p>Life is better in 2022 for those who play on Apple macOS and Linux however Windows remains the most reliable PC operating system for games. Microsoft is well aware of this fact, and as a result, it has bundled plenty of gaming features into Windows over the years-on Windows 11, there are even more gaming-related features. Here are the Windows 11 features that will make your next frag session even more enjoyable.
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p>Game Bar
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p>Windows 11 Game Bar.
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p>Windows 11 comes preloaded with the Game Bar. This allows you to quickly access some useful tools with only one keystroke. You can access the Game Bar at any time (even even if you're not playing a game) by pressing Win + G. If you have an Xbox controller that is connected to your PC, pressing the Xbox button will also open the Game Bar.
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p>The Game Bar is an overlay with widgets that allow you to capture gameplay footage, manage audio output and monitor PC performance and more. In the settings, you can login to your social media accounts for immediate sharing of your recorded images and clips.
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p>DirectStorage?
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p>Microsoft has come up with a way for your hardware to communicate better with each other, which will improve performance in games. It's known as DirectStorage? and you don't have to do anything to enable it. However, you'll need to meet certain hardware requirements that may require an upgrade.
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p>Windows 11 DirectStorage?.
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p>DirectStorage? allows your computer's memory (where game data is stored) to directly communicate with the GPU. This cuts out the decompression step CPUs most systems require, removing an important performance bottleneck. Games with DirectX 12 can take advantage of DirectStorage? provided that your PC has an NVMe SSD and an appropriate GPU. Any AMD RDNA2 cards or Nvidia RTX 2000-series or later should work.
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p>DirectStorage? can be managed by your system if aren∏t sure. Click on the settings menu and then select Gaming Features. This page will let you know whether your GPU, software and SSD are compatible.
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p>Auto HDR
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p>Windows 11 Auto HDR.
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p>Games that support HDR (high dynamic range) can create more vivid real-looking colors. Developers have added HDR support to their games for the recent years. Windows 11 has an Auto HDR feature which allows you to increase the colors of games that don't support HDR.
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p>This is due to the fact that HDR monitors are more expensive than regular panels. If you have an HDR-compatible monitor, Windows can automatically enhance games that aren't HDR in real-time. https://www.maaldhowr.so/members/washerpair3/activity/2981/ This occurs at the OS level, so developers don't have to do anything. Go to Settings > System > HDR. Auto HDR will be enabled in the event that your monitor supports it. This will also add an HDR intensity slider to the Game Bar.
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p>Game Mode
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p>There's nothing worse than watching your game's smooth and silky smooth frames because something on your PC decided it was the right time to perform a large operation in the background. A game can become unplayable if it is struggling to keep frame rates constant. Game Mode is a feature of Windows 11 that can stop this.
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p>Windows 11 Game Mode.
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p>This feature can be found under Settings > Gaming > Games Mode. It's just a single toggle and there are no specific hardware requirements. It can be turned off and Windows will not attempt to install or download updates in the background. Applications that utilize the Windows notification system won't interrupt your game. Game Mode kicks in automatically when Windows detects you're running an online game.
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p>Game widget store
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p>Windows 11 Game Widget Store
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p>The Game Bar has plenty of features when you first start it, but it's more customizable than you think. Tucked away in the menus is a widget store, where you can purchase additional items for your overlay. It is located in the widget list (the leftmost button on the main bar). The widget store is located at the bottom.
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p>The majority of what you'll find in the store is free, however there are a few paid widgets, as well as overlays that work with desktop apps that are paid. You can add floating YouTube videos to your screen, insert an ethically questionable crosshair to your screen, and other widgets. There are also widgets that allow you to control hardware like Corsair coolers and EVGA video cards.
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p>Xbox app
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p>Windows 11 Xbox app.
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p>Ryan Whitwam
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p>Microsoft's Xbox app is bundled with Windows 11, and it's worth checking out even if you don't own an Xbox. It allows you to buy PC games like Cuphead, Destiny 2, and Minecraft, but it's more than just a Steam replacement that has a lower catalogue. It also serves as the hub for Microsoft Game Pass on the PC.
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p>Game Pass is an online subscription service that offers the most diverse selection of games available at no extra charge. You can download and play them for as long as they're on Game Pass, and Microsoft has purchased publishers like Bethesda and Activision-Blizzard to ensure that there's plenty of games to play. Even even if you don't own a fancy GPU, the Xbox app can help you to get your game going. Game Pass Ultimate, a $15-per-month tier, comes with Cloud Gaming. This renders Xbox games on a remote server and streams them to your PC. Although the selection isn't huge however, you can get Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5 on this level. So, no matter the method you choose to get your gaming fix, Windows 11 should have something that will make your experience more enjoyable.
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