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I let Xbox mode take over my gaming PC's startup, and it solved the Windows 11 problem I never could

This is how you make a PC feel like a gaming console ...
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I tested Windows Game Mode on and off for a month — here’s what the benchmarks actually showed

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 ...
Liliputing

Xbox mode turns any Windows PC into a game console with a full-screen experience

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 ...
PC World

Not seeing Xbox mode in Windows 11 yet? Unlock it using this free tool

One of the new features in the optional April 2026 update for Windows 11 (KB5083631) is the long-awaited Xbox mode, which boosts gaming performance by disabling unnecessary processes. It’s already ...
XDA Developers

I tried out the new Windows 11 Xbox mode on my PC, and we need it yesterday

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...
Digital Trends

Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11, and PC gaming will never be the same

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 ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft Plans ‘Xbox Mode’ for Windows 11 PCs Starting in April

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 ...
AOL

Xbox Mode Turns Your PC Into A Console, But It Can't Hide Windows 11 Bloat

After a long alpha and beta period lurking in preview builds while being officially exclusive to Asus Xbox ROG Ally PC handhelds, Xbox mode for Windows 11 has launched. It marks a massive shift in ...
XDA Developers

Windows handheld gamers can unlock the new "Xbox mode" early: here's how

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...
TweakTown

Xbox Mode on Windows 11 does not support multiple monitors, full screen gaming mode disables secondary screens when active

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 ...
Neowin

Windows 11 gets big feature update with Xbox mode, new File Explorer features, and more0 0

New! This update expands the list of archive formats that can be used in File Explorer to include uu, cpio, xar, and NuGet Packages (nupkg). With this update, View and Sort preferences are preserved ...