Microsoft adds a new ability to Xbox controllers in Windows 11
Microsoft has begun testing a new feature in Windows 11 that changes how Xbox controllers work in the operating system, reports The Verge.
Holding the Xbox button now opens the Windows Task View—a surprisingly useful feature more people should use—making it easier to switch between apps and games. Meanwhile, a short press of the button will still open the Game Bar as it did before, while a longer press will still switch off the Xbox controller.
This new feature is currently being tested in the Windows 11 Insider build on the Dev Channel and is expected to become generally available to all Windows 11 users in the coming months once tested.
The change is believed to be related to Microsoft’s push into handheld gaming PCs, with Asus’ upcoming ROG Xbox Ally models getting a dedicated activity window. However, it isn’t yet clear whether the same interface will come to all Windows 11 computers.
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC för Alla and was translated and localized from Swedish.
