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Windows Insiders can now launch cloud streaming games from controller bar Even easier access to Xbox games.
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Windows Insiders can now test new 'Xbox Controller Bar' for easier PC game access The Xbox Controller Bar lets you jump into a game the moment your controller connects.
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Xbox Windows 10 app re-branded to 'Xbox Console Companion'

By Jez Corden last updated 7 April 20

If you've been following Microsoft's moves for its Windows 10 Xbox integration, this is probably no surprise.

Windows 10 Game Bar gets achievement overlay and frame rate counter (update)

By Asher Madan last updated 7 April 20

This is a nice surprise!

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Windows 10 Game Bar is about to get (way) more awesome

By Jez Corden last updated 7 April 20

The Windows 10 Game Bar is one of the few consumer-facing Windows 10 PC gaming features from Microsoft that is actually good, and it's about to get a lot more awesome.

Windows 10 Game Bar now lets you view and share screenshots without leaving your game

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated 7 April 20

An update to the Windows 10 Game Bar will now let you pull up a gallery of your screenshots and videos without exiting your game, allowing you to share them directly to Twitter.

Windows 10 Game Bar can now show your controller's battery level

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated 7 April 20

Now you can finally keep an eye on your Xbox Wireless Controller's battery level through the Windows 10 Game Bar.

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