… What is the Xbox Mode on Windows 11? And who is it for? The Xbox Mode is Microsoft's dedicated, gaming-focused shell for Windows 11, which was initially introduced as the Xbox Full Screen Experience on the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally. …
… Following reports that Microsoft's new Xbox head, Asha Sharma , has hired new Xbox leaders , the leader of all things Xbox at Microsoft released a brief statement on social media, revealing that, as far as Copilot and AI are concerned, the brand is changing directions and ditching Copilot Below is … …
… In retrospect, Xbox Mode quite literally transforms any device that's running it into a modern Xbox, with the option to exit and switch to desktop mode as necessary. …
… Oh, and there's no Xbox-compatible version at least not with the SF2 faceplate Xbox owners are limited to the gray faceplate of the normal Victrix Pro colorway, because there's only PS4/PS5/PC compatibility on the version I tested. …
… Later on in April 2026 was the Xbox Mode realignment, where Microsoft rebranded the interface to Xbox mode, rolling out a unified controller-first dashboard that consolidates Steam, Xbox App, Epic, and GOG libraries into a navigable console-esque tile screen. …
… It can no longer compete with the mass market scale of PlayStation or Xbox. …
… The newer RDNA 3.5 devices such as the ROG Xbox Ally, the ROG Xbox Ally X, the MSI Claw A8 and Strix Halo-powered devices like Lenovo Legion Go 2 are in the line for the same wave, since both architectures share INT8 inference support through their first-gen AI accelerators. …
… On Windows, Epic Games, EA, Ubisoft Connect, GOG, and the Xbox App run all natively, together with cloud saves, achievements, game overlays and automatic updates with zero configuration. …
… At that price point, many consumers will opt for cheaper PlayStations or Xboxes as alternatives, or just stick to PC gaming altogether. Valve has a renowned history of shelving products that don't meet their fixed hardware target. …
… This means that by removing a Chromecast, you're saving a port for a PS5, an Xbox Series X, or even a soundbar. …
