Microsoft today officially launched the new Xbox mode to Windows 11 users. This feature is currently available on Win11 desktops, laptops and handhelds in some markets, and will be expanded to all regions around the world in the next few weeks.The design concept of Xbox mode is to make the PC experience closer to a game console in certain scenarios. When enabled, the system enters a full-screen immersive interface, and players can browse the entire game library through the controller and quickly launch games.
The built-in Xbox game library supports the integration of games from other PC platforms (such as Steam, Epic, etc.), and players can access all installed games without exiting the mode.
At the same time, you can switch between Xbox mode and the traditional Win11 desktop at any time.
In terms of settings, users need to ensure that the system has been updated to the latest version, and then go to "Settings-Game-Full Screen Experience" to turn it on.
This page supports customized homepage applications, and can also set Xbox mode as a startup item.For users who mainly use gaming PCs or handheld consoles, this means that they can enter a pure gaming environment upon booting and completely skip the desktop.
Microsoft said that Windows has long been an important part of the PC gaming ecosystem, and the launch of Xbox mode is a step towards extending the operating system experience accumulated on the console side to the PC side, aiming to "meet the needs of players at the time and method they choose."
