Your Windows 11 PC is about to feel a lot more like an Xbox

Microsoft is expanding the connection between Xbox and Windows 11. Starting in April 2026, all Windows 11 PCs—from laptops to desktops to tablets—will receive the new Xbox mode, which replaces the previous Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) and offers a console-like interface for games, optimized for full-screen display and controllers.

Xbox Mode is designed to allow players to switch seamlessly between productive work and gaming without compromising the flexibility of Windows. Microsoft...