Microsoft launches a new gamepad keyboard layout for Windows 11
Briefly

Typing on a digital keyboard using an Xbox controller can be frustratingly slow. Microsoft aims to address this with a new gamepad keyboard for the touch keyboard on Windows 11. This update includes better navigation, with the X button as backspace, Y as spacebar, and the menu button as enter. The keys are also vertically aligned for easier access. Initially beta tested in September, the update is now available in the Release Preview version of Windows 11, promising enhanced experiences for gamers and streamers alike.
The updated keyboard should make it easier to use the on-screen one with an Xbox controller, featuring greater navigation and helpful shortcuts for a smoother experience.
This new gamepad keyboard for Windows 11's touch keyboard brings usability enhancements, allowing users to navigate with the controller more efficiently for gaming and streaming.
Microsoft has aligned the keyboard keys vertically, optimizing the layout for smoother use, while allowing the X, Y, and menu buttons to serve as backspace, spacebar, and enter.
The beta testing phase for this innovative keyboard began in September, and it is now part of the Release Preview for Windows 11, promising significant usability improvements.
Read at Engadget
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