Xbox handheld owners finally get the one feature they’ve begged for, and it instantly fixes one of the platform’s most annoying problems
Xbox has rolled out a new Insider update adding joystick cursor support to Xbox Game Bar, delivering a long-requested feature for handheld gaming. The Gamepad Cursor toggle enables more intuitive navigation on handheld devices compared to existing alternatives like those found in Armoury Crate. This update continues Xbox’s recent momentum in implementing widely-requested features across both console and handheld platforms, addressing one of the platform’s most frustrating usability issues. The feature aims to improve the overall experience for handheld users by streamlining menu navigation and control schemes.