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Xbox November Update: Gaming Copilot Available on Mobile, Full Screen Experience Out Now, and More – Xbox Wire
Full Screen Experience Expands Availability

We’re excited to bring the full screen experience (FSE) to even more Windows devices. FSE is now generally available on additional Windows handhelds currently in market, and Windows Insiders can preview the full screen experience on more Windows 11 PC form factors.

Built for console-style navigation, this experience gives you a clean, distraction-free interface designed for controller-first gaming. Just pair your controller to your PC and enjoy smooth task switching and a streamlined gaming experience whether you’re on a desktop, laptop, or tablet.

Want to be among the first to try it out? Check out our announcement article for all the details. [Back to Top]

Cloud Gaming Updates

User-Selected Resolution

We’re excited to introduce enhanced stream quality for select titles, including support for up to 1440p. In line with this upgrade, we’re enabling you to choose your preferred video quality when streaming games by giving you more control over the experience.

User Selected Resolution allows players to manually choose their preferred streaming resolution before launching a game. This has been a top player request, and we’re excited to roll it out in alignment with support for higher stream quality (up to 1440p for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers). This ensures players can tailor their subscription to match how and where they play.

Expanding Access to Xbox Cloud Gaming

As a part of our commitment to bring gaming to more players, we continue to expand Xbox Cloud Gaming to more regions and devices.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Launches in India: Players in India can nowstream and play hundreds of titles on the devices they already own, whether it’s on an Xbox console, PC, handheld, mobile phone, or supported TVs. This launch marks India as Xbox’s 29th cloud gaming market – a major step in our mission to bring the joy and community of gaming to everyone on the planet.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Available on LG TV and Amazon Fire TV devices in Brazil and Argentina: In Brazil and Argentina, we’re expanding our server network and strengthening partnerships. These investments mean Xbox Game Pass subscribers in these regions can jump into their favorite games faster and enjoy reduced wait times, across even more devices. We are excited to announce that cloud gaming is now available on supported LG TVs and Fire TV devices. All you need is a compatible device, controller, Game Pass subscription, and a high-speed internet connection.

Xbox Cloud Gaming on More Fire TV Devices: Coming soon, we will be supporting the Xbox app on more Amazon Fire TV devices including:
- Fire TV Stick 4K Plus
- Fire TV Stick 4K Select
- Fire TV 4-Series TVs
- Fire TV Omni QLED TVs
To get started, simply install and launch the Xbox app from your supported Fire TV device.

To learn more about where players can access Xbox cloud gaming, see xbox.com/cloud-devices. Note, availability of devices may vary by region.
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Xbox Design Lab

Have you ever wanted to make a custom controller that is uniquely yours? Bring your vision to life and make it personal with free engraving with Xbox Design Lab. Add your name, a message, or something that inspires you. Because gaming is personal and your controller should be too.

Don’t miss your chance for free custom engraving on all controller purchases November 28 through December 12. Design yours now! [Back to Top]

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Xbox Accessories – Backbone Pro – Xbox Edition: Take Your Gaming Anywhere

Introducing the Backbone Pro – Xbox Edition: a great gaming experience built for almost any screen you own. Designed for versatility, it delivers the familiar feel of an Xbox controller across nearly any screen – phone, tablet, PC, TV, or streaming device.

With both wired USB-C and wireless Bluetooth connectivity, plus an all-new ergonomic design that delivers the familiar feel of an Xbox controller and is built for extended play, Backbone Pro makes it easy to jump into your favorite games wherever you are.

Backbone Pro – Xbox Edition is available on Backbone.com, xbox.com and Amazon.

Xbox Accessories – The SpongeBob Movie Limited Edition Xbox Controllers

Dive into your next quest with The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants Xbox Limited Edition controllers.

Choose your adventure with the Xbox Wireless Controller or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, both featuring SpongeBob’s iconic smile. Customize and upgrade your design even further with Xbox Design Lab. Choose from a variety of button styles, metallic triggers, rubberized grips, and optional engraving for that personal touch. Whether you’re gaming on console, PC, or cloud – connect quickly, play fiercely, and sail smoothly cross devices with ease.

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants Xbox Limited Edition controllers are available now. Head to Xbox.com to explore more.

