Microsoft will soon let you get in-person repairs for Xbox Series X / S consoles at uBreakiFix stores, the company announced today. Microsoft already offers in-person Xbox repairs at Microsoft retail stores,

Xbox has announced a few more sustainability efforts, including an expansion of its repairability program. You'll be able to buy official replacement parts for Xbox Series X/S systems from the Microsoft Store and iFixit so you can repair your console yourself,

Outlet VGC has shared the latest 2024 gaming sales data for mainland Europe, and one segment fully focuses on hardware. In comparison to 2023, PS5 console sales were down 20%, Switch sales were down 15%, and Xbox Series X|S sales were down a whopping 48% when stacking 2024 up against the year prior.

Said goal has also had a smaller impact on the consoles themselves. According to Microsoft, it has improved how the Xbox Series S handles video, with average reduction approaching 10% in power consumption. The company also recommends using the Shutdown (energy saving) option, which can be found via Settings, General, Power Options on your console.