GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Typing with an Xbox controller on Windows 11–especially handheld ...

Microsoft is rolling out a new gamepad keyboard for Windows 11 that lets users type with an Xbox controller. This update makes the on-screen keyboard in Windows 11 easier to use with an Xbox ...

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Good news for Windows 11 gamers. Microsoft is starting to roll out an update to change the behavior of Xbox controllers on PC to fix dropped connections and simplify options. It’s a small but nice fix ...

The new gamepad keyboard is part of a number of Microsoft efforts to make Windows more handheld-friendly. The new gamepad keyboard is part of a number of Microsoft efforts to make Windows more ...

TL;DR: Windows 11 is introducing a new Gamepad keyboard layout for Xbox controllers, as seen in testing for some time. The feature is now in the latest Release Preview build, so should arrive ...

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

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Microsoft is testing a new way to access Task View on Windows 11 ...

Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs as part of the May 2026 update, transforming desktops, laptops, and tablets into a console-like, controller-first interface. The feature, ...