Rock Paper Shotgun

Xbox Full Screen Experience shows a potential glimpse of how Project Helix will work – though right now, it’s a flawed PC platform

Windows 11's Xbox Full Screen Experience could form the basis for the PC/console hybrid of Project Helix, but its current state has much to improve on.
PlayFront

Xbox Project Helix: Microsoft launches “Xbox Mode” for Windows 11

Microsoft is replacing the Full Screen Experience with Xbox Mode for Windows 11. It features Game Cards, cloud sync, and ...

Windows 11 is getting an "Xbox mode" in April and it’s a big deal

At GDC 2026, Microsoft outlined the future of PC and Xbox game development, positioning Windows as the foundation for the next-generation of gaming.
Gematsu

Project Helix alpha development kits to ship in 2027; Xbox mode coming to Windows 11 in April

Microsoft Gaming shared updates on its newly announced next-generation hardware Project Helix during the Xbox Developer Summit keynote address at Game Developer Conference 2026, including that it ...

Microsoft Will Soon Let You Use Any Windows 11 PC Like an Xbox

"Xbox mode" (formerly Xbox Full Screen Experience) is here to replace your console.