Microsoft’s new “Full screen experience” mode for handheld gaming PCs is reportedly not officially usable yet, but enthusiasts have discovered a way to enable it through a Preview version of Windows along with a third-party tool. Unfortunately, this workaround might not give the best results, as personal experiences indicate potential functionality issues.
Guide to Setup
Detailed steps on how to activate this mode can be found on Reddit, courtesy of user Gogsi123 (via The Verge). Here’s a brief overview of the essential steps:
- Join the Windows Insider Program and update to version 25H2.
- If the option isn’t visible in Settings, utilize ViVeTool to unlock the feature. Some users may recall using this tool to access Copilot features before their official release in certain regions.
Setting up Full Screen Experience
After undergoing the setup, a reboot should ideally grant access to the Full Screen Experience, though reports indicate it may not function optimally on all devices. For instance, after setting it up on a Lenovo Legion Go S, the feature appeared, but control functionality was lacking.
Switching between gaming and desktop modes was seamless, and the features echoed SteamOS-like usability. However, this experience varies greatly depending on the specific handheld hardware.
The question remains whether this feature will enhance performance and efficiency as intended, or if it ultimately fails to compete with Linux-based systems like SteamOS.
