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Windows 11’s new gamepad keyboard lets you type with an Xbox controller
This keyboard could improve Windows handhelds, too.
Microsoft has started testing a new gamepad keyboard layout in Windows 11 that’s designed for Xbox controllers. Microsoft still needs to address basic things, like not being able to log into Windows with a controller or not getting the on-screen keyboard when you tap into text fields. Microsoft is also making its Windows Game Bar more handheld-friendly, with a compact mode that’s designed for smaller screens.
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