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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This is a great step forward for playing Windows games on handhelds. Microsoft has launched a new Game Bar feature for Windows 11. As reported by Windows Central, the Game Bar has a new Compact Mode ...

Microsoft’s compact mode is now available in the Xbox PC app. Microsoft’s compact mode is now available in the Xbox PC app. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The ...

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 ...

Microsoft is testing Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu updates, including movable taskbar positions, cleaner Start controls, ...

The Xbox app on Windows handheld gaming devices is getting a new ‘Compact Mode’ feature. As the name suggests this will shrink the app’s user interface down just a bit to make it more usable on ...

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 ...