Jez Corden
Fresh out of high school, Jez enjoyed a long career unemployed as a World of Warcraft dragon slayer. After slaying every dragon WoW had to offer at the time, he eventually stumbled into an I.T. support role for a small company smack in the middle of the good old United Kingdom. While in this role, Jez encountered his first "tech fanboys," people who inexplicably get so deep into tech that they start rooting for them, much like a sports team. One day, Jez picked up a Windows Phone on a whim — and little did he know it would eventually land him a role as a managing editor for the biggest Windows-focused site in the world! "This is actually pretty cool," he thought, watching the Windows Phone 8.1 tiles flip and cycle, followed by a "wow!" upon discovering the games therein had actual Xbox achievements baked in as standard. "I must tell the world about this," he resolved and began blogging during "breaks" at work. As one of the few people on Earth who actually actively used and enjoyed using a Windows Phone, Jez swiftly gained a small following, a job offer from Daniel Rubino at Windows Central, and the rest is history! Since joining Windows Central, Jez turned his workaholism and restlessness to producing masses of world-exclusives on the Microsoft ecosystem. From the existence and spec sheet of the Xbox Series S, to unannounced Xbox features and games, Jez also has a wealth of expertise in producing analysis on the Microsoft platform and its future direction. An active user of Windows 11, Surface devices, Xbox consoles, Xbox cloud gaming, and beyond, Jez's role as managing editor is to ensure that Windows Central remains the #1 destination for all news, reviews, and analysis pertaining to the Microsoft ecosystem.
Latest articles by Jez Corden

EXCLUSIVE: First renders of the Legion Go "S" PC gaming handheld are here
By Jez Corden published
Go S The reportedly more affordable Legion Go "S" is expected to be less powerful than the Legion Go based on the Z1 Extreme, but could be a more affordable option potentially for those looking to jump into the ecosystem.

This is the most underrated (and cheap) essential accessory EVERY PC gaming handheld owner needs to buy
By Jez Corden published
Fold em up I can't believe how few people actually own a simple folding Bluetooth keyboard for their Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, or Lenovo Legion Go. Buy one right now. Preferably this one.

The most-powerful PC gaming handheld is currently $100 lighter for Black Friday, and I can't recommend it enough
By Jez Corden published
Black Friday The ASUS ROG Ally X is the world's most powerful gaming PC handheld all up, and it's enjoying a tidy sale for Black Friday / Cyber Monday. Take a look.

STALKER 2 gets its first post-launch patch with 650 fixes in tow
By Jez Corden published
Polished up Patch 1.0.1 is a huge STALKER 2 polish pass updating various issues with the game, as well as tweaking balance for some of the game's biggest pain points.

FTC Chair Lina Khan fires a parting shot at Microsoft with a new antitrust probe
By Jez Corden published
Lina Khan departs in January 2025, which begs the question as to whether or not anything will come of this latest FTC vs. Microsoft scuffle.

Google refutes Microsoft's latest claims against Android, while Epic Games' CEO tags in
By Jez Corden published
RAW comments Epic Games' Tim Sweeney is pulling no punches after Google issues a new statement on the long-awaited, long-delayed Xbox Android gaming store.

PSA: This is the one Xbox / PC gaming accessory you should NOT buy for Black Friday — get this instead
By Jez Corden published
Razer better The Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 is a wear-and-tear-nightmare, and thanks to Razer, a far better alternative exists now.

If the DOJ forces Google to break open Android, should Microsoft make the fabled "Surface Phone"?
By Jez Corden published
Surface Phone Dreams Microsoft has utterly given up on its mobile aspirations, but maybe the right regulatory ruling could (and should) bring it back to the party.

Why Microsoft is running out of time to grow this CRUCIALLY important Xbox feature
By Jez Corden last updated
Xbox Go Thanks to handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, "Xbox Play Anywhere" greatly elevates the likelihood of me playing your next game — and I think more and more Xbox players are coming to feel the same way.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake director wants to bring the game to "as many players as possible"
By Jez Corden published
FF7 to Xbox Could we be getting Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Xbox some day? It certainly seems like it, according to this new interview.

STALKER 2's first bug fixes are set to go live next week, with fixes for a critical Xbox issue coming later
By Jez Corden last updated
Fixes incoming GSC Game World confirms the first post-launch patch should drop next week, here are the full patch notes.

STALKER 2 developers confirm a fix is coming for its floaty Xbox gamepad controls and broken deadzones
By Jez Corden published
Deadzone fix Noticed how floaty STALKER 2 feels on Xbox? Don't worry, your controller isn't broken. GSC Game World confirmed that deadzones are broken on Xbox.

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma review: Razer's Xbox controller almost feels like cheating, if you don't mind the cable
By Jez Corden published
Wolverine superiority Review: The Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma is still a fantastic controller, and is often more affordable than its successor.

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.

Xbox Cloud Gaming's "Stream Your Own Game" feature goes live today
By Jez Corden published
On Cloud 50 Finally, after years of waiting, you can now play (some of) your Xbox games on Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Microsoft's "This is an Xbox" ad campaign is a perplexing masterclass in poor timing
By Jez Corden published
Xbox is an Xbox Microsoft's "This is an Xbox" ad campaign has divided Xbox fans once again. While it's clear what Xbox is going for here, they're at least 2-3 years too early to make the claim that my Samsung Smart Fridge is "now an Xbox."

World of Warcraft interview: Blizzard offers us an exclusive update on Mythic+, class balance, the next big goblin raid, Player Housing, and much more
By Jez Corden published
WoW's future World of Warcraft turned 20 this year, as Warcraft itself turns 30. We spoke to Warcraft game director Ion Hazzikostas and Assistant Lead Quest Designer Mark Colada on what the future holds.

The Xbox handheld is real — but don't expect it any time soon
By Jez Corden published
Xbox handheld awaits The Xbox handheld is seemingly real, but it's several years away according to a new interview with Phil Spencer.

Did anyone notice that Xbox is finishing 2024 with some pretty huge momentum?
By Jez Corden published
Optimism? Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, STALKER 2, Indiana Jones, record engagement, and Xbox Game Pass success. Did anyone notice that Xbox is closing out 2024 on a bit of a roll?

One of Windows 11 few truly useful AI features might be getting a keyboard shortcut real soon, and it's one you'll actually want to know
By Jez Corden published
OCRwesome The Snipping Tool is one of Windows 11's best features, and it's getting a big boost soon with a direct keyboard shortcut for text OCR copy and paste.

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3, 2024) review — This might be the best $ for $ Xbox headset money can buy
By Jez Corden published
Review Turtle Beach's Stealth 700 (Gen 3) is the very essence of perfection, bringing high-end quality to a more affordable price point.

Without warning, PlayStation console exclusive 'Death Stranding' arrives on Xbox Series X|S
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Stranding Out of nowhere, Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding has launched on Xbox Series X|S, ending PS5 exclusivity.

Another PlayStation 5 console exclusive might be soon heading to Xbox
By Jez Corden published
ZZZ Zenless Zone Zero might be the next HoYoverse game to head to Xbox consoles, joining Genshin Impact.

The Xbox app on Windows PC is moving in the right direction, but the pace of crucial usability updates is still critically too slow
By Jez Corden published
Too slow Microsoft has updated the Xbox experience on PC a fair bit recently, but far too many basic features are missing. Why is the pace of updates so slow?
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