Grab yours today and catch The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, only in cinemas on December 19. [Back to Top]

Game Additions

Xbox Play Anywhere – Buy once, play anywhere

Over 1,000 games now support Xbox Play Anywhere, making it easier than ever to switch between PC, console, and supported handhelds, at no extra cost to you. Jump into games like ARC Raiders and Keeper now. Your progress travels with you, including saves, add-ons, and achievements. Just sign in with your Xbox account on any device and pick up right where you left off.

These are the games added to the Xbox Play Anywhere collection in October:
- Abyssal Drift
- Arc Raiders
- Ball Blast
- Ball x Pit
- Barbie Horse Trails
- Blood West
- Bounty Star
- Captain Tideborne and the Siren’s Call
- Card Collector Trading Shop
- Carnage: Battle Arena
- Car Driving School Simulator
- Chicken Run: Eggstraction
- Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner
- Criss Cross
- Detective – The Test
- DIY Fashion Star
- Dora: Rainforest Rescue
- Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
- Dreamed Away
- Dreamout
- Dungeon Minesweeper
- Ember Knights: Heroes of the Nexus Edition
- FatalZone
- Galacticon
- Grand Poker Casino
- Greek Tragedy
- Halls of Torment
- Hannah VCR
- Hell Is Other Demons
- Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed
- Infantry Attack
- Jurassic World Evolution 3
- Keeper
- Kotenok
- Little Nightmares III
- Little Rocket Lab
- Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
- Mystical Mixing
- Pacific Drive
- Ping Pong Up
- Platzle
- PowerWash Simulator 2
- Puff Up
- Road to Exotics
- Schoolboy Escape – Xbox Edition
- Science Skaters
- Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club
- SOPA – Tale of the Stolen Potato
- Space Elite Force – Reloaded
- SpotCat vs The Cheddar Mafia In Space
- Strike Force 3
- Superball
- Super Hero Demolition
- Super Mining Mechs
- Supermarket Simulator
- Stay Still
- The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes
- The Grinch: Christmas Adventures – Merry & Mischievous Edition
- The Jackbox Party Pack 11
- Twins of the Sun
- Water Delivery
Check out the full list of available games that players can enjoy anywhere.

Stream your own game – Over 1000+ games

We’re continuing to grow the Stream your own game collection in Xbox Cloud Gaming. Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can now stream from a library of 1000+ games they own, across supported devices. That includes titles like SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide and Train Sim World 6: Standard Edition.

More games, more flexibility, and more ways to play – wherever you may be.

Recently added:
- 3on3 FreeStyle
- Anno 117: Pax Romana
- Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
- Cricket 26
- Crime Boss: Rockay City
- FATE: Reawakened
- I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival
- Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road
- Let’s Sing 2026
- Monster Hunter Stories
- Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
- Morsels
- PMR – Project: Motor Racing
- Satisfactory
- SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide
- Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
- Train Sim World 6: Standard Edition
- Wild Bastards
- WWE 2K25
- …and many more!
Coming soon:
- Hammerwatch II
- MLB The Show 25
- Nice Day For Fishing
- Rennsport
- …and many more!
Check out the full list of cloud-playable games available to stream on supported devices here. For more information on Stream your own game, learn more here.

More games added to Retro Classics

Great games deserve to stick around, and we’re making sure they do. Xbox and Antstream Arcade are bringing retro favorites to modern devices with Retro Classics available on Game Pass, so players can keep enjoying the classics. With over 1 million players already diving into Retro Classics, here’s a look at the titles that have been recently added to Retro Classics from Blizzard Entertainment.
- Blackthorne
- Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest
- Rock N Roll Racing
- RPM Racing
- The Lost Vikings
Game Pass subscribers can join weekly tournaments, take on community challenges and enjoy a growing library of Activision and Blizzard games with the Retro Classics collection set to expand to more than 100 titles over time. Click here for more information on Retro Classics.

Xbox adds mouse and keyboard and touch controls for more games

Xbox supports the use of wired USB mice and keyboards for navigation in select games and apps, as well as across Xbox and Windows devices.

For players enjoying Xbox games on mobile, Xbox touch controls deliver a controller-free experience for hundreds of titles. Today, there are 130+ games with mouse and keyboard support active on cloud and 230+ games with touch controls available on cloud, giving you more ways to play than ever before.

Some games even provide custom control overlays or render their own touch layouts, creating a tailored experience for each title’s unique gameplay. Learn how to set up and customize your touch controls here.

