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TheXbox Game Baris an oft-overlooked overlay accessible on Windows 10 and 11 PCs.
However, it was very much designed for desktop use.

The Lenovo Legion Go with Windows 11 gains a lot with a Compact Mode for the Xbox App.
“We are excited to announce that Compact Mode is now available in Game Bar for Xbox Insiders.
The new Xbox Game Bar Compact Mode is easily toggleable via the options menu.
The main tab showcases games and launchers you might have installed, including Steam and Battle.net.

A glimpse into the Xbox handheld future?
The second tab gives you a look at your Xbox internet friends list.
it’s possible for you to also quickly access your PC’s performance monitors and an FPS counter.
The first version of the new Compact Mode is a bit rough around the edges.

A glimpse into the Xbox handheld future?
But it’s a great start and might even offer a glimpse at Xbox’s handheld future.
But they’re all a far cry from an OS designedspecificallyfor gamepad-shaped PC gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck.
A lot more work needs to be done here.

Perhaps Microsoft should just… you know, make aportable Xbox OS handheld instead.




















