Microsoft Enables PC Transformation into Xbox Console

by Jonathan Dubinski November 22, 2025

written by Jonathan Dubinski November 22, 2025

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Xbox introduces Full Screen Xbox Mode for Windows 11, aiming to replicate console-like gaming experiences on PCs.
This feature is currently available for Windows Insider testers and offers a dedicated full-screen environment for Xbox games, particularly beneficial when using PC with TV or large monitor.
The uncluttered gaming experience provided by Full Screen Xbox Mode is especially useful for Xbox Game Pass subscribers or anyone playing Xbox titles on their PC.
Users may encounter bugs and instability as the feature is still in preview, but its expected to be available to all users after testing is complete.

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Experience Console-like Gaming on PC with Full Screen Xbox Mode for Windows 11

Xbox has introduced a new Full Screen Xbox Mode for Windows 11, designed to offer a gaming console-like experience on PCs. This feature, currently available to Windows Insider testers using Preview Build 26220.7271, allows users to switch between the standard PC interface and a dedicated full-screen environment for Xbox games. Full Screen Xbox Mode is particularly useful for Xbox Game Pass subscribers or anyone who plays Xbox titles on PC, providing an uncluttered gaming experience that is especially effective when a PC is connected to a TV or large monitor. Because this feature is still in preview, users may encounter bugs or instability. The update is expected to become available to all users once testing is complete.

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