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Microsoft finally bridged the gap between PC and console. From a unified game library to improved performance, here’s how the new native Xbox Mode transforms your humdrum PC into the ultimate couch-gaming machine.

Read more about Xbox Mode on PCMag.com
Xbox Mode Brings Full-Screen Interface to All Your Windows 11 Gadgets https://zdcs.link/aA8ARb

Microsoft’s Next Xbox Console Is for Real, and It’ll Play PC Games, Too https://zdcs.link/a07Em3

ViVeTool GUI https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p1bw5wb82mh?hl=en-US&gl=US

0:00 Intro to Xbox Mode in Windows 11
0:12 How to Activate Xbox Mode
0:19 Experiencing the Xbox Interface on PC
0:30 Recommended Settings: Launch on Startup
0:36 Comparing to Steam’s Big Picture Mode
0:42 Unified Game Shell: Steam, Epic, and Ubisoft Integration
0:51 Manually Adding Games to Your Library
1:00 Quality of Life Improvements and Navigation
1:10 Quick Menu and System Status
1:20 Performance Boost: Reclaiming System RAM
1:28 Quick Resume with Task Switcher
1:34 How to Exit Xbox Mode
1:43 Final Thoughts and Update Availability
2:00 Pro Tip: Using ViveTool for Missing Updates

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