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Microsoft Tests Xbox Controller Feature for Windows 11
9/15/2025
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- Microsoft is testing a new Xbox controller feature for Windows 11.
- The Xbox button now opens Task View for easier app and game switching.
- A long press activates Task View, while a regular press turns off the controller.
- This aligns with Microsoft's focus on handheld gaming PCs, including upcoming Xbox Ally devices.
- The feature is available to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, with broader rollout expected soon.
