TL;DR: Microsoft aims to create a seamless PC gaming experience on Windows 11, similar to an Xbox console, by partnering with ASUS to launch a new ROG Ally. This version will feature a full-screen ...

This mode debuted last year with the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds from Microsoft and ASUS, and is widely viewed as the first step toward offering a fully featured Windows 11 'Xbox Edition' operating system ...

Microsoft’s next Xbox game console is expected to pretty much be a computer that can run console and PC games. So perhaps it’s not too surprising that Microsoft is rolling out an update for Windows 11 ...

Xbox is turning 25 this year, and Microsoft is celebrating with one of the most exciting updates Windows gamers have been waiting for. Starting in April, Xbox mode will be rolling out to Windows 11 on ...

One weakness of Valve’s Steam Deck gaming handheld and SteamOS is that, by default, they will only run Windows games from Steam that are supported by the platform’s Proton compatibility layer (plus ...

Why this is important: This isn’t just a UI tweak; it could change how handheld Windows gaming PCs feel and perform. Older devices often struggle with background overhead, inefficient power usage, and ...

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. Microsoft announced Wednesday at the 2026 Game ...