Jennifer Young
Jen is a News Writer for Windows Central, focused on all things gaming and Microsoft. Anything slaying monsters with magical weapons will get a thumbs up such as Dark Souls, Dragon Age, Diablo, and Monster Hunter. When not playing games, she'll be watching a horror or trash reality TV show, she hasn't decided which of those categories the Kardashians fit into. You can follow Jen on Twitter @Jenbox360 for more Diablo fangirling and general moaning about British weather.
Latest articles by Jennifer Young
Got some gifted holiday cash burning a hole in your wallet? How about treating yourself to the BEST Xbox headset you can buy while it's on sale for $65 off
By Jennifer Young published
Hearing is believing The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro is an incredible gaming headset perfect for multiplatform play, and it's currently on sale at Newegg with a limited time offer.
Xbox gets featured in this incredible Baldur's Gate 3 cartoon (that needs to be a Netflix show)
By Jennifer Young published
XBOX Larian Studios shows some love to Xbox players with a festive-themed animation featuring the Xbox Series X as a gift from Santa
Believe it or not, we're getting another wireless Xbox controller — and this one is modular
By Jennifer Young published
TOTALLY MODULAR DUDE A new wireless controller has been announced for Xbox. The Vitrix Pro BFG comes from parent company PDP and is a competitive controller with a key difference in its swappable modules.
"This might be the funniest thing I've ever seen...” Esports journalist praises Valve for giving cheating DotA2 players an absolutely brutal holiday gift
By Jennifer Young published
YOU BETTER WATCH OUT Cheating players looking forward to the Frostivus event in DotA2 have been served with a holiday gift to remember from Valve.
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro review: Another exceptional value controller with pro features — now give us Xbox options please
By Jennifer Young published
Review Another firm favorite from GameSir as they have almost perfected the art of budget controllers
Could the 'Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra' be the best Xbox wireless controller to date? Here are some hands-on pre-review first impressions.
By Jennifer Young published
WIRELESS XBOX CONTROLLER This controller offers a lot for it's high price point, and it could be a contender for the best Xbox controller
Our definitive gamer gift list for 2023 unwraps the joy of Xbox with handpicked stocking fillers delivered in time for Xmas
By Jennifer Young last updated
🎁Gamer gifts 'Tis the season for spreading joy and pixels! Whether you're playing Santa for the Xbox gamer in your life or treating yourself to some spoils, our festive gift guide has you covered.
Can I use third-party accessories with Xbox?
By Jennifer Young published
XBOX While there may have been a recent crackdown on unlicensed Xbox accessories, there are still plenty of third parties that work just fine, here's how you can tell before buying.
'Light No Fire' will not repeat the same mistakes of 'No Man's Sky' — here's why you should keep the faith
By Jennifer Young published
LESSONS LEARNED Light No Fire is Hello Game's next ambitious title, and I think it will deliver in spades. Here's why.
BINBOK Ultra Pro Xbox controller review: No, I never heard of it either, but it's worth your attention
By Jennifer Young published
Review BINBOK may not be a household name, but its Ultra Pro controller boasts unique features, bold design choices, and surprising comfort that challenges the status quo.
GO FAST: Xbox Series X console and Diablo 4 bundle for ONLY $349 — no this is not a joke
By Jennifer Young last updated
Deal The best Xbox Series X deal of the year just landed at Walmart who are doing the Xbox Series X Diablo 4 bundle for a simply nuts $349.
How to complete the Abattoir of Zir in Diablo 4
By Jennifer Young published
DIABLO 4 Abattoir of Zir arrives in Diablo 4 on December 5, but are you ready? And how do you get to this new dungeon?
Diablo 4 devs deny pay-to-play rumors: “We’ve been very clear and consistent about it” during Campfire Chat where we learned more about the upcoming Abattoir of Zir and Midwinter Blight events
By Jennifer Young published
CAMPFIRE CHAT In the last Campfire Chat of the year, Diablo 4 developers discussed Abattoir of Zir, Midwinter Blight and rumors surrounding pay to play plans for the game.
"Performance improvements are coming to both PC and PS5 on behalf of all the work that’s gone into optimising for Xbox" — Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 5 adds new playable epilogue, single save mode and better kissing
By Jennifer Young published
NEW STUFF Baldur's Gate Patch 5 just dropped, and it's a big one. 30GB of new content, quality of life updates, and performance enhancements as a result of work with Xbox.
Turtle Beach is launching a wireless controller for Xbox that has hall effect sticks, rear buttons and... Whatsapp?
By Jennifer Young last updated
WIRELESS XBOX CONTROLLER The floodgates are about to open for third-party wireless controllers for Xbox, and this one doesn't come cheap.
Finally, we are getting wraps for the Xbox Series S — but not from Xbox (yet)
By Jennifer Young published
SERIES S LOVE This UK company is making Xbox Series S while we wait impatiently for Xbox to launch an official version, and they will be shipping internationally.
Hurry! Grab this fight stick for Xbox at its lowest-ever price and unleash your Killer Instinct on Xbox
By Jennifer Young published
KO The 8BitDo fighting stick is on a shortlived sale, almost like this retailer knew the Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition was launching today
Bethesda has launched a Starfield duvet set, so now at least somebody in your bed can see stars
By Jennifer Young last updated
INTO THE STARFIELD Bethesda dropped a Starfield bedding set on its store today, and I couldn't resist the opportunity for some jokes about making Starborn.
Cyber Monday is your last chance for Xbox controller deals, and the best one has sold out at all but one retailer — time is running out!
By Jennifer Young last updated
XBOX Here are the best Xbox controller Cyber Monday deals, with many colors already out of stock this really is your last chance to get the best price on that controller you've been waiting for.
My favorite Xbox headset is so comfy it feels like a hug for your ears, and Cyber Monday deals are your last chance to get it for half-price
By Jennifer Young last updated
XBOX HEADSET And in the carbon neutral line no less, for environmentally conscious gamers who want to bag Cyber Monday Xbox deals
Last chance to get Microsoft Office for a one-off $109 in Cyber Monday sales and defy subscription tyranny
By Jennifer Young last updated
NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Microsoft Office Home & Student flies in the face of the Office 365 subscription and gives you lifetime access to the best of Microsoft's productivity apps for a one-off payment, and it's on sale for Cyber Monday.
Our favorite Xbox headset for over a year has been dethroned by a cheaper rival — but it's a top buy at $50 off
By Jennifer Young last updated
Hearing is believing The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro is an incredible gaming headset perfect for multiplatform play, and it's currently on sale for Cyber Monday.
Last chance to snag Halo toys and Minecraft Lego for Xbox fans in unbeatable Cyber Monday deals
By Jennifer Young last updated
LETS PLAY The time to play, and buy, is now with Cyber Monday deals ending at midnight.
Expert-reviewed Cyber Monday Steam Deck deals for the coolest PC handheld in the game — Yeah, I said it
By Jennifer Young published
STEAM DECK Cyber Monday is your last chance to grab a new accessory for your Steam Deck
50+ UNMISSABLE Cyber Monday gaming deals: Xbox and Windows PC gaming accessories, consoles, pre-built, laptops, games, & more
By Jennifer Young published
Deals Many deals will be had on Xbox consoles, PC and Xbox gaming accessories in the lead-up to Cyber Monday and beyond. We've rounded up the best to save you some time.
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