Microsoft Rolls Out Xbox Mode to All Windows 11 PCs, Blurring the Line Between Console and Desktop Gaming - Wccftech

Microsoft has just commenced the rollout of its Gaming-Focused "Xbox Mode" across all Windows 11 PCs and devices. Today, Microsoft has started rolling out its Xbox Game Mode across all Windows 11 PCs, including laptops, desktops, tablets, and more. With Xbox Mode, Windows 11 users can enjoy a console-like gaming interface that is snappier and more intuitive. Xbox mode is designed for the moments when you want your games to take center stage on Windows 11 PCs and handhelds. Inspired by the Xbox console experience, Xbox mode offers a streamlined interface that puts your library and recently played titles within easy reach while minimizing background distractions. Microsoft has said that the rollout will begin in select markets and will eventually reach other regions. For markets where Xbox Mode will be available, users will be able to download it through Windows Update. Some of the features that users can expect with Xbox Mode on Windows 11 PCs include: As for how to get Windows 11 Xbox Mode, the following guide tells you everything you need to know: Open Settings on your Windows 11 PC Select Windows Update Turn on Get the latest updates as soon as they are available The company also rolled out updates to its ROG Xbox Ally X handheld, adding support for Auto Super Resolution and much more. We recently talked about Microsoft's upcoming project, which aims to improve and optimize gaming performance, targeting SteamOS. The Xbox Mode and the previous Windows Full Screen Experience seem to be small steps in the right direction for the team at Microsoft. About the author: A Software Engineer by training and a PC enthusiast by passion, Hassan Mujtaba serves as Wccftech's Senior Editor for hardware section. With years of experience in the industry, he specializes in deep-dive technical analysis of next-generation CPU and GPU architectures, motherboards, and cooling solutions. His work involves not only breaking news on upcoming technologies but also extensive hands-on reviews and benchmarking. Follow Wccftech on Google to get more of our news coverage in your feeds.