Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11, and PC gaming will never be the same

Xbox mode is coming to all Windows 11 PCs in April, bringing a full controller-optimized gaming experience to laptops, ...

Crimson Desert PC requirements are out: Check if your PC can run it

The official PC requirements for Crimson Desert are out now, so you can check if your system is ready for the upcoming ...

Crimson Desert gets the edge on PC with a transformative graphics upgrade

Crimson Desert gets even prettier on PC thanks to the high-end ray tracing options from both Nvidia and AMD, if your GPU can ...

Microsoft is working to eliminate PC gaming’s “compiling shaders” wait times

Microsoft first rolled out Advanced Shader Delivery in its SDK last September and added support to the ROG Xbox Ally as a ...

AI is changing PC graphics. Microsoft wants DirectX ready

DirectX, the Microsoft technology that allows PC games to talk to your gaming hardware, is going to build in support for the ...
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The Top Desktop PC Brands for 2026 According to Thousands of Our Readers

Our latest survey reveals which desktop computer manufacturers have the highest (and lowest) satisfaction among real people ...

Use Microsoft PC Manager to Speed Up Your Windows 11 Computer

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close.

Microsoft Will Soon Let You Use Any Windows 11 PC Like an Xbox

"Xbox mode" (formerly Xbox Full Screen Experience) is here to replace your console.
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Crimson Desert PC specs don't keep resolution and framerate targets a secret, and they don't use upscaling for everything either

Finally, a PC specification list that actually indicates resolution and framerate targets, and doesn't leave console players ...

Your Windows 11 PC is about to feel a lot more like an Xbox

Starting April 2026, Microsoft will roll out Xbox Mode to all Windows 11 PCs for console-like gaming, a full-screen interface, and easy controller use.