Microsoft Rolls Out Xbox Mode to All Windows 11 PCs
Key Takeaways
- ▸Xbox mode provides a dedicated full-screen gaming interface for Windows 11, adapting the experience originally developed for Xbox Ally devices
- ▸Rolling out in phases starting with select markets, with broader availability expanding over the coming weeks via Windows 11 updates
- ▸Microsoft is simultaneously launching Auto SR upscaling technology on Xbox Ally X as a competitor to NVIDIA DLSS
Summary
Microsoft is now rolling out Xbox mode to all Windows 11 PCs, bringing a full-screen gaming interface designed to bridge the gap between Xbox consoles and PC gaming. The new Xbox mode provides a comprehensive full-screen experience similar to Steam's Big Picture Mode, originally debuted as the Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) on Asus' Xbox Ally handheld devices.
The rollout will begin with select markets initially, with players able to download Xbox mode by installing the latest Windows 11 update. Microsoft states that availability will expand to more players in those markets over the next several weeks. The Windows version reflects learnings gathered from player feedback during the feature's time on Xbox Ally devices.
Alongside the Xbox mode rollout, Microsoft is introducing improvements across its broader gaming ecosystem. The Xbox Ally X handheld is receiving Auto SR upscaling technology, designed to compete with NVIDIA's DLSS for improved graphics performance. Xbox console owners are also getting dashboard updates that allow disabling Quick Resume for individual games and customizing dashboard colors, giving players more granular control over their console experience.
- New Xbox console dashboard features include selective Quick Resume disabling and custom color customization, expanding user control options
