With rumours of a potential Xbox handheld continuing to ramp up, it probably comes as no surprise that Microsoft is continuing to work on improvements for existing handheld PCs, with another new feature now live for Xbox Insiders.
This feature sees Compact Mode being brought to the Game Bar on PC, which allows you to open up an Xbox-style UI mid-game in order to change audio settings, quit or restart titles, send messages to friends, and various other things.
Here's a look at Xbox's Compact Mode for the Windows Game Bar in action:
You may recall that Compact Mode in general was integrated into the handheld PC experience late last year as well, providing a more intuitive interface when accessing the Xbox app via one of these devices. This latest addition is specifically about the Game Bar, which previously wasn't well equipped to be accessed on a small system.
Xbox Insiders who are interested in trying out this feature on the likes of the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go can find it by opening the Game Bar on Windows, going to Settings, and then enabling the "Compact Mode" toggle in the General section. For obvious reasons though, the Steam Deck's default OS doesn't support it right now.