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Microsoft's new 'PlayFab Game Saves' aims to boost cross-save compatibility between Xbox, Steam, and other platforms too

Ever wished you could take your Xbox save file to your Steam Deck, even if it means buying the game twice? Microsoft's new ...

We hacked the new Windows 11 Xbox Mode onto the old ROG Ally — how does it optimize performance?

Microsoft's new handheld gaming mode for Windows 11 is launching first on the upcoming Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, but it will ...

Microsoft’s new Xbox mode on Windows has leaked for any handheld

The new Xbox full-screen experience doesn’t load the full Windows desktop or a bunch of background processes, freeing up more memory for games. It’s essentially not loading the Explorer shell and ...

Xbox unifies your gaming library across PC and handhelds

Microsoft has launched a new version of its Xbox app that unifies gaming across Windows PCs and handheld devices. The company ...
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Microsoft Attempts to Fold Every Major Game Store Into Xbox App

Microsoft has spent the last few years slowly merging its Xbox and Windows gaming platforms. Previous Xbox exclusives have ...

Microsoft's Bing ad throws shade at Google Chrome — as Edge gets the spotlight as the "recommended" browser for Windows 11

Microsoft is using an ad that features a fully-fledged comparison table between Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge when users ...