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Windows 11 on Arm: Microsoft unveils major gaming improvements


Microsoft has announced an update to the Xbox app that enables the ability to download Xbox PC games on Arm-based devices, while also committing to improving gaming on Arm devices as a whole.

When Qualcomm first announced its Snapdragon X SoC last year, it touted gaming as a significant area of improvement for the new generation of chips. Games that rely on it wouldn't even run a lot of the time, meaning many popular titles like Halo Infinite, Fortnite, and Leage of Legends were unplayable on Arm-based PCs, even if they ran well under emulation. It has committed to building out a dedicated UI and experience for handheld gaming PCs that will make them easier to use when powered by Windows 11, including for the the recently announced Xbox ROG Ally.

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