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Tips on getting started with your new ROG Xbox Ally

Athima Chansanchai, Writer — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:17:47 +0000

It’s the holiday season, and perhaps you’re planning to give (or receive!) a ROG Xbox Ally or ROG Xbox Ally X. To help get you playing as quickly as possible, Xbox Wire has updated its guide to the best ways to get started with your brand-new han

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Xbox full screen gaming experience now available for Windows 11 handhelds and in preview for PCs

Athima Chansanchai, Writer — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:29:33 +0000

If you have a Windows 11 gaming handheld, you can try out the Xbox full screen experience, now available for a smoother, more seamless way to play. Designed to minimize friction and get players into their games faster, this update helps deliver a console-like experience on handheld devices. That experience is also now available in preview for more Windows 11 PC form factors, such as laptops, desktops and tablets, tailored for the PC experience. Find out more on Xbox Wire.

Help game developers build trusted communities

Athima Chansanchai, Writer — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:55:52 +0000

With the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Xbox Wire has published a guide on the latest security features and actions as a timely reminder to uphold the integrity of play. While most modern PCs include essential security features for gaming, Windows 11 takes protection a step further with advanced defenses tailored for players and developers. By keeping firmware and security features up to date, players help developers maintain a trusted environment for everyone. When security features stay on, it becomes easier for developers to differentiate genuine gameplay from cheating and keep the community competitive and fun. Head over to Xbox Wire to find out how to ensure your PC is ready for secure, fair play.

What to know about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 before it launches

Athima Chansanchai, Writer — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:01:31 +0000

When Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches Nov. 14, it’s going to available day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass as an Xbox Play Anywhere title. The game introduces an 11-mission co-op campaign that supports up to four players. For those looking for something bigger, Endgame mode drops up to 32 players into the city of Avalon for time-limited objectives, blending large-scale coordination with high-stakes action. Cross-play and cross-progression allow PC gamers to team up with friends on other platforms without losing progress. Head over to Xbox Wire to find out more about the game, including key storytelling moments, post-game content and pre-ordering.

Tips and games for ROG Xbox Ally handhelds

Athima Chansanchai, Writer — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:34:46 +0000

Those of you who pre-ordered the new Windows-powered ROG Xbox Ally could be holding it in your hands when it's available Oct.16. What will you do with it when you get it? Luckily, Xbox Wire has two posts that will help make the most out of your new handheld gaming device. Jeff Rubenstein delivers tips such as setting up the fingerprint reader, mastering menus and browsing the games library. You can also find out how to: add titles from leading PC storefronts, play without Wi-Fi and personalize your setup. Xbox Wire also has a helpful post about games you can play right away on your ROG Xbox Ally or ROG Xbox Ally X. They’ve put together a list of some of their favorite games that are handheld optimized or mostly compatible, such as DOOM: The Dark Ages and Forza Horizon 5. Finally, there's a post on a new line-up of Designed for Xbox accessories to make it easier than ever to expand your library, safeguard your device and customize your setup. Editor's note -- Oct. 17, 2025 -- Added additional links and information published on Oct. 16.

Gears of War: Reloaded now available via PC Game Pass and more

Athima Chansanchai, Writer — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:52:35 +0000

Gears of War: Reloaded is now available via PC Game Pass, Xbox on PC, Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam and PlayStation 5. Gears of War first made its way onto the Xbox 360 two decades ago, and the release of Reloaded is just the start of how the studio plans to honor the milestone. “We really felt that bringing back the game that started it all – and bringing it to more players and more platforms than ever before – was the perfect way to kick off a celebration of 20 years of Gears,” says Mike Crump, Studio Head at The Coalition. Every aspect of the original game has been brought to modern standards – art, audio, cinematics, for instance – to deliver a new, enhanced experience. Cross-play functionality means that players across Xbox, PlayStation and Steam can party up together. Get all the details over on Xbox Wire.

PC players: Get to games faster through My Apps

Athima Chansanchai, Writer — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:45:46 +0000

Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview will be the first to experience the new “My Apps” feature in the Xbox PC App on Windows 11 PCs and handhelds, Xbox Wire reports. They can conveniently access games and essential third-party applications – such as browsers, gaming utilities or storefronts – all within the Xbox PC app. By consolidating gaming apps in one location, this feature supports the new aggregated gaming library, making it more straightforward to find, download and launch games from multiple locations. Find out more at Xbox Wire.

Gaming Copilot (Beta) available on Game Bar for Windows PC for Xbox Insiders

Athima Chansanchai, Writer — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:52:38 +0000

Gaming Copilot (Beta) – designed to help players sharpen skills and bypass obstacles – is now available on Game Bar for Windows PC for Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview. Copilot is directly embedded into the PC gaming environment and understands a player’s Xbox activity to provide a customized experience. Players can ask for help related to the game they’re playing or ask about games they’re interested in. They can also inquire about their account, play history and achievements. This latest version of Gaming Copilot on Game Bar introduces Voice Mode, screenshot responses of gameplay and proactive coaching. Head over to Xbox Wire to get all the details.

Xbox Insiders can now see cloud-playable console games through Xbox PC app

Athima Chansanchai, Writer — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:01:40 +0000

To strengthen the library as the go-to destination for Xbox games, it now includes cloud-playable console titles in the Xbox PC app and play history that follows players across devices. Xbox Insiders can now begin to see all their cloud-playable games included in their play history and library right from the Xbox PC app. This includes all cloud playable titles, even console exclusives spanning from the original Xbox to Xbox Series X|S, regardless if it’s an owned title or accessed through Game Pass. Find out more on Xbox Wire.

Xbox Insiders can stream owned console games on the Xbox PC app

Athima Chansanchai, Writer — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:37:16 +0000

Xbox Insiders in the PC Gaming Preview who are also Game Pass Ultimate members can stream select console games they own beyond the Game Pass catalog on the Xbox PC app in the 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) is supported. This means the ability to stream eligible games already owned without needing to install them directly from the Xbox PC app. Even better, this includes console-only games that previously couldn’t be played using the Xbox PC app. Head over to Xbox Wire to find out more.