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Microsoft announces Xbox mode for Windows 11 PCs

Windows 11’s Steam Deck-ish, streamlined Xbox gaming UI comes to all PCs in April

When Asus and Microsoft launched the ROG Xbox Ally X last summer, it came with a bespoke controller-driven full-screen interface running on top of Windows 11. The handheld was still running Windows under the hood, and you could bring up the typical Windows desktop any time, but it defaulted to the full-screen gaming UI.

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Tested: First look at the new Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs with console-style gaming UI

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Windows 11 PCs are all getting Xbox mode from April — here's why that's important to PC gamers

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How to Connect a Game Controller to Windows 11: The Complete 2026 Guide

Overview Windows 11 can support a wide range of peripherals, from old-fashioned gamepads to the latest high-tech ones. Contemporary operating systems can i ...

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Microsoft changes how Xbox gamepad button works on Windows 11

Microsoft is experimenting with changes to how the Xbox button on your controller works when connected to a PC, giving users more flexibility and convenience. Microsoft is working on a useful new ...

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Windows 11 just got new functionality for PC gaming handhelds and controllers

PC gaming handhelds like the ROG Ally, Legion GO, and Ayaneo KUN all run Windows 11 with custom overlays and UIs to make navigating Steam and accessing system features as easy as possible. However, ...

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Steam Might Be Messing With Your Controller - Here's Why

If you're playing video games on your PC and are noticing some input lag, it might not be a hardware problem you're facing, ...

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