Microsoft’s new Xbox mode on Windows has leaked for any handheld
Microsoft's new Xbox mode on Windows has leaked for any handheld Microsoft is getting ready to launch its Xbox full-screen experience on the new Xbox Ally devices next month, but it looks like you won’t need new hardware to get it. Windows enthusiasts have discovered a way to enable this new Xbox mode early in […]
Microsoft’s Xbox PC app adds Steam games and access to other stores
Microsoft's Xbox PC app adds Steam games and access to other stores Microsoft is rolling out a new aggregated gaming library inside its Xbox PC app today on Windows. The updated app will now list games from Steam, Battle.net, and other PC storefronts — making it a launcher for games you have installed on your […]
Microsoft is changing how Xbox controllers work on Windows 11
Microsoft is changing how Xbox controllers work on Windows 11 Microsoft has started testing a change to how Xbox controllers operate on Windows 11. The change will allow Xbox controllers to easily access the Task View on Windows 11 to tab between apps and games, using the Xbox button. “A new change we’re introducing is when you long […]
Xbox is coming to cars thanks to an LG and Microsoft partnership
Xbox is coming to cars thanks to an LG and Microsoft partnership Microsoft and LG are partnering up to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to internet-connected vehicles. A new Xbox app will soon be available on cars that use LG’s Automotive Content Platform (ACP), allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to access cloud versions of Xbox […]
Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming to Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers
Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming to Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming technology to Xbox Game Pass Core or Standard subscribers, dropping the requirement for the highest tier Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for access to cloud games. As part of an Xbox Insider test, Microsoft is also providing […]
Microsoft is bringing PC gaming apps and stores to its Xbox app on Windows
Microsoft is bringing PC gaming apps and stores to its Xbox app on Windows Microsoft has started testing another handheld-friendly addition to its Xbox app, allowing PC gamers to quickly install and launch third-party apps like browsers, gaming utilities, and even rival storefronts. A new “My apps” feature is being tested in the Xbox app for Windows 11, […]
Microsoft’s Xbox handheld is a good first step towards a Windows gaming OS
Microsoft's Xbox handheld is a good first step towards a Windows gaming OS Microsoft’s Xbox handheld is a good first step towards a Windows gaming OS The first thing I did when I got my hands on the Xbox Ally was reboot it. I wanted to see exactly how Microsoft manages to hide Windows beneath […]
Microsoft and Asus’ new Xbox Ally handhelds launch on October 16th
Microsoft and Asus' new Xbox Ally handhelds launch on October 16th Microsoft and Asus’ new Xbox Ally handhelds launch on October 16th The Xbox Ally X. | Photo: Tom Warren / The Verge Microsoft and Asus are putting a date on their new Xbox Ally handhelds: October 16th. Both the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally […]
Microsoft hints at ‘more affordable’ Xbox Cloud Gaming plan
Microsoft hints at 'more affordable' Xbox Cloud Gaming plan Microsoft hints at ‘more affordable’ Xbox Cloud Gaming plan Two years ago we learned, thanks to the FTC, that Microsoft was working on a separate “dedicated” version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Microsoft Gaming CFO Tim Stuart then hinted, a few months later, that there could be […]
Microsoft is bringing its Xbox Copilot to the Windows Game Bar
Microsoft is bringing its Xbox Copilot to the Windows Game Bar Microsoft started testing its Xbox Copilot on iOS and Android earlier this year, and now it’s bringing the chatbot to the Game Bar feature on Windows 11. Xbox Insiders can start testing a preview of the Gaming Copilot integration in the Game Bar today, […]