Tag: Windows 11
News Microsoft Seemingly Prototyping New Windows Mode For Handheld Gaming
Internal tests are a go
The success of Valve's Steam Deck device is starting to spawn a whole new market for handheld gaming PCs, and Microsoft is seemingly taking notice. A leaked Microsoft 'Hackathon' video (showcasing an internal project where employees pitch and test ideas) has revealed that 'Windows Handheld Mode' is one such project in the...
News Xbox Series X's Super Speedy Storage Methods Are Coming To PC
Power your dreams
When Microsoft was hyping up all things gaming with Windows 11, the company mentioned that DirectStorage would be a huge upcoming feature. Basically, this nifty bit of software would take all the advancements Xbox Series SSDs use, and transfer them over to PC gaming. Well, that storage API is now available, after Microsoft...
News Windows 11 Arrives This October, 'The Best Windows Ever For Gaming'
"Windows 11 was built for gaming"
Following Windows 11's official announcement back in June, Microsoft has confirmed today that the operating system will be available on October 5, being described as "the best Windows ever for gaming". The company seems to be really leaning into this aspect of the marketing as well, highlighting the likes of...
News Microsoft 'Encourages' Steam and Epic Games To Join Windows 11's New App Store
"As others want to come to the Store, they’re very welcome"
Microsoft held the big unveiling of Windows 11 yesterday, and in addition to highlighting many of its Xbox gaming-related features, the company spoke a bit about the possibility of Steam and the Epic Games Store being integrated. In an interview with The Verge, Windows and device chief...
News Windows 11 Promises 'Superior Graphics, Amazing Speed & Incredible Games'
"The best Windows ever for gaming"
Microsoft has today unveiled the latest iteration of Windows, entitled 'Windows 11', which the Xbox team says will be the "best Windows ever for gaming" thanks to a few key features such as Auto HDR and DirectStorage. Windows 11 will come with Auto HDR by default, which automatically adds High Dynamic Range (HDR)...
