4 outlets·4 reports·over 3h
Microsoft’s ‘Xbox mode’ is coming to every Windows 11 PC
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Microsoft will roll out Xbox Mode, a controller-first, full-screen gaming interface, to every Windows 11 PC in April. The feature is designed for gaming and will operate across all PC form factors, providing a streamlined Xbox-style experience on the Windows platform.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·Microsoft’s ‘Xbox mode’ is coming to every Windows 11 PC
- Engadget·Microsoft's full screen 'Xbox Mode' will roll out to Windows 11 PCs in April
Microsoft's Xbox Mode will roll out to Windows 11 PCs in April. This full-screen mode is designed for gaming. It will be available on Windows 11 PCs.
- TechMeme·Microsoft says that Windows 11 Xbox mode, a controller-first, full-screen gaming interface, will begin rolling out in April and work across all PC form factors (Abhijith M B/Windows Latest)
- Ars Technica·Windows 11's Steam Deck-ish, streamlined Xbox gaming UI comes to all PCs in April
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