Microsoft’s compact mode is now available in the Xbox PC app. Microsoft’s compact mode is now available in the Xbox PC app. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The ...

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 ...

This is a great step forward for playing Windows games on handhelds. Microsoft has launched a new Game Bar feature for Windows 11. As reported by Windows Central, the Game Bar has a new Compact Mode ...

An update to the Xbox Game Bar has introduced a brand-new feature aimed at small screens, Windows handhelds, and controller users. Compact mode is now available to Xbox insiders. Xbox Insiders on PC ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Xbox app added a ‘compact mode’ for all Windows-based handheld devices. Hopefully, its a sign of things to come. Reading time 2 minutes The Xbox app now plays nice with handheld consoles thanks to ...