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Windows 11’s new gamepad keyboard lets you type with an Xbox controller

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Microsoft has started testing a new gamepad keyboard layout in Windows 11 that’s designed for Xbox controllers.

The keyboard keys have been vertically aligned, so it's easier to type with a controller.

Microsoft is also making its Windows Game Bar more handheld-friendly, with a compact mode for smaller screens.

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64

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60

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42

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semi-formal

Language

English

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47

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medium-lived

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