Microsoft has rolled out the primary public preview construct of Xbox’s new full display screen expertise for gaming PCs. This is the primary time the function can be out there to strive on non-handheld units, as beforehand it was solely out there on units with screens lower than 10-inches such because the Xbox Ally X.
“Designed with console-style navigation in mind, the Xbox full screen experience delivers a clean, distraction-free interface for controller-first gaming,” Microsoft says. “Pair a controller to your PC for smooth task switching and a streamlined gaming experience on your desktop, laptop, or tablet.”
The interface is accessible through the Task View interface, or by urgent the Windows key and F11 as soon as the total display screen expertise is enabled in Windows Settings. It’s off by default, so you will want to make sure the function is switched on first.
Microsoft bringing the Xbox full screen experience to gaming PCs is a big step forward towards making Windows 11 more gaming orientated. In the wake of Valve’s newly announced Steam Machine, it’s clear the future of Xbox is Windows, and it’ll be important to nail the “console experience” as much as possible on top of Windows 11.
I was able to test out the Xbox full screen experience on the new Xbox Ally earlier this year, and found it to be a great step forward towards making Windows easier to use with a gamepad. I even said I’d like to see this come to full-blown gaming PCs at some point, and now Microsoft is answering that wish.
The full screen experience for Xbox is expected to rollout to everyone on Windows 11 sometime in the new year.
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