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, ...
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Xbox Full Screen Experience shows a potential glimpse of how Project Helix will work – though right now, it’s a flawed PC platform

Windows 11's Xbox Full Screen Experience could form the basis for the PC/console hybrid of Project Helix, but its current ...

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.

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.
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Google Play Gets Serious About the PC With Free Trials, Android Cross-Buy, More

Google's work to improve Play Games for PC continues, and it used the 2026 Game Developers Conference (GDC) to announce that ...

The next Xbox is coming soon, here's what we know (and don’t know) about Project Helix so far

Everything we’ve learned about Xbox Project Helix so far, and the biggest question that hasn’t yet been answered.
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Windows 11 PCs are all getting Xbox mode from April — here's why that's important to PC gamers

A new Xbox mode is coming to all Windows 11 PCs That includes laptops and desktops, and it arrives from next month Xbox mode offers a streamlined UI as well as resource savings — it's the new name for ...

Google Play is adding new paid and PC games, game trials, community posts, and more

Additionally, Google Play’s new “Buy once, play anywhere” pricing will give users both the mobile and PC versions of a game with a single purchase. The update is rolling out on select paid games, such ...

5 Major Laptop Brands To Avoid, According To Consumer Reports

While these brands may offer laptops with incredible performance and high-end specifications, they will likely show issues early, according to Consumer Reports.