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Xbox Handheld Full-Screen Mode Unlocked Early on Windows 11

The community workaround uses a Release Preview build with low‑level tweaks that can leave systems unstable.

Xbox mode running on ROG Ally
A Lenovo Legion Go S running Microsoft Xbox Full screen experience
This is Xbox Full screen experience running on an ROG Xbox Ally
New Windows 11 update lets you try Xbox Ally fullscreen mode on other handhelds

Overview

  • Enthusiasts have enabled Microsoft’s new full-screen handheld experience on Windows 11 25H2, letting devices boot straight into the Xbox app.
  • The unofficial method works on multiple handheld PCs, including Asus ROG Ally models and MSI’s Claw, according to hands-on testing and community reports.
  • The mode suppresses the Windows Explorer shell and background processes, freeing roughly 2GB of memory for games and presenting a handheld-friendly task view.
  • The process requires joining the Windows Insider Release Preview, editing the registry and Windows Feature Store (Velocity), and carries risks that may require a rollback or reinstall.
  • Guides circulating on Reddit detail the steps, while Microsoft cautions desktop use is best with touch or a mouse; the partner-built ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X are slated to launch on October 16.