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Xbox Mode on a Windows 11 PC with dual monitors is exactly what you should expect — and that’s a shame

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Xbox Mode’s handling of dual monitor setups is raising concerns among PC gamers, with secondary displays left blank while the primary monitor runs the new console-style interface.

A glowing green Xbox logo shines prominently in the center against a blurred background of Xbox Mode promotional image.

Xbox Logo

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We spent a week with Xbox Mode — here is what actually works, what breaks, and what the community is saying about it

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Xbox Mode has officially started rolling out on Windows 11, but early feedback from users has been mixed. From rollout confusion and missing features to glitchy UI behavior and disappointing performance gains, fans are already questioning whether the new gaming-focused mode is ready for prime time.

Xbox Mode promo image showing multiple Windows 11 devices with a console-style UI and a controller, highlighting availability and Forza Horizon 6.

Xbox Mode promotional image

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"I found a project that completely solves this": PS5 and DualShock controllers get full wireless features on PC thanks to a new hack

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Although Xbox controllers work perfectly with Windows PCs out of the box, some prefer the feel of the PS5's DualSense. Without a wired connection, however, the DualSense lacks some features. That changes with this ingenious fix, requiring only a $7 Raspberry Pi to get going.

PS5 DualSense, Xbox Series X Controller

PS5 DualSense, Xbox Series X Controller

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"Absolutely ridiculous, and completely unjustifiable": World of Warcraft causes a stir — new cosmetic 'houses' cost as much as an entire expansion

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
World of Warcraft's housing system was a deep investment for the game, and is purely cosmetic offering no power or progression to players ... but, increasingly expensive additions have users questioning the value proposition here.

New World of Warcraft housing items with Gallywix the goblin crime lord crudely photoshopped on top.

Gallywix would be proud.

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"Another comical decision": Warcraft 3: Legacy just landed on Battle.net, but the Reforged disaster isn't over

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
After Warcraft 3: Reforged effectively ruined Warcraft 3 for so many players about six years ago, Blizzard has now added a "Legacy" version to Battle.net. Here's what you need to know.

Warcraft 3 Reforged

An official screencap from Warcraft 3: Reforged.

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"The best flight stick I've ever used": This high-end customizable HOTAS with OLED HUD gets a massive $100 discount

✇Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
For a limited time during Amazon Gaming Week, you can pick up the best flight sim HOTAS we've ever tested for $100 less than usual.

Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck with Windows Central 'The Best' award

Turtle Beach's VelocityOne Flightdeck is $100 less right now during Amazon Gaming Week.

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"If it continues like this WoW will inevitably die": World of Warcraft players beg Blizzard to slow down — for all the wrong reasons

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
I recently alluded to this idea that World of Warcraft is losing control of its quality ... well, control. And this concept really came to ahead this week with Midnight's 12.0.5 patch, which introduced a mountain of new bugs.

A bug in World of Warcraft. Like, an actual bug, a beetle.

A bug in World of Warcraft. Like, an actual bug, a beetle.

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MAINGEAR’s MG‑1 MK II upgrades CPU, cooling, and expandability to turn a compact mini PC into a true desktop replacement

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Maingear has revealed a refreshed MG-1 Mk. II custom gaming PC that builds on what made the original model so great. It's more powerful, it runs cooler, and its cables are hidden. Here's how it works.

A sleek black gaming PC with glowing blue LED fans and a side glass panel showcasing internal components. Vibrant blue and green geometric background.

The Maingear MG-1 Mk. II is now available to buy in customizable or pre-built configurations.

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"I know that a lot of PC gamers are resistant to AI": SteamGPT shows up in datamined Steam files, suggesting Valve plans to add AI to help in these two key areas

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Reference to something called SteamGPT has appeared in a datamined Steam update, which could mean that Valve is bringing in AI to help speed up support requests and to buff anti-cheat. Here's what you need to know.

A Steam Deck OLED handheld gaming console on a solid purple background

<p>Helldivers 2 runs pretty well on Steam Deck, all things considered.</p>

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"What's going on?!!": World of Warcraft just created a truly insane, epic moment in gaming history — I had no idea Blizzard was still capable.

