Microsoft provides a brand new means to Xbox controllers in Home windows 11

Microsoft has begun testing a brand new function in Home windows 11 that adjustments how Xbox controllers work within the working system, reviews The Verge.

Holding the Xbox button now opens the Home windows Activity View—a surprisingly helpful function extra individuals ought to use—making it simpler to modify between apps and video games. In the meantime, a brief press of the button will nonetheless open the Sport Bar because it did earlier than, whereas an extended press will nonetheless swap off the Xbox controller.

This new function is at present being examined within the Home windows 11 Insider construct on the Dev Channel and is predicted to grow to be typically out there to all Home windows 11 customers within the coming months as soon as examined.

The change is believed to be associated to Microsoft’s push into handheld gaming PCs, with Asus’ upcoming ROG Xbox Ally fashions getting a devoted exercise window. Nevertheless, it isn’t but clear whether or not the identical interface will come to all Home windows 11 computer systems.