GameSpot

Windows 11 Is Making Xbox-Controller Typing Better

Typing with an Xbox controller on Windows 11--especially handheld devices--should become easier with a new update rolling out. That's because Microsoft is bringing controller functionality ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft Brings Xbox Controller Typing to Windows 11

Microsoft is rolling out a new gamepad keyboard for Windows 11 that lets users type with an Xbox controller. This update makes the on-screen keyboard in Windows 11 easier to use with an ...

It's Now Easier to Use Your Xbox Controller to Type on Windows 11

Typing with a keyboard is second-nature to most of us at this point. Typing on a game controller, however, is not. For as ...
TweakTown

Good news for gamers - Windows 11 feature to allow typing with your Xbox controller is imminent

TL;DR: Windows 11 is introducing a new Gamepad keyboard layout for Xbox controllers, as seen in testing for some time. The feature is now in the latest Release Preview build, so should arrive ...
Windows Central

Exciting new Xbox-like features coming to Windows 11 for enhanced controller gaming

Windows 11 is about to copy a nice feature from Xbox Ally devices. Soon, long-pressing the Xbox button on a controller will open Task View. The new feature entered preview testing with ...
BGR

Xbox Controllers Get New Functionality In Latest Windows 11 Preview Build

Windows 11 Insiders are getting a fresh look at new functionality in the latest Dev Channel build. This particular version — build 26220.6682 — started rolling out on September 12. One of the big ...
The Verge

Microsoft is changing how Xbox controllers work on Windows 11

You’ll be able to long press on the Xbox button to get to a task switcher for apps and games. You’ll be able to long press on the Xbox button to get to a task switcher for apps and games. is a ...