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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the naming suggests, it offers a more intuitive interface and streamlined version of the UI optimized for handhelds - with the side bar collapsing into icons to provide more space for browsing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Microsoft is introducing a new Compact Mode for the Xbox Game Bar to improve its compatibility with handheld devices that run Windows. This comes off the back of news that Valve is readying SteamOS to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Xbox has just released a new update to round out September, offering new features to those using its services via the Xbox App, PC, and consoles. For PC players, things are getting more compact. For ...