You Can Now Use an Xbox Controller to Type in Windows

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Microsoft is expanding the capabilities of both its Windows 11 operating system and its Xbox gaming franchise with a new update that might help gamers work on both their PCs and their Xboxs with one gadget!

Namely, a new update has been released by Microsoft that enables a gamepad for the operating system that you can operate using your Xbox controller, which will make use significantly easier from more than one aspect.

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The new gamepad will have shortcuts that are fully compatible with the Xbox controller and will include the X button for backspace, the Y button for the spacebar, and the menu button to hit enter.

As for why this is happening, well, we’ve recently reported that Microsoft is looking to create a handheld gaming PC, a blend between your traditional gaming PC and Xbox, bringing the best of both worlds.

In light of that, this update comes as a small step towards that integration, as it will allow users to get used to combining these two elements together.

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Mark is the kind of person who gets way too excited about new software updates and can’t resist taking apart gadgets—just to see if they can put them back together. With years of experience in tech journalism and a love for all things digital, Mark writes about the stories behind the screens, from game-changing innovations to the everyday tech that keeps life running smoothly. Outside of work, they’re the go-to “tech support” for friends and family, whether it’s fixing a printer that won’t cooperate or explaining why Grandma’s laptop keeps showing pop-ups. When Mark isn’t glued to their screen, they’re probably building their dream PC, rewatching sci-fi movies for the hundredth time, or testing a gadget that promises to “change everything.” Spoiler: they’ll let you know if it actually does.

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