With the release of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally family, Microsoft debuted a new Windows experience for gaming handhelds, offering a streamlined UI that is easily usable with a controller and touch screen.

Gamescom 2025 is happening right now, and at the Xbox Booth I had a chance to go hands-on with Microsoft's new handheld gaming mode for Windows 11, running directly on the upcoming Xbox Ally and Xbox ...

Xbox mode for Windows 11 is finally out of preview, and it brings some genuinely useful features. Windows bloat is still very much along for the ride, though.

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 ...

Have you ever wished your PC could mimic the seamless, distraction-free gaming experience of a console? With the introduction of Full Screen Experience (FSE) mode on Windows 11, Microsoft is bridging ...

I think I'm the only "game journalist" on Earth using the Xbox Ally. So I thought I'd offer some fresh thoughts on how it's all going.

Windows handheld PC owners have found a way to get Microsoft’s new Xbox mode running early on their devices. Xbox mode frees up about 2GB of memory that can be used for gaming. You’ll launch straight ...

Microsoft is rolling out Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs and tablets in select markets, bringing a console-style interface with controller-first navigation and unified game libraries ...

We're still a few weeks away from the launch of the Xbox Ally handheld, but that doesn't mean you can't give its new interface a try today. Thanks to a recent Windows 11 beta update, along with some ...