Microsoft Plans Xbox Mode'

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Microsoft's 'Xbox mode' coming to Windows 11 PCs next month
The Xbox full-screen experience already rolled out to Windows 11 gaming handhelds, but the controller-friendly mode will now be available on PCs and tablets.

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Microsoft confirms 'Xbox Mode' rollout for Windows 11 and reveals more plans for PC-console hybrid Project Helix
Microsoft's full screen 'Xbox Mode' will roll out to Windows 11 PCs in April

Microsoft, Xbox and Helix

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Microsoft confirms Project Helix to fuse Xbox and PC into a gaming powerhouse
Microsoft has confirmed Project Helix as the codename for its next-generation console, a machine designed to run PC games natively and dissolve the longstanding barrier between Xbox and Windows gaming.

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Microsoft's GDC 2026 Keynote — Everything Announced on the Future of Xbox and Project Helix
Microsoft finally shares details of the Xbox Project Helix console and its AMD heart

1st prototype kits for next-gen Xbox ship in 2027

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Microsoft: First prototype kits for next-gen Xbox ship in 2027
It's unclear when the next-gen Xbox will launch, but Microsoft plans on shipping the first prototypes of the upcoming console to game developers next year. “I’m excited to share we’ll send alpha versions of Project Helix to developers starting in 2027,

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Microsoft plans to ship prototype of next Xbox console to developers in 2027
Microsoft to Send Developers Early Version of New Xbox in 2027

Microsoft reinforces gaming focus as CEO says it is "long on gaming"

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joined Asha Sharma in an internal Q&A, reflecting on gaming’s importance to the company and why Microsoft remains “long on gaming.” ...

Microsoft boss Satya Nadella says it will "always" invest in gaming after Xbox shakeup sparks concern

Quotes from Satya Nadella's town hall with new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma have been reported, and Microsoft is apparently going "long" on gaming.
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Microsoft Denies New Xbox CEO Has A "Blank Check," But Says It's Investing In Gaming's Future

Following a tumultuous period at Xbox that has seen the departure of former Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer and former Xbox ...
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Asha Sharma named EVP and CEO, Microsoft Gaming

Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, and members of his executive team shared the following communications with employees today. SATYA NADELLA MESSAGE Gaming has been part of Microsoft from the start.
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Microsoft CEO jokes with Jensen Huang that NVIDIA wouldn't exist without gaming

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said he jokes with NVIDIA's Jensen Huang about how Microsoft and NVIDIA wouldn't exist ...
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Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program Is Back, With New Ways To Play Their Iconic Games Coming This Year

Microsoft Gaming's VP of Next Generation Jason Ronalds has announced that Xbox's backwards compatibility program is coming back.