Xbox Mode Now Rolling Out to Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft has begun releasing its new Xbox Mode for Windows 11 devices. This feature offers a console-like interface optimized for controllers and game libraries. It aims to simplify launching titles from various PC storefronts.
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Xbox Mode Starts Rolling Out For Windows 11 PCs Today
Microsoft has begun rolling out "Xbox Mode" for Windows 11 PCs, offering a console-inspired interface that prioritizes game libraries and controller navigation. This feature, previously seen on the ASUS ROG Ally X, aims to provide a streamlined gaming experience by aggregating titles from Xbox Game Pass and other PC storefronts. Microsoft plans to continue refining Xbox Mode based on user feedback.
Finally, Windows 11 desktop PC users can enjoy Xbox Mode — and Microsoft has a new gift for Ally X users
Microsoft has begun rolling out "Xbox Mode" for Windows 11 desktop PCs, a feature previously available to Xbox Insiders, which aims to streamline the gaming experience by launching games in a dedicated menu and disabling background processes. Additionally, Auto SR upscaling technology is now available for Asus ROG Xbox Ally X users via the Game Bar, offering improved frame rates and image quality.
Xbox Mode Begins Rolling Out to Players on Windows 11 PCs Today
Microsoft is rolling out a new 'Xbox mode' to Windows 11 PCs, offering a console-inspired, controller-optimized full-screen experience for gaming. This feature aims to make jumping into games easier on desktops, laptops, and handheld PCs, integrating with Xbox Game Pass and other PC storefronts.
Microsoft confirms 'Xbox Mode' rollout for Windows 11 and reveals more plans for PC-console hybrid Project Helix
Microsoft is set to release its 'Xbox Mode' gaming layer for Windows 11 next month. The company also confirmed that developers will begin testing Project Helix, a PC-console hybrid initiative, in 2027.
Microsoft's full screen 'Xbox Mode' will roll out to Windows 11 PCs in April
Microsoft is rolling out its controller-optimized 'Xbox Mode' to all Windows 11 devices in April, bringing a big-screen interface similar to Steam's Big Picture Mode. The company also announced Advanced Shader Delivery and updates to DirectStorage for developers at GDC, alongside hints about future hardware codenamed 'Project Helix'.