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Tested: First look at the new Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs with console-style gaming UI

Microsoft confirms Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs coming in 2026, and I tested the new console-style gaming interface on a ...

Your Windows 11 PC is about to feel a lot more like an Xbox

Starting April 2026, Microsoft will roll out Xbox Mode to all Windows 11 PCs for console-like gaming, a full-screen interface, and easy controller use.
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I tested multiple PC 'game modes'—here's what works best

For years, PC gamers have been promised a one-click shortcut to peak performance through the fabled 'game modes'. These modes can be found buried in Windows settings, BIOS, and some third-party apps, ...

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

Xbox mode is coming to all Windows 11 PCs in April, bringing a full controller-optimized gaming experience to laptops, desktops, and tablets. The post Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11, and PC gaming ...