Windows 11 now lets you easily type with an Xbox controller
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Summary
Microsoft has made several updates to its operating system which make it more controller-friendly, particularly for handheld gaming PCs.
A new gamepad keyboard feature for Windows 11 is in beta testing, which makes typing using an Xbox controller easier.
It includes shortcuts that replicate the console’s dashboard keys for backspace, spacebar, and enter.
The Windows Game Bar has also been optimised for handheld devices, along with the main Xbox app for PCs, adding a compact mode and navigation shortcuts.
Microsoft is said to be working on combining the best elements of Windows and Xbox for handheld devices, along with basic usability improvements.
The gamepad keyboard will be available to all Windows 11 users in the next few weeks.