Windows 11 now lets you easily type with an Xbox controller
Briefly

Microsoft has launched a gamepad keyboard for Windows 11, enabling users to navigate and type using an Xbox controller. This feature enhances the on-screen keyboard by implementing shortcuts like using the X button as backspace and the Y button for space. These shortcuts mirror those in the Xbox dashboard, emphasizing Microsoft's goal of integrating Windows with Xbox functionalities. This change is part of broader improvements for handheld gaming PCs, including enhanced layouts for the Game Bar and updated Xbox app compatibility for better controller navigation.
The gamepad keyboard by Microsoft simplifies text input on Windows 11, allowing Xbox controller users to type easily with specially designed shortcuts.
Microsoft’s introduction of the gamepad keyboard enhances navigation and typing on Windows 11, catering particularly to handheld gaming PC users.
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