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Microsoft’s new Game Bar Compact Mode could actually make Windows 11 worth using on gaming handhelds

Microsoft is testing a new compact mode to hopefully make the Game Bar in Windows 11 (and 10) easier to use and navigate on smaller screens and Windows handheld devices like the Asus ROG Ally Xand while using a controller. In addition to a simplified Game Bar layout, it includes a redesigned Home widget, which displays all the games currently running on your device and games you’ve recently played.

The Game Bar is a central place in Windows 11 where you can easily manage your gaming settings, including audio settings and capturing gameplay for streaming. If you’re an Xbox Insider (which is similar to the Windows Insiders program, which lets users test future features and provide feedback, but is specifically focused on Xbox console updates and gaming experiences), you can sign up to try out Compact Mode. Once you’ve done that, you can enable it by Game bar and to the Settings widget. Here, in the General section, you can use the ‘Compact mode‘ option by flipping the switch.

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Better navigation, more control with compact mode

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