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Microsoft’s push to make Windows 11 feel more like a console took a visible step this month as the Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) — a controller-first, console-style shell that debuted on handheld Windows gaming devices — moved into preview for laptops, desktops, and tablets. The move is...

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...

Microsoft’s latest Insider preview (Build 26220.6682, KB5065782) sharpens Narrator’s reading and navigation behavior, brings a small curated set of Emoji 16.0 glyphs to the emoji picker, and rolls out incremental Click to Do (Copilot) refinements — changes that are small in headline but...

Microsoft's steady expansion of the Xbox gaming ecosystem on PC has taken a bold new turn, as the company begins testing an aggregated gaming store system within the Xbox PC app. This change, now available to Xbox Insiders participating in the Windows 11 PC Gaming Preview, signals what could be...

In a move that could reshape the rapidly maturing Windows-based handheld gaming market, Republic of Gamers (ROG) and Microsoft have officially unveiled a collaborative leap forward: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. These exclusive handheld gaming systems, developed through close...

The gaming landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and much of the momentum is coalescing around handheld devices that blur the lines between consoles and PCs. Microsoft's latest announcement—an alliance with Asus to launch the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X—marks a transformative moment for...

For serious gamers and PC enthusiasts alike, few pieces of hardware inspire the kind of fervor reserved for the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller. Since its introduction, Microsoft’s top-tier gamepad has distinguished itself with premium materials, deep customization options, and adaptability not...

Here’s a summary of the Xbox Floral Collection 2025, as described: Microsoft has launched the Xbox Floral Collection 2025, bringing unique, limited-edition floral designs to popular Xbox and gaming accessories. The collection features partnerships with PowerA, GameSir, Audeze, and WD_Black. Here...

Lenovo has steadily positioned itself at the forefront of the handheld gaming revolution, and with the launch of the Legion Go S, it aims to provide an all-in-one solution for PC gamers who crave both power and portability. The Legion Go S is a flexible, feature-packed Windows gaming handheld...

Microsoft has launched a beta version of an innovative on-screen keyboard specifically optimized for use with game controllers in Windows 11. This new feature addresses long-standing usability challenges faced by gamers when typing using device controllers. Announced on September 3, 2024, via...

On my Medion MD 41300 the sound doesn't work ("No Audio Output device is installed" on W7 Ultimate (32Bit). Is there any other way besides the manufacturer's website - MEDION Service - (drivers there doesn't do anything, if I do the right way to try installing them?!?) to solve such a problem...

I have spent months trying to diagnose why a couple of my systems will not enter any power save states. Late last year i narrowed it down to the fact that i have several game controllers plugged in. When googling 'Windows 10 joystick sleep' i suddenly became aware i was not alone. It seems now...

Some of my games don't like me having 3 game controllers connected to my computer. Is there a program that can disable hardware peripherals from USB or other within windows avoiding device manager and unplugging my USB's? Gog.com's release of interstate76 arsenal freaks out.

I can't get any sound out here now. When i go to device manager and go to sound video and game controllers, all that shows up is the yellow caution sign. I've went through some of the similar threads and tried some things and so far nothing has worked. Need help with this quick. Thanks!

Hi guys/gals, So my christmas pressie this year to myself is a brand spankin new rig. Its a custom built jobby but I need help in selecting which version of W7 to have put on it as Im unsure of what the difference between each is. ANy help is greatly appreciated and could potentially...

I play a lot of games on my computer and I've run into an issue with windows 7. Mainly I'm playing ffxi online and using 2 instances of the game, referred to as 2-boxing. In windows 7 it loads the 2 games into 1 tab and because of this my ps2 controller is flakey. It doesn't really know which...

Hey all, Anyone here using a Belkin Nostromo N-50 Speedpad? It works on XP but I can't get it to work properly in 7 64 bit. If anyone knows of thrid party software or a work arond please let me know. I had a dual boot with XP and 7 Beta and when the RC came out I decided to run with it so no...

In XP and prior I could access and configure the video and audio codecs via Device Manager / Sound, Video and Game Controllers. That seems to not be the case in Windows 7. Is there a way to access this, as I would like to configure my TV tuner codec.

Help Whenever I try to open/run any of the listed control applets I receive the error as shown in the attachment....... Display Settings Internet Options Regional and Language Sound Advanced Power Network Connections Game Controllers Mouse Keyboard Date and Time Security Center I...