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 ...

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.

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 ...

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Windows 11 has introduced a new feature that allows users to type using an Xbox controller or the physical controls of a handheld device. This update is particularly useful for people who use the ...

Microsoft is testing a new way to access Task View on Windows 11 with an Xbox controller. By long pressing the Xbox button on a PC, Task View will appear, allowing users to switch between say a game ...

These official Microsoft Xbox controllers are identical to the one that's bundled with the Xbox Series X and S consoles.