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
I have no idea how Blizzard pulled this off, but during World of Warcraft's Mythic raiding "Race to World First" esports event, U.S. team Liquid discovered live to thousands that the final boss had an insane, secret final phase.

World of Warcraft casters react to L'ura's secret phase

World of Warcraft's Race to World First esports event took a truly unexpected turn, as the final boss on Mythic difficulty emerged into a secret phase, just as the game's frontrunner thought they'd won.

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Upcoming indie game Boxroom emulates physical game collections with your Steam library: "Economic depression simulator"

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Boxroom is an upcoming Steam game that transforms your digital library into a customizable physical-style collection room, letting players display and interact with their games.

In-game image of Boxroom

Boxroom is an upcoming Steam game that transforms your digital library into a customizable physical-style collection room.

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'World of Warcraft: Midnight' Season 1 story end suggests to me that Blizzard really needs to rethink its story design processes — This could be much better, and far more satisfying with only a few tweaks.

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
SPOILERS: World of Warcraft's latest expansion is already proving controversial for re-treading some of the game's most hated lore. But is Blizzard trying to fix it, or will they end up making it worse?

World of Warcraft: Midnight

Xal'atath is angry. Very angry. Sorta.

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“I didn’t expect these swings”: Steam’s March survey reveals PC hardware trends that caught me off guard

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Steam just released its March hardware and software survey, and it's clear that the PC gaming market is going through a massive flux as inflated prices force buyers into new (and old) areas.

NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti (ASUS TUF Gaming)

PC gamers are clearly settling for less as huge swings are seen in Steam's March survey.

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32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM is 33% off today only — This superb memory deal for PC gamers might sell out before midnight

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Memory deals are more important than ever with the current RAM pricing surges, and Woot! is currently home to today's best deal. It expires tonight (if not sooner), so don't hold out too long.

Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM

32GB of Corsair's Vengeance DDR5-6000MT/s RAM is 33% off today only at Woot!

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 director sticks up for NVIDIA's DLSS 5 AI tech, says "This is just a little uncanny beginning" — "No way haters will stop this"

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
NVIDIA's upcoming DLSS 5 AI tech has been widely criticized by game players and devs alike, but KCD2 director Daniel Vávra believes it has a bright future.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Daniel Vávra, the lead dev of Warhorse Studios' Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, believes that DLSS 5 will catch on with developers and be refined over time.

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Razer Viper V3 Pro drops under $120 — The Razer V4 Pro is overkill for most gamers

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Razer's Viper V3 Pro just hit $119.99. While the new V4 Pro has higher ceiling specs, the V3 Pro remains a top-tier e-sports mouse with a pro-proven 35K sensor.

Image of the Razer Viper V3 Pro wireless gaming mouse.

The Razer Viper V3 Pro was one of the best gaming mouse on the market until yesterday, but it's now a much better value.

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Kerbal Space Program 2 is the scam that won't die — How this game is still allowed on Steam as "Early Access" is beyond me

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Par : [email protected] (Michael Hoglund)
How this game is still allowed to be on Steam as an Early Access title is beyond me.

Kerbal Space Program 2 screenshot of a Kerbal overlooking a stone.

RIP Kerbal Space Program 2, or at least, for now.

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Razer unveils Viper V4 Pro with 50K sensor, 8,000Hz polling, and an optical scroll wheel

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
The Razer Viper V4 Pro features a 50K sensor, 180-hour battery life, and a more durable optical scroll wheel in a 49g symmetrical design.

Razer Viper V4 Pro

The Razer Viper V4 Pro maintains the symmetrical shape of its predecessor while upgrading the internals.

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World of Warcraft: Midnight review — This dark middle act has immense ambition, but Blizzard is spreading itself thin at the cost of quality

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
The high bar Blizzard has set itself has given us more "stuff" to do in WoW than ever, but there's a variety of quality issues that are compounding into frustration.

World of Warcraft: Midnight

World of Warcraft: Midnight

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