Here are the latest titles added this month:

Mouse and keyboard:
- Death Come True
- Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
- Fate Seeker 2
- For The Warp
- Great God Grove
Touch:
- Dead Space
- Dead Space 2
- Dead Space 3
- Dragon Age: Inquisition
- Grid Legends
- Immortals of Aveum
- It Takes Two
- Mass Effect: Andromeda
- Mirror’s Edge Catalyst
- Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2
- Tales of Kenzera: Zau
- The Outer Worlds 2
- The Sims 4
- Unravel 2
- Wild Hearts
For support on setting up devices, see here for more details.

Help Shape the Future of Xbox

Stay tuned to Xbox Wire for future updates and the latest and greatest Xbox news. For support related to Xbox updates, visit the official Xbox Support site.

We love hearing from the community, whether it’s a new feature idea or feedback on something we can improve upon. Xbox is always evolving, and your input helps shape what’s next. If you’d like to help create the future of Xbox and get early access to new features, join the Xbox Insider Program today by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub for Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One or Windows PC. [Back to Top]

Happy gaming!
Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor

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Xbox August Update: Cross-Device Play History, Controller Updates, and More – Xbox Wire

As part of our continuing effort at Xbox to deliver more meaningful and fun gaming moments, however you play, we’re bringing some exciting improvements across devices in this month’s update. Soon, you will be able to more easily sync your gameplay with cross-device play history, along with cloud-playable games now appearing in your play history. With the new My apps tab in the Xbox PC app, you can quickly launch your favorite apps or games from multiple storefronts. Gaming Copilot (Beta) for Game Bar on Windows 11 is now in preview and is designed to be your gaming sidekick. And controller navigation through the Xbox PC app just got a whole lot smoother. Read more about the new features below, including new gaming additions for Xbox Play Anywhere, Stream your own game, Retro Classics, and more.

Here’s what’s new:

Cross-Device and Cloud-Playable Play History Now Rolling Out

Last month we announced the preview for cross-device play history and cloud-playable games, making it easier than ever to keep playing your games across Xbox, wherever you are. What started with Xbox Insiders is now rolling out and will soon be available to everyone.

Your play history will now sync across devices, showing up on console and in the Xbox PC app. So, whether you’re switching screens from one room to the next or picking up where you left off at a friend’s house, your recently played games are right there so you can jump back in.

You’ll also start seeing cloud-playable games show up in your history. That means every cloud-enabled title, from original Xbox classics to Xbox Series X|S exclusives, is now in one place whether you own it or play through Xbox Game Pass. It’s a simpler, more connected way to find and get into cloud gaming.

There are multiple entry points to continue playing your current games. On console, check out the Play history tile on the Home page, and on the Xbox PC app, you can find your Play history under the Most Recent section in the sidebar menu as well as the Play history tab in My Library.

PC Gaming Updates

Bring Everything Together with My apps – Available to Xbox Insiders

We’re continuing to evolve the Xbox on PC experience, and we’ve rolled out My apps to Xbox Insiders, a new tab in the Xbox PC app that makes it easier to get to the apps you use most. With My apps, Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview can now quickly launch key apps and storefronts, like browsers, utilities, and game launchers, right from the library. No more bouncing between desktop windows; everything’s in one spot and ready to go.

This builds on our work with the aggregated gaming library, making it easier to find, download, and launch your games from multiple storefronts directly from the Xbox PC app. Whether you’re on a Windows 11 PC or a handheld device, My apps help streamline your setup so you can spend more time playing and less time searching.

We’re starting with a curated set of apps and will expand support over time. Learn more about My apps in the full article here.

Gaming Copilot (Beta) on Game Bar – In Preview to Xbox Insiders

Gaming Copilot (Beta) is now available in Game Bar on Windows 11 for Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview. It’s built to be your go-to sidekick, helping you get past tough spots so you can stay focused on what matters: playing the games you love.

Whether you’re looking for tips, stuck on a boss, or just want to get into the action faster, Gaming Copilot (Beta) is here to make things smoother and more personal. It’s smart, helpful when you need it, and stays out of the way when you don’t.

Want to dig in? Check out the Xbox Insiders article for more on how to get started.

