XDA Developers on MSN

Windows 11's new gaming mode is the latest example of Microsoft snatching defeat from the jaws of victory

Microsoft has finally made Windows better for gaming handhelds, but it's too little too late. The company should have been ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I tried out the new Windows 11 Xbox mode on my PC, and we need it yesterday

Using Windows 11's new gaming mode on a desktop isn't easy, but we tested it out, and it needs to become an official option.

Xbox-style handheld mode is rolling out on Windows 11, and you can try it now

Microsoft is expanding Windows 11’s full screen experience for handhelds, starting with ASUS ROG Ally models and rolling to MSI Claw. Paired with the Xbox app, it brings a cleaner, console-style ...
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How to Turn On Windows 11 Xbox Mode on Any Device?

Overview Gaming on a PC has evolved a lot in recent years, and with Windows 11, Microsoft has pushed this even further by ...

Handheld gaming mode is officially rolling out to more than just the Xbox Ally — here's how you get it right now

Windows 11 brings early testers a wave of new features, from handheld gaming upgrades to AI tweaks and system improvements.
The Escapist

That Xbox Mode for Windows 11 has “leaked” for tinkerers and brave souls

Braver PC users than I have taken the plunge and unlocked Microsoft’s new Windows 11 “Xbox Mode”. Announced alongside the new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, it shuts off processes and software that operate ...
Windows Latest

Windows 11 25H2 quietly rolls out gaming boost, including for handheld performance

Windows 11 November 2025 update brought with it a couple of nifty fixes that can potentially improve the performance of ...