Xbox Series X stories
Switch 2 owners will get the weakest way to play this remaster, with noticeable slowdown when hundreds of enemies fill the screen.
Unreal Engine 5 gives the sequel smooth 4K 60fps action on Xbox Series X, though its short campaign and one-potion limit may frustrate players.
The 1997 Saturn strategy classic is now playable in English worldwide, with 4K upscaling, rewind, quick saves and faster matches on Xbox Series X.
New MyCareer eras and tougher defence give the annual basketball sim its best shake-up in years, though most players may still feel it familiar.
Players get a colourful open-world racer with four islands, 150 unlockable cars and track-building tools, but some versions run slower.
Switch 2 owners get Elden Ring and its acclaimed DLC, but the handheld port is capped at 30fps and can still dip below that.
Game Freak's new action RPG stands out with slick parries, but repeated enemies and bosses may test PS5 players' patience.
Old-school arcade fans get a fresh vertical shooter with co-op, score attack and punishing bosses, though beginners may struggle.
Gamers can switch between consoles, PC and mobile without swapping headsets, thanks to exchangeable batteries and one-touch source changing.
Stiff level gating and repetitive dungeon fights hold this Xbox Series X JRPG back, despite a gripping death-permadeath premise.
Players will get branded in-game items and creator tools as Logitech G deepens its reach inside one of gaming's biggest shooter launches.
Wireless play on PC and mobile is flexible, but Xbox users must stay wired if they want the Gamesir G7 Pro to work properly.
Multi-device gamers get rare cross-platform freedom, swappable batteries and active noise cancelling, but the price sits at AUD $800.
Better visuals, steadier frame rates and free DLC fighters make the re-release more appealing, though online play still suffers.
Switch 2 players can finally play the acclaimed JRPG, though the port runs at 30fps and with noticeably softer visuals than on PS5.
Priced at GBP £119.99, the new pad aims at Xbox and PC buyers willing to pay more for modular controls and drift-resistant sticks.
Gamers face higher prices and less secure ownership as Sony and Microsoft move towards digital-only releases by 2028.
The remake drops multiplayer but adds four-player co-op and a new prequel, while Unreal Engine 5 gives Halo a sharper next-gen look.
The revival bid for rhythm games will be tested in 2026, as Stage Tour lands on consoles and PC with a comic tie-in and guitar controller.
Players will get branded in-game items and software presets as Logitech G ties its gear to Activision's latest shooter release.
