Xbox logo and app launching on Windows 11 computer - Esolex/Getty Images We have seen a lot of rumors swirling about the next Xbox console for a while now. So far, reports indicate they are true — ...

Microsoft is making Windows 11 more gamer-friendly by introducing a dedicated full-screen gaming experience and platform improvements for better performance. Microsoft recently confirmed that the next ...

Microsoft has pretty big news coming out of the annual GDC event, including a timeline for the next-gen Xbox console, “Project Helix,” as well as a new “Xbox Mode” coming to Windows 11. Jason Ronald, ...

Xbox mode for Windows 11 is finally out of preview, and it brings some genuinely useful features. Windows bloat is still very ...

Microsoft says Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11 in April, bringing a console-style interface, faster game loading tools, and a unified PC strategy. Microsoft announced Wednesday at the 2026 Game ...

The Xbox mode aims to bridge the gap between Windows and Xbox consoles. The Xbox mode aims to bridge the gap between Windows and Xbox consoles. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has ...

The big picture: Microsoft has spent the past few years rushing to answer the potential threat that Valve's Steam Deck and SteamOS present to Windows. At this year's Game Developers Conference, ...

Microsoft’s phased rollout of Xbox Mode for Windows 11 has left some users unable to access the feature despite installing the required update. The new console-style interface promises streamlined, ...

Laying the groundwork for Project Helix? Laying the groundwork for Project Helix? is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the ...