Hands‑on with the new Xbox PC app: a major performance boost on Xbox Ally X
Microsoft’s new Xbox PC app, which leaked to some users prematurely, delivers significant performance and usability improvements for PC gaming. A hands-on test of the application on Xbox Ally hardware revealed substantial gains in navigation speed and overall responsiveness, with improvements described as “night and day” better than previous versions.
The Xbox PC app has undergone major improvements over the past couple of years as Microsoft has intensified its focus on Windows and PC gaming. The competition from Steam OS has driven meaningful enhancements across both usability and performance, pushing Microsoft to deliver better functionality for PC gamers. The new build demonstrates the company’s commitment to matching the quality of experience offered by competing platforms.