On The Vergecast: handheld consoles, WWDC vibes, and Google Zero.

2026 is shaping up to be a massive year for Xbox nostalgia with the 25th anniversary seeing the planned release of a new Fable, Forza, Gears of War: E-Day, and rumored Halo: Combat Evolved remaster.

A very nostalgic PS2 and original Xbox game from 2006 is only $1.49 for a limited time thanks to a brand new sale.

There’s no official confirmation yet, but well-known journalist Tom Warren from The Verge has reported that some “insiders” ...

That’s because the next-gen Xbox platform is being built in the open, with devices like the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X.

Fans notice some potentially troubling signs that may suggest Xbox is starting to move away from physical copies in favor of digital-only games.