Microsoft has quietly repurposed the Xbox/Guide button on Xbox controllers when paired with Windows 11: a short tap still brings up the Xbox Game Bar, a long press now opens Task View (Windows’ system app switcher and virtual desktops), and the traditional sustained hold continues to power the...
Microsoft’s latest Insider preview quietly repurposes the Xbox/Guide button into a three‑state system control: a short tap still summons the Game Bar, a long press now opens Task View, and a sustained hold continues to power the controller off — a small UX tweak that signals a deliberate push to...
Microsoft has quietly repurposed the Xbox button on controllers in recent Windows 11 Insider builds so that a short tap still summons the Game Bar, a long press opens Task View, and a sustained hold continues to power the controller off — a compact input change that carries outsized implications...
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...