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Got a new Copilot PC? Here’s the setup trick that makes Windows 11 feel brand new

Setting up a Copilot+ PC is slightly different than a regular computer, and in this guide, I'll outline the steps to complete the initial setup, as well as post-installation steps, such as updates, personalization, performance tweaks, app setup, file transfers, and backup.

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[UPDATE] Legion Go and other Windows handhelds finally get Xbox Ally X's Full Screen Experience — It's available now

During today's Xbox Partner Preview, Xbox announced that the Xbox Ally's Xbox Full Screen Experience will be releasing for all other Windows handhelds tomorrow.

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ZOOPUNK showcases grizzled combat and wondrous colors, but something feels off — as the developer denies AI accusations

I couldn't help but catch the weird dialogue during cutscenes in the trailer for Zoopunk shown during Xbox Partner Preview.

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'Erosion' looks set to be my next Xbox indie addiction — this cyberpunk western warps timelines on a quest to save your daughter

During the Xbox Partner Preview, we got a look at the upcoming cyberpunk western game, Erosion. It looks like an awesome game that we can't wait to play.

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One of Xbox Game Pass' biggest supporters is going cosmic horror with its first sequel, and we just got our first look

During the latest Xbox Partner Preview, Cococucumber announced its next game — and its first ever sequel. Echo Generation 2 is official and coming to Game Pass.

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007 First Light wouldn't be a James Bond game without an Aston Martin car, but why wait? — You can already drive it in this other Xbox game

During the Xbox Partner Preview November 2025, IO Interactive showed off the custom Aston Martin Valhalla that Bond can drive in 007 First Light.

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Vampire Crawlers is my favorite surprise of the Xbox Partner Preview and combines my two favorite games

Creators of Vampire Survivors just announced a brand new game, Vampire Crawlers at the Xbox Partner Preview.

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Dave the Diver shadow drops on Xbox — Nearly three years after its initial launch, Xbox players can enjoy this charming fishing and restaurant management game

Nearly three years after its initial PC launch, Dave the Diver is finally on Xbox thanks to today's shadow drop. It's also bringing DLC with it.

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Everything announced at the Xbox Partner Preview (Nov. 2025) — Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, shadow drops, and more!

The Xbox Partner Preview returned on Nov. 20, 2025 with a host of brand-new reveals and announcements, with Xbox Game Pass and Play Anywhere front and center.

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Silent Hill 2 remake for Xbox looks imminent, as the store page is here — with Xbox Play Anywhere support, too (Update, it's live!)

An Xbox store page for the Silent Hill 2 remake is now live, confirming Xbox Play Anywhere support and suggesting a launch is imminent.

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Wishlisting your way to Xbox savings — this simple trick could save you money on your next purchase

Save money on your Xbox games with a simple wishlist trick you might be missing. A quick wishlist tip that can unlock surprise discounts on the Xbox Store

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Windows is 40 years old today — but its future has never been less certain

With Windows turning 40, we take a look at how it got here, the current state of the platform, and whether or not it will even be here in another 40 years.

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I found the EASIEST way to grind most of the Black Ops 7 Endgame Camos — you don't even have to fire a weapon!

I found a way to quickly and easily grind towards the Mastery Camos in Black Ops 7's Endgame mode that doesn't even require firing a weapon. Here's what to do.

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Qualcomm claims 90 percent of top Windows games will run on Snapdragon X2 laptops, raising hopes that gaming for Windows on Arm is finally ready for prime time

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite chips promise major gaming improvements on Windows, with better GPU performance, anti-cheat support, and improved app compatibility.

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Halo is revived in this Counter-Strike 2 mod while Halo Infinite says goodbye — Project Misriah brings classic multiplayer to CS2

Classic Halo multiplayer returns inside Counter-Strike 2 with Project Misriah, a fan-made mod that's live now.

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Has Treyarch admitted that the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 campaign is terrible? Sort of looks like it.

Treyarch, developer of Black Ops 7, has taken a bold step after just a week of the game's life to remove the need to clear the campaign in order to join Endgame.

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Control Panel is live — unlocking Fortnite and more game optimizations on Windows on ARM

Several months after first being announced, Qualcomm has released the Snapdragon Control Panel into general availability. It provides optimized game settings options, improves performance, and more.

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PowerToys breaks free from OpenAI limits — Advanced Paste now works with multiple AI models

PowerToys v0.96 removes Advanced Paste’s reliance on OpenAI and adds support for Gemini, Mistral, Azure OpenAI, and local models powered by your PC’s NPU.

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A free tool lets Windows 11 PCs mimic the Xbox full‑screen experience, giving gamers a console‑style interface and streamlined navigation

The bits needed to enable the Xbox Full Screen Experience on Windows 11 are buried within, even on your own PC. This free tool enables it without you having to go poking around.

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Heads up soldiers, Battlefield 6 joins REDSEC in being free next week — here's when you can play, and how the free trial works

Battlefield 6 is going free-to-play with a special free trial soon to celebrate the launch of the California Resistance update.

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Dispatch creative director says generative AI isn't a solution for creative problems — "Maybe it's a creative one if you aren't creative."

Dispatch developer AdHoc Studio has a dim view of generative AI, saying that maybe it's a creative solution "if you aren't creative."

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Battlefield 6 boldly claims it's the "best-selling shooter game of the year," even though Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 just came out — will its lead hold?

EA and Battlefield Studios have claimed Battlefield 6 is the "best selling shooter" of 2025 days after the launch of Black Ops 7. Will Call of Duty catch up and snatch the crown?

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Microsoft AI CEO pushes back against critics after recent Windows AI backlash — "the fact that people are unimpressed ... is mindblowing to me"

Mustafa Suleyman says people that are unimpressed with AI's capabilities are mind blowing to him, after recent backlash around Copilot and Windows as an agentic OS.

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A game that should carry an addiction warning — the most satisfying factory-builder on Xbox is pure video game joy

Coffee Stain Studios releases Satisfactory on Xbox, and it should probably come with an addiction warning. Here's what you need to know.

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Test your ARC Raiders knowledge with this quiz — See if you can get a better score than your squad mates

Think you really know ARC Raiders? With the game smashing player records, earning a Game Awards nomination, and sparking plenty of conversation since launch, now’s the perfect time to put your knowledge to the test. Try the quiz, compare your score, and see if you’re a true Raider.

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