With an upcoming update, using an Xbox controller on Windows 11, particularly mobile devices, will likely be more straightforward. This improvement comes from Microsoft, as they plan to transfer the keyboard functionalities available on Xbox Series X|S to Windows 11.
In the upcoming weeks, The Verge states that Windows 11 users can anticipate seeing a new Xbox controller function. Notably, this update will include a gamepad-tailored layout for touch keyboards and various controller shortcuts like using ‘X’ for backspace or ‘Y’ for space. This design is reminiscent of typing on an Xbox console. Here’s how Microsoft describes the update:
(Microsoft’s official language for the update)
Microsoft’s description for the update:
In the coming weeks, we will release a new experience for Windows 11 users that allows you to use your Xbox controller to type more efficiently on your PC! We’ve optimized the touch keyboard layout for gamepad use and added shortcuts for easy navigation. So, whether you’re gaming or working, this update makes it easier than ever to switch between tasks without leaving your controller!
In Windows 11, we’ve reconfigured the touch keyboard to support a gamepad layout, allowing you to control and type using your Xbox controller. This update provides functionality such as the X button acting as the backspace key, and the Y button serving as the spacebar. Furthermore, the keys have been organized vertically for more convenient navigation with your controller.
Given that this controller works on Windows 11 mobile devices, it might further substantiate rumors of an upcoming Xbox-branded portable device due later in the year. Reports suggest that Microsoft could be collaborating with Asus for the device, which would feature Windows OS and an Xbox design. Moreover, there are also whispers within the company about a separate Xbox-branded portable device slated for release in 2027.
For some time now, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, has hinted at the development of a portable Xbox device, expressing his desire for existing handheld gaming devices to emulate an Xbox experience. This ambition aligns with a marketing strategy aimed at emphasizing that Xbox is not just one specific console, but rather a broader gaming ecosystem.
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2025-03-20 18:09