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This month, Microsoft improved the gaming experience across both Xbox consoles and PC gaming through the Xbox app.
Compact mode has beenin preview since late October.
Our Colton Stradling took a deep dive into the feature when it first came out.
The update also adds the option to select specific keyboard layouts for Japanese keyboards on Xbox consoles.
There are over 100 layouts available for Japanese keyboards.
Microsoft also made it easier to know when your favorite games become free-to-play for a limited time.
With Compact mode, the side bar collapses into icons, providing you with more space to browse content.
Well continue to focus on updates to deliver a great Xbox app experience for Windows handheld screens.
To use this feature, press your profile in the top-left corner of the app and select Support.
For example, you could choose between the 106/109 keyboard layout for Japanese or the 101/102 English keyboard layout.
Youll be able to snag the Japanese keyboard layout if theKeyboard & dictationsetting is set to Japanese.
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To redeem Rewards directly from your console, visit your profile and look for the My Rewards tab.
bring up the guide and go toProfile & system> your profile >My Rewardsand select Get rewards.
Youll be able to confirm your rewards after you authenticate with your phone.
Xbox Wireless Controller firmware update
Keeping your controller updated with the latest firmware maximizes your controllers capabilities and compatibility.
It also includes a fix for some users whose controller fails to take a previous firmware update.
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