Microsoft is working to eliminate PC gaming’s “compiling shaders” wait times

Microsoft first rolled out Advanced Shader Delivery in its SDK last September and added support to the ROG Xbox Ally as a ...

Nvidia, AMD, and Intel back Microsoft's plan to fix shader compilation stutter

Nvidia announced its support for Microsoft's new Advanced Shader Delivery technology during a presentation at the Game Developers Conference this week. The feature, designed to address ...
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Everything can be a console in a few weeks’ time as Microsoft plans to bring an ‘Xbox mode’ to all Windows devices

During GDC 2026, Xbox held a panel speaking about the future of the company, explaining how its console will reshape gaming ...

Microsoft outs Xbox Project Helix: ‘We want to break down the artificial barriers between PC and console’

Microsoft committed to shipping its next-gen console to developers in 2027, and listed several of its features. They should ...

Windows 11 "Xbox Mode" UI coming to all PCs in April

The Windows full-screen experience, now called "Xbox Mode," will exit beta next month in select territories. The new ...

Microsoft To Turn Every Windows 11 PC Into A Console With Xbox Mode Next Month

Microsoft will make its full-screen experience available to all Windows 11 devices, bringing a more console-like experience to PC gaming.
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Xbox Mode Could Be Windows 11 Gaming’s Biggest Plot Twist Yet

The addition of Xbox mode on Windows 11 PCs is more than an aesthetic improvement; it is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between console gaming and PC gaming, which can sometimes ...