Microsoft officially released its Xbox Full Screen Experience for all Windows-based handheld gaming devices on November 21, 2025. This software update creates a more console-like, controller-friendly interface that bypasses the traditional Windows desktop, aiming to improve usability and better compete with platforms like Valve's Steam Deck. A key benefit is improved performance, as the new mode frees up approximately 2GB of system memory by not loading the standard desktop environment. The update unifies game libraries from various launchers, including Steam and the Microsoft Store, into a single dashboard. The broad rollout follows a successful initial test period on specific partner hardware, making the feature widely available to all compatible devices.