I think the glacial pace of updates to the Xbox app represents a platform team that is wholly spread too thin. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Windows 11's upcoming handheld gaming mode is highly anticipated for the thousands of gamers who are currently using a Windows-powered gaming handheld, as Microsoft has promised an improved user ...

As Microsoft works its way to releasing the next generation Xbox (not slated to arrive until 2027), the company is also aiming to make the Xbox platform a one-stop shop for gamers. On Monday, ...

TL;DR: Microsoft's Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) for Windows 11 offers a console-like, controller-friendly gaming interface that boots directly into the Xbox app, optimizing system resources and ...

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...

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 ...

Braver PC users than I have taken the plunge and unlocked Microsoft’s new Windows 11 “Xbox Mode”. Announced alongside the new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, it shuts off processes and software that operate ...

A failed Windows update forced me to wipe my Xbox Ally with a cloud restore that lasted 12 hours, leaving me concerned about the future Xbox PC console.

This is important because: Windows handhelds often feel like tiny PCs. This mode treats them like consoles, which is how most people want to play on a seven-inch screen. It also gives Microsoft a ...

If the Xbox Game Bar overlay is not enough for you, we recommend that you check out the Xbox Full Screen Experience. Even though it’s best suited for handheld, with some minor tweaks, you can enable ...