Microsoft wants to make Windows 'the best place to game—no matter where you play' but Linux and Valve's SteamOS have other ideas

On the desktop, in your hands, even on an Arm chip, Windows wants to be best.

How to get Xbox Full Screen Experience on any Windows 11 PC — even if you don't have the option in settings

Anyone can now turn their Windows 11 PC into a (sort of) games console with Xbox Full Screen Experience! Here's how to do it.
Digital Trends

From desktop clutter to console mode: Xbox’s full-screen UI arrives on all Windows handhelds

Why this is important: This isn’t just a UI tweak; it could change how handheld Windows gaming PCs feel and perform. Older devices often struggle with background overhead, inefficient power usage, and ...
Engadget

Microsoft brings the Xbox Ally X's full screen experience to other handhelds

A major selling point of the Xbox Ally and Ally X is that they ship with a full screen version of Windows that plays nice with handheld PCs. As part of the company's recent Xbox Partner Showcase, ...

PC gamers hate Windows 11 and are embracing Linux – here's how Microsoft hopes to win them back

I’ve been a PC gamer for over 30 years, and during that time, Microsoft’s operating systems (first MS-DOS, then various ...
GamesRadar+

Former Xbox exec and Blizzard boss urges Valve to "please just let 3rd parties use SteamOS" to make their own Steam Machines: "SteamOS will take off and your Store revenue will ...

Horror Games After 2 years and $100,000 invested, acclaimed indie studio is "likely closing" due to Steam ban, says it was "tricked and betrayed" by Valve: "A system that allows that is broken" Games ...
PCGamesN

You can now get the Xbox Ally X's best new feature on all Windows gaming handhelds

While the Xbox Ally X didn't overly impress with its Xbox-like console experience, one of the neat features of Asus and Microsoft's handheld collaboration was the debut of a new reduced-feature ...
TweakTown

Microsoft is committed to making Windows 11 the 'best place to play' PC games

As part of its 'Windows PC gaming in 2025' wrap-up, Microsoft says it's committed to improving Windows for PC gaming, ...
The Verge

Windows handhelds are getting the new Xbox Full Screen Experience tomorrow

Microsoft is also testing its new Xbox full screen mode with regular Windows 11 PCs. Microsoft is also testing its new Xbox full screen mode with regular Windows 11 PCs. is a senior editor and author ...
PC World

Xbox Fullscreen Experience now available on ‘all’ Windows handhelds

The Xbox Fullscreen Experience is what makes the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, well, an Xbox—at least according to the marketing. But now the handheld’s signature feature is available for the competition. After ...
IGN

Xbox Full Screen Experience - Official PC Launch Trailer

Don't miss the PC Launch Trailer for the Xbox Full Screen Experience, a software console-inspired addition to PC Handhelds and PC developed by Microsoft. Players on PC and PC Handhelds offer an ...
The Verge

You can now try the Xbox Full Screen Experience on any PC, laptop, or tablet

Previously, it was only available on PC handhelds. Previously, it was only available on PC handhelds. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after ...