Xbox Mode is present on all Windows PCs, providing a full-screen experience
To counter Linux’s dominance in handheld gaming devices, Microsoft is showing off Xbox mode, a lighter, gaming-focused version of Windows. Last month, Microsoft surprised Windows users by announcing that Xbox mode would also be coming to Windows PCs and laptops.
And that day has arrived. Xbox Mode is finally rolling out to Windows 11 PCs, including laptops, desktops, and tablets. If you want your PC to feel more like a console, this is the update you’ve been waiting for.
What makes Xbox mode so interesting?
Xbox Mode is a controller-optimized, full-screen experience made for gaming. Think of it as a console-style launcher that sits on top of Windows 11. It brings your game library front and center, reduces background distractions, and lets you jump into games without having to fumble through the Windows interface.
You can browse and launch games using your controller, return to your Windows desktop whenever you need, and access all your games in one place, including the full Xbox Game Pass catalog and games from other PC storefronts.
Xbox Mode is designed to give you a unified gaming experience across all your devices. This is not a replacement for Windows but another way to use your PC. If you prefer the openness and flexibility of PC gaming but want the simplicity of a console interface, Xbox mode gives you both.
How do you get Xbox mode on your PC?
The rollout is gradual, so not everyone can get it at the same time. To get them as soon as they hit your device, open Settings, go to Windows Update, and enable “Get the latest updates as soon as they are available.”
Once you get the update, you can go straight into Xbox mode from your PC. Microsoft says it will continue to improve Xbox mode based on user feedback, so the experience will only get better from now on.
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