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Microsoft Launches Full Screen Mode for Handheld Gaming PCs

9/20/2025

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Microsoft’s "Full screen experience" mode for handheld gaming PCs is available through a Preview version of Windows and a third-party tool.
Users can enable this feature by joining the Windows Insider program or installing Windows 11 25H2.
Setup instructions are on Reddit, but user experiences vary.
The Xbox Full screen experience functions well on the ROG Xbox Ally but has control issues on the Lenovo Legion Go S.
Fedora Linux is recommended for older hardware, providing a user-friendly experience and easier installation.

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Story summary

Microsoft’s "Full screen experience" mode for handheld gaming PCs is available through a Preview version of Windows and a third-party tool.
Users can enable this feature by joining the Windows Insider program or installing Windows 11 25H2.
Setup instructions are on Reddit, but user experiences vary.
The Xbox Full screen experience functions well on the ROG Xbox Ally but has control issues on the Lenovo Legion Go S.
Fedora Linux is recommended for older hardware, providing a user-friendly experience and easier installation.