The Xbox mode is arriving on all Windows PCs, offering a full-screen experience.

      Your Windows PC is set to greatly enhance its gaming capabilities.

      To combat the increasing influence of Linux in the realm of handheld gaming, Microsoft has unveiled Xbox mode, a streamlined, gaming-centric version of Windows. Last month, Microsoft impressed Windows users by revealing that Xbox mode would soon be available for Windows PCs and laptops.

      Now the day has arrived. Xbox mode is officially being rolled out for Windows 11 PCs, encompassing laptops, desktops, and tablets. If you've ever wished for your PC to resemble a console, this is the update you've been anticipating.

      What makes Xbox mode particularly thrilling?

      Xbox mode offers a full-screen, controller-optimized experience designed exclusively for gaming. Think of it as a console-like launcher that overlays Windows 11. It prominently displays your game library, minimizes background distractions, and allows you to dive into your games without sifting through the Windows interface.

      You can explore and launch games using a controller, return to the Windows desktop whenever necessary, and access all your games in one unified location, including the complete Xbox Game Pass catalog along with titles from other PC storefronts.

      Xbox mode aims to deliver a cohesive gaming experience across all your devices. It's not intended to replace Windows but rather to provide an alternative way to utilize your PC. If you enjoy the freedom and versatility of PC gaming yet prefer the straightforwardness of a console interface, Xbox mode offers both options.

      How can you access Xbox mode on your PC?

      The rollout will happen progressively, so it won’t be available to everyone simultaneously. To receive it as soon as it becomes available for your device, open Settings, navigate to Windows Update, and enable “Get the latest updates as soon as they are available.”

      Once you receive the update, you can directly enter Xbox mode from your PC. Microsoft has stated that it will continue to enhance Xbox mode based on user feedback, ensuring that the experience will improve over time.

      Rachit is an experienced tech journalist with more than seven years of experience covering consumer technology.

      Xbox Ally X has introduced its own DLSS-comparable frame upscaling technology, among other enhancements.

      Auto SR on the Ally X signifies a key advancement in Xbox’s overall graphics strategy. It introduces OS-level AI upscaling that functions seamlessly across thousands of games.

      Microsoft has released one of the most significant updates for the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X. The Ally X is set to receive Auto SR, Xbox’s AI-driven upscaling technology, as a preview for Xbox Insiders, starting today.

      For those who are just tuning in, Auto SR, which stands for Automatic Super Resolution, operates at the Windows OS level without requiring developers to implement it in individual games. This means any DirectX 11 or DirectX 12 title could potentially leverage the technology without the need for an additional patch.

      Sony's patent suggests a gaming system that adjusts difficulty based on a player's performance.

      This PlayStation patent aims to enhance your gaming skills using AI.

      Sony envisions a future where games adapt to a player's emotional state. A recently discovered patent outlines a system that utilizes generative AI to dynamically alter difficulty based on how players feel during gameplay. Instead of relying on traditional performance metrics like deaths or completion times, it will assess signals such as stress, frustration, or engagement to modify the game accordingly.

      How does this AI gauge your emotional state?

      It appears that the next Grand Theft Auto won’t break the bank, as Take-Two’s CEO discusses GTA 6.

      It now seems that Rockstar's most awaited game of the last decade won’t require you to sacrifice everything to afford it. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the burning question on gamers' minds during his presentation at a video game executive conference — how much will GTA 6 actually cost? He didn't provide a specific figure, but the tone of his response alleviated some of the persistent anxiety surrounding the price in gaming circles. The rumored super-premium price exceeding $100 seems unlikely based on his comments. Zelnick's remarks reflected an understanding that consumers want to feel like they are receiving fair value.

      He also pointed out a widely acknowledged yet rarely voiced truth — that game prices have largely stagnated over the past decade while other costs have surged. However, he wasn't suggesting this as a rationale for higher prices; instead, he was emphasizing the importance of perceived value.