Game Mode is controversial. Some say it wrecks your frame rate, while others praise it for saving their setup. After several years of being undecided about this feature, I personally put it to the ...

2026 is the year when Microsoft finally seemed to notice how nightmarish of an experience Windows 11 has become. Windows 11 has received updates to make it suck less and even new features to help it ...

Accoring to new reports, Microsoft's new Full Screen Experience mode within Windows 11 is now available on more MSI handhelds than just the Claw 8 AI+. Apparently, the SteamOS-like game mode has also ...

Xbox mode is now live on Windows 11 via optional update KB5083631, bringing a controller-first full-screen gaming interface to desktops, laptops, and handhelds. Microsoft rolled it out on April 30 ...

Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...

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 ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Xbox Mode on PC aims to provide a "no compromises" gaming experience, putting all of your games in front of a controller-friendly full-screen interface ...

To counter Linux’s growing dominance in handheld gaming devices, Microsoft showcased Xbox mode, a lighter, gaming-focused version of Windows. Last month, Microsoft pleasantly surprised Windows users ...

Gaming has been Samarveer’s greatest passion, and the Literature graduate in him takes immense joy in dissecting games for their themes, messages, and impact. Samarveer holds a deep appreciation of ...

Microsoft says Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11 in April, bringing a console-style interface, faster game loading tools, and a unified PC strategy. Image: Sam Pak/Unsplash Microsoft announced ...