Microsoft and ASUS have delivered an intriguing experiment: a controller‑first, console‑style launcher layered on top of Windows 11 — the Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) — shipping first on the ROG Xbox Ally family, but right now it’s a promising step that still falls short of a seamless...
Microsoft’s move to carve a dedicated, controller-first path through Windows 11 has finally surfaced in a hands-on preview: a new Handheld Gaming Mode (sometimes referred to as a gamepad‑optimized UI) is being shown in early footage running on the ASUS‑branded Xbox Ally family, and the changes...
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