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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Microsoft has rolled out the November Update for the Xbox app on Windows PCs, and it's a big one for fans of portable PC gaming devices like the ROG Ally ...

We’re excited to announce that Compact mode is now available as part of the latest update on all Windows devices, including handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go! Compact mode is a new ...

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 ...

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 ...

Microsoft has announced a new feature for Xbox Insiders on PC. Compact Mode, first introduced last year, received a new "Jump Back In" section that lets you access nine recently played games.

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 ...

A new compact mode hopefully paves the way for more Windows handheld improvements in the future. A new compact mode hopefully paves the way for more Windows handheld improvements in the future. is a ...

I think I'm the only "game journalist" on Earth using the Xbox Ally. So I thought I'd offer some fresh thoughts on how it's ...