In August, we announced that Game Bar Compact Mode, a new mode optimized for smaller screens and Windows handhelds, was available to Xbox Insiders. Today, we’re excited to share that all PC players ...

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We’re excited to announce that Compact mode is now available as part of the latest update on all Windows devices, including handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go! Compact mode is a new ...

I remember when the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go launched. "These are the Xbox handhelds that I've been waiting for," I thought. Of course, I'd love to see a handheld console Xbox releases ...

Portable PC gaming is witnessing a surge in popularity, thanks to devices like the Valve Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion GO. However, the challenge lies in adapting traditional gaming interfaces to ...

Microsoft has rolled out the November Update for the Xbox app on Windows PCs, and it's a big one for fans of portable PC gaming devices like the ROG Ally from ASUS, Legion GO from Lenovo, or any of ...

There is some good news for PC users who use the Xbox Game Bar feature: Microsoft has announced the introduction of the Compact Mode feature to PCs. Previously, this feature was available only to Xbox ...

We love the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X, but Windows continues to be more of a hurdle on these devices than a benefit. Microsoft is beginning to make some progress here though, having announced an update ...

Microsoft is testing out a new “Compact Mode” for its Xbox app on Windows 11. The mode is currently available to Xbox Insiders, and it shrinks the sidebar in the Xbox app to provide a clearer view ...

A new compact mode hopefully paves the way for more Windows handheld improvements in the future. A new compact mode hopefully paves the way for more Windows handheld improvements in the future. is a ...

The Windows 10 calculator is a getting a compact mode and a new feature that allows you to show it always on top of other windows that may be open. In a GitHub post for the Windows 10 Calculator ...