During GDC 2026, Xbox held a panel speaking about the future of the company, explaining how its console will reshape gaming in the years to come. Though the hardware itself won't come before at least late 2027, Xbox's software side won't sit idly and will instead come to all Windows devices starting this April.
That was confirmed by Jason Ronald, Xbox's VP of Next Generation, during today's GDC panel. He said that the release of the ROG Xbox Ally last year significantly informed the company's subsequent decisions, as fans who purchased that device got the chance to experience Xbox's software innovations first-hand. Primarily, however, it appears fans were surprised by the quality of the device's "Xbox Mode," which runs on top of its underlying Windows operating system, simulating a console-like experience.