Controller Navigation in the Xbox PC App Just Got a Lot Smarter

The Xbox PC app now makes it easier to move between controller, keyboard, and touch – no matter how you play. We’ve added smart updates for controller and keyboard users that make navigation feel more intuitive and console-like: A to select, B to go back, Y to search. You’ll notice smoother trigger and bumper behavior, faster scrolling, and smarter focus memory between pages. Keyboard navigation also got a boost.

Visually, things are cleaner. Focus indicators are clearer, animations are subtle but purposeful, and everything feels more polished. It’s all about making the experience feel familiar, responsive, and just better.

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Xbox Consoles – Dynamic Backgrounds

Gears of War: Reloaded, Grounded 2, Madden NFL 26, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Sea of Thieves all introduced new dynamic backgrounds for Xbox Series X|S consoles, allowing players to customize their consoles to match exciting new games.

Game Additions

Xbox Play Anywhere – Buy once, play anywhere

Over 1,000 games now support Xbox Play Anywhere, making it easier than ever to switch between PC, console, and supported handhelds, at no extra cost to you. Your progress travels with you, including saves, add-ons, and achievements. Just sign in with your Xbox account on any device and pick up right where you left off.

These are the games added to the Xbox Play Anywhere collection in July:

Abiotic Factor

Aquapark io

Back to the Dawn

Bad End Theater

Crowd City

Dead of Darkness

EDENS ZERO

Golf Guys

Grounded 2

Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+

Maiden Cops

Mecha BREAK

Minami Lane

My Friendly Neighborhood

No Heroes Here 2

Novel Rogue

RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business

Sand Legends

Spell Disk

The Last Camp

The Wandering Village

Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 – Stormy Knights

Wheel World

Check out the full list of available games that players can enjoy anywhere.

Stream your own game – Over 450+ games

We’re continuing to grow the Stream your own game collection in Xbox Cloud Gaming. Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream from a library of 450+ games they own, across supported devices. That includes titles like GRADIUS ORIGINS and Mafia: The Old Country.

More games, more flexibility, and more ways to play – wherever you may be.

Recently added:

A Short Hike

Bugsnax

DC League of Super Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace

Don’t Starve

Everspace

Evil Genius 2: World Domination

Gradius Origins

Let’s Build a Zoo

Library of Ruina

Mafia: The Old Country

Scorn

Somerville

…and many more!

Check out the full list of cloud-playable games available to stream on supported devices here. For more information, learn more here.

More games added to Retro Classics

Great games deserve to stick around, and we’re making sure they do. Xbox and Antstream Arcade are bringing retro favorites to modern devices through Game Pass, so players can keep enjoying the classics. With over 1 million players already diving into Retro Classics, here’s a look at the latest and upcoming titles.

Caesar 3

Climber 5

Oystron

Private Eye

Shootin’ Gallery

The Colonel’s Bequest

Wing War

Game Pass subscribers can keep an eye out for new weekly tournaments, community challenges and more games added from Activision and Blizzard, expanding the Retro Classics collection to more than 100+ titles over time. Click here for more information on Retro Classics.

Xbox adds mouse and keyboard and touch controls for more games

Xbox supports the use of wired USB mice and keyboards for navigation in select games and apps, and for getting around on Xbox and Windows devices.

In addition, for Xbox players enjoying games on their mobile devices, Xbox touch controls are available for select games, allowing you to experience a different way to play – by touch and without a controller. Some games render their own controls in-game or supply custom control overlays, providing a more tailored experience for each game’s unique gameplay. Learn more about how you can set up and tailor your game’s touch controls here.

Here are the latest titles added this month:

Mouse and keyboard:

Barbie Project Friendship

F1 Manager 2023

F1 Manager 2024

Frag Punk

Grounded 2

Heretic + Hexen

Mecha BREAK

Paw Patrol Grand Prix

The First Descendent

Ultimate Chicken Horse

Ultimate Custom Night

War Thunder

Touch:

For support on setting up devices, see here for more details.

Help Shape the Future of Xbox

Stay tuned to Xbox Wire for future updates and the latest and greatest Xbox news. For support related to Xbox updates, visit the official Xbox Support site.

We love hearing from the community, whether it’s a new feature idea or feedback on something we can improve upon. Xbox is always evolving, and your input helps shape what’s next. If you’d like to help create the future of Xbox and get early access to new features, join the Xbox Insider Program today by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub for Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One or Windows PC.

Happy gaming!

Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor

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August 28, 2025