Overview Windows 11 can support a wide range of peripherals, from old-fashioned gamepads to the latest high-tech ones. Contemporary operating systems can i ...

Microsoft confirms Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs coming in 2026, and I tested the new console-style gaming interface on a ...

When Asus and Microsoft launched the ROG Xbox Ally X last summer, it came with a bespoke controller-driven full-screen ...

Microsoft has announced a new feature coming to Xbox controllers that steals a pretty nice feature from the upcoming Xbox Ally handheld gaming consoles. Currently in testing, long-pressing the Xbox ...

Windows 11 gets a console-style Xbox interface next month that lets you navigate your entire game library with a controller. The full-screen mode works with Steam and Game Pass, perfect for couch ...

Windows 11 Insiders are getting a fresh look at new functionality in the latest Dev Channel build. This particular version — build 26220.6682 — started rolling out on September 12. One of the big new ...

Starting April 2026, Microsoft will roll out Xbox Mode to all Windows 11 PCs for console-like gaming, a full-screen interface, and easy controller use.

Microsoft is experimenting with changes to how the Xbox button on your controller works when connected to a PC, giving users more flexibility and convenience. Microsoft is working on a useful new ...

Typing with an Xbox controller on Windows 11--especially handheld devices--should become easier with a new update rolling out. That's because Microsoft is bringing controller functionality found on ...

The Nitro Blaze 8 and 11 show that Acer is staying committed to the portable PC game space, and there's a new folding mobile game controller too. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I ...

The Phase is a new gaming mouse from startup Pixelpaw Labs, and it features a unique design that splits in two, transforming it into a game controller.