Xbox mode
Coverage of Xbox mode in the Nexus archive.
- Microsoft's Xbox mode starts making its way to Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft is integrating Xbox mode into Windows 11 PCs, offering a console-like interface. This feature aims to enhance the gaming experience on personal computers.
- Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with 34 changes and fixes
Microsoft released the KB5083631 optional cumulative update for Windows 11, featuring 34 changes including a new Xbox mode, enhanced security for batch files, and performance improvements for startup apps.
- Microsoft’s Xbox mode is now available for all Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft is rolling out Xbox mode to all Windows 11 PCs, featuring a full-screen interface similar to Steam's Big Picture Mode. The feature, initially called Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE), will expand from select markets over the next weeks and requires the latest Windows update.
- Microsoft’s new Xbox Gamepad Cursor adds a virtual mouse to handhelds
Microsoft is testing a virtual mouse cursor feature within Xbox mode for Windows-based handhelds, allowing the left stick of devices like the Xbox Ally X to function as a mouse. This feature, part of Xbox mode in Windows 11, offers precise control for apps not designed for controllers, differing from Asus' Armory Crate solution.