"As noted by The Verge, The upcoming 25H2 update for Windows 11 lets you launch the new gaming-focused, fullscreen Xbox app for Windows with just a few tweaks to the registry and the help of a third-party tool ( a Reddit post by user Gogsi123 outlines the whole process). Unlike the overlay that software companies like Asus provide for their Windows handhelds, this new Xbox app skips the entire Windows desktop environment in favor of a fullscreen, controller-friendly experience."
"While this version of the fullscreen Xbox app requires some legwork to get working, its availability across Windows handhelds undercuts one of the main appeals of the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X-which is distinctly different from Asus' ROG Ally X -which is expected to arrive on October 16, 2025. The ROG Xbox Ally X is less than a month away, and we're still not sure of pricing"
Windows often performs poorly on handheld PCs when controlled only by a gamepad, creating a clunky user experience. Asus's upcoming Xbox-branded Ally promises a dedicated, controller-friendly interface for running PC games on the go. A Windows 11 25H2 preview enables a fullscreen, gaming-focused Xbox app that bypasses the Windows desktop and offers a controller-optimized UI. Users can launch it with registry tweaks and a third-party tool, and early reports indicate marginal performance gains. Wider availability of the fullscreen Xbox app across Windows handhelds reduces the unique appeal of specific handheld overlays. The ROG Xbox Ally X is expected October 16, 2025.
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