Let’s face it: Some PC gamers play with controllers, because some PC games just play better with controllers. And if you’re the type of person who reaches for a thumbstick rather than a mouse, ...

Windows is the de facto home of PC gaming, but it’s a rather awkward fit for a slew of new Steam Deck-inspired handhelds. That’s why the prospect of third-party handhelds running SteamOS is so ...

This is a great step forward for playing Windows games on handhelds. Microsoft has launched a new Game Bar feature for Windows 11. As reported by Windows Central, the Game Bar has a new Compact Mode ...

Microsoft is sharing several new Xbox gaming updates for March that include a new look for Game Bar on PC, a new Cloud Gaming feature, and fresh benefits for playing some free-to-play games through ...

Why it matters: This week, Microsoft introduced a new feature for the Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11 designed for controllers. For the first time, Microsoft is providing a way to start games from the ...

In late November 2024, Microsoft announced Edge Game Assist—a new feature that makes it easier to browse the internet when playing games on a computer. After a brief period of testing, Microsoft Edge ...

Microsoft is trying to make Windows and Xbox more cohesive. In that quest, it integrated features such as Game mode and Game bar in Windows 11/10 computers. However, they are not perfect. According to ...

Microsoft's latest preview build of Windows 11 brings a new "controller bar" menu for quickly launching recently played Xbox games. The controller bar is the headline feature update in Windows 11 ...

Is your voice sounding like a robot on Xbox Game Bar during voice chat? As reported by some Windows users, when they talk to their friends in party chat on Xbox Game Bar, their voice sounds robotic.

Whether you have a brand new gaming PC or an existing one, you should optimize Windows for better game performance with a few simple tweaks. Windows doesn't come perfectly suited for gaming by default ...