Matt Brown
Matt Brown was formerly a Windows Central's Senior Editor, Xbox & PC, at Future. Following over seven years of professional consumer technology and gaming coverage, he’s focused on the world of Microsoft's gaming efforts. You can follow him on Twitter @mattjbrown.
Latest articles by Matt Brown

New Xbox Game Pass games (Apr. 2025): What's coming, leaving soon
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Xbox Game Pass As Xbox Game Pass grows ever bigger, I'm keeping careful track of the best new additions, upcoming arrivals, which games are leaving soon, and much more.

Forza Horizon 5 cars: Full car list, new additions, DLC, gifts, and more
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Forza Cars Forza Horizon 5 is the largest and most ambitious entry in the franchise yet, and its car list reflects that. Here's every car in FH5, including DLC.

How to set up Xbox Series X, Series S: Parental controls, transfer games, and more
By Matt Brown last updated
Set up Time How to get started with your new Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, including the basic setup, transferring data, and setting up parental settings for kids.

The best flight sticks for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
By Ben Wilson last updated
Gaming Introducing a joystick to your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience further adds to the realism, and I've rounded up the best you can buy.

How to get Open NAT on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One by enabling UPnP — and why you absolutely should
By Jez Corden last updated
UPnPower Here's how to enable UPnP on your router for better NAT and what it means for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S console gaming.

Official Xbox Series X|S Seagate Storage Expansion Card review
By Matt Brown published
Review Seagate was for a time your only option for expanding your internal Xbox Series X|S storage, has the product held up over time? The answer is a resounding yes, and it's also cheaper now, too.

Best SSD for Xbox Series X|S in 2024: Our top storage recommendations to add more game file space
By Samuel Tolbert, Rebecca Spear last updated
Updated With Xbox Series X and Series S demanding high-speed SSD storage, these are the best SSD external drives to expand your console.

Best controllers for Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) 2024
By Jennifer Young last updated
Portable Xbox Take full advantage of the best Xbox Cloud Gaming experience with our list of the best xCloud-supported controllers.

Is the Xbox Network (Xbox Live) down right now?
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Is Xbox Down? Is the Xbox Network currently down? We're constantly monitoring the situation to bring you the latest updates, information, and advice.

How to get Open NAT on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One with port forwarding
By Jez Corden published
Open dat NAT Getting an Open Nat can vastly improve your Xbox experience. Microsoft's Xbox platform has a big multiplayer focus, and ensuring your network is properly set up for this can vastly improve your experience if you're struggling with strict NAT messages.

Best Xbox controller chargers in 2024: Batteries, charging stations, and docks
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Xbox Power Ups The Xbox Wireless Controller uses AA batteries by default, but these are the best charging accessories to ensure your controller is always ready for action.

Best Xbox mouse and keyboard games 2024
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Alternative Xbox Controls Behold our list of all the best Xbox games with keyboard and mouse support.

Best external hard drives for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S in 2024
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Updated Running low on storage? Check out the best external hard drives for Xbox Series X|S console in order to expand your space for more games.

Xbox One X tech specs
By Jez Corden last updated
Xbox One X breakdown The Xbox One X is obsolete, but if you want to check its specs, go nuts. We have them right here!

Forza Motorsport (2023) on Xbox & PC: Release date, trailers, and everything we know
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Next-Gen Racing Forza Motorsport is restarting the legendary franchise from Turn 10 Studios, and it's coming to Xbox and PC. Here's everything we know right now.

How to fix a 'UPnP not successful' error on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
By Matt Brown last updated
Simple fix Having issues with Xbox UPnP? Here’s how to fix the “UPnP not successful” error.

How to use a VPN on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
By Matt Brown last updated
Console VPN VPNs are useful security tools, but they are so much more than that. We'll tell you how to set up and use a VPN on Xbox to bypass geo-blocking, while improving security and speeds.

How to expand Xbox Series X & Series S storage with an external drive
By Matt Brown last updated
Give me some space! Xbox Series X introduces some notable changes to how storage and external hard drive's function. Here’s which solution works for you and where to buy your next storage expansion.

All Overwatch 2 heroes: Season 4 tier list, characters, abilities, tips, and tricks
By Brendan Lowry published
Could Always Use More Here's a handy guide for each of Overwatch 2's heroes that includes abilities, tips, and more.

How to transfer photos from iPhone and iPad to a Windows PC
By Matt Brown, Cale Hunt published
Co-existing Transferring photos from your iPhone or iPad to your Windows PC seems like a hassle, but it's really not that bad. Here are a few simple methods that will get your photos where you want them.

Xbox FPS Boost games list for Xbox Series X & Series S
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Microsoft's latest and greatest consoles elevate these classics with FPS Boost.

The Callisto Protocol hands-on: Handcrafted horror underpins Striking Distance's bold debut
By Matt Brown published
Gaming The Callisto Protocol is the debut project for Striking Distance Studios, and with years of collective talent from Dead Space to Call of Duty, it's readying an impressive first showing.

Resident Evil 4 remake hands-on: Capcom's horror classic never felt better
By Matt Brown published
Gaming Resident Evil 4 changed the course of the horror genre, and with its impending remake, Capcom looks to recapture that magic for a second home run.
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