Microsoft Testing New Compact Mode in Xbox App for Windows 11 on Handheld Devices

Improving the Gaming Experience on Smaller Screens and Windows Handhelds

 

Earlier this year, there were leaks of conceptual ideas related to a “Windows handheld mode” that emerged from a hackathon project within Microsoft. These concepts included a floating taskbar, an enhanced game launcher, and modifications to the Xbox app. It’s important to note that these ideas were developed as a prototype and were conceived before devices like the ROG Ally and Lenovo’s Legion Go were announced.