Microsoft Plans ‘Xbox Mode’ for Windows 11 PCs Starting in April

Microsoft says Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11 in April, bringing a console-style interface, faster game loading tools, and a unified PC strategy.

Windows 11 PCs are all getting Xbox mode from April — here's why that's important to PC gamers

The rollout of Windows 11's new Xbox mode has been met with both excitement and skepticism.
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Microsoft Bringing Xbox Mode to Windows 11 PCs for Console-Style Gaming Experience

Microsoft is preparing to launch Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs in April 2026. It is aimed to deliver a more console-like gaming interface. According to Microsoft ...

Microsoft's full screen 'Xbox Mode' will roll out to Windows 11 PCs in April

Microsoft first debuted its full screen Xbox experience for Windows in the ROG Ally Xbox handheld, in a bid to compete with Steam's nearly 15-year-old Big Picture Mode. That Xbox interface eventually ...

Every Windows 11 PC will soon become an Xbox, here’s how

For years, we have relied on Steam’s Big Picture mode to turn our PCs into consoles. Thanks to its controller-friendly interface, you really don’t feel the need to reach for a mouse and keyboard when ...