oyunhacktr/windows-xbox-mode

Windows Xbox Mode is a tool for Windows 11 that tries to bring an Xbox-style gaming experience to a regular PC. According to the README, it uses a Microsoft utility called Vivetool to unlock hidden system features, adds controller support tuned for Xbox Series X and S controllers, applies performance tweaks, and reshapes part of the interface to feel more like a handheld or console setup. It also claims to improve how Game Pass, Microsoft's subscription game library, works on the machine. The install process is straightforward: download a zip file, run the included executable as an Administrator, and follow the prompts to apply the settings. The README warns users to create a system restore point before running it, since the tool modifies system-level settings and carries some risk of instability. The README is brief and does not go into technical detail about which specific Windows features are toggled or how the Vivetool