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Xbox achievement banner saying "Finally, we're getting platinum achievements"
Mythic Achievement details surface in the latest version of the Xbox app

By Richard Devine Published

News Xbox players have wanted something to chase like PlayStation's Platinums forever, and we're finally getting it.

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A photo of the library in the Xbox App on Windows 11 using SteamGridDB artwork for games from Steam.
Why you have to use this Game Bar widget with the Xbox App on Windows 11

By Richard Devine Published

Gaming The Xbox App on Windows 11 is a pretty good launcher for all your PC games these days, but you really need this Game Bar widget to make it look pretty.

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Xbox Mode promo image showing multiple Windows 11 devices with a console-style UI and a controller, highlighting availability and Forza Horizon 6.
We spent a week with Xbox Mode and here is what we think so far

By Adam Hales Published

XBOX Xbox Mode is finally here on Windows 11, but rollout issues, glitches, and minor performance gains are frustrating early adopters.

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Xbox Ally X on green background with smiley face on screen
"Default Game Profiles" update boosts Xbox Ally handheld performance

By Adam Hales Published

Handhelds Xbox expands Default Game Profiles with over two dozen new titles on Xbox Ally and Ally X, improving performance and battery life through per-game optimization in the Xbox app.

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Xbox Mode promo image showing multiple Windows 11 devices with a console-style UI and a controller, highlighting availability and Forza Horizon 6.
Xbox Mode launches on Windows 11 as Microsoft barely meets its own deadline

By Adam Hales Published

News Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox Mode on Windows 11, introducing a full screen, controller friendly interface designed to streamline PC gaming while reducing background system load.

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Xbox Ally X
The Xbox Ally range picks up big TV enhancements — with AutoSR in tow

By Jez Corden Published

Xbox The promised auto super resolution features appear on Xbox Ally X today, with other major enhancements to the Xbox Ally connected TV experience. Here's what's new.

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A sleek black Steam Controller with buttons and joysticks lies on a grid-patterned surface beside a coiled cable and a small puck charging accessory.
Valve's Steam Controller has more problems than just the price

By Adam Hales Published

PC Gaming Valve’s $99 Steam Controller raises concerns over price and limited compatibility, with PC Game Pass users facing a major drawback due to Steam-only functionality.

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The Lenovo Legion Go 2 with AMD Z2 Extreme processor.
Xbox adds long‑requested gamepad cursor toggle to handhelds

By Adam Hales Published

XBOX Xbox is rolling out a new Gamepad Cursor toggle through Xbox Game Bar, allowing handheld users to control a cursor with a joystick for improved navigation via the Xbox Insider Program.

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Xbox Ally X on green background with smiley face on screen
Xbox Ally X gets Xbox app upgrade with new display widget and more

By Adam Hales Published

XBOX Xbox continues refining the Ally X experience with a new app update, adding a display widget, improved controls, and small but meaningful quality-of-life improvements across the board.

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Xbox Mode arrives on PC, cloud sync status hits console in preview

By Adam Hales Published

XBOX Xbox Mode is beginning to roll out on PC, replacing the Xbox Fullscreen Experience, while console users in Alpha Skip Ahead can now view cloud save sync status in Game Cards.

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