Steam's Big Picture Mode finally has competition, and it's from Microsoft
Microsoft has introduced a new Xbox Mode for Windows 11, aiming to provide a gaming console-like interface for PC users. This new feature is designed to enhance the gaming experience on Windows, competing directly with Steam's long-established Big Picture Mode. Early tests suggest that Xbox Mode is user-friendly and well-suited for couch gaming.
- ▪Microsoft's Xbox Mode aims to simplify the gaming interface on Windows 11.
- ▪The new mode is designed to compete with Steam's Big Picture Mode, which has been a standard for over a decade.
- ▪Initial testing indicates that Xbox Mode is controller-friendly and ideal for a couch gaming experience.
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| Publication time | Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:30:23 GMT |
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