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    Xbox Button Now Has 3-Stage Shortcuts in Windows 11

    Microsoft has quietly remapped the Xbox (Guide) button on controllers when paired with Windows 11, turning a once-single shortcut into a three-state, controller-first multitasking tool: a quick tap still opens the Xbox Game Bar, a long press now opens Task View, and a continued sustained hold...
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    Windows 11 Dev Build 26220.6682 Adds Three-State Xbox Button for Game Bar, Task View

    Windows 11 Insiders on the Dev Channel are getting a small but significant usability upgrade: Dev build 26220.6682 introduces a new three‑state behavior for the Xbox (Guide) button on connected controllers — a quick tap opens the Xbox Game Bar, a long press now brings up Task View, and a...
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    Windows 11 Insider: Xbox Button Long Press Opens Task View, Short Press Opens Game Bar

    Microsoft has quietly repurposed the Xbox button on gamepads when used with Windows 11 Insiders: a long press now opens Task View while a short press still launches the Game Bar, and a press-and-hold continues to power down the controller — a small but practical tweak rolling out to Dev and Beta...
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    The Future of Windows Gaming Handhelds: Overcoming Software Shortcomings

    The moment Windows handheld gaming devices like the Asus ROG Ally and its upcoming successor, tentatively dubbed the ROG Xbox Ally, hit the market, the excitement was palpable. Here they were: dedicated, powerful, portable PCs, each expanding the legacy of venerable Windows gaming but in a form...
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    Windows 11 Enhances Handheld Gaming with Controller Keyboard Navigation

    Windows 11 has taken a significant step forward for the growing domain of handheld gaming by introducing an exciting new feature—the ability to navigate the on-screen keyboard using a controller. This enhancement, particularly beneficial for platforms like the ROG Ally, Legion GO, and Ayaneo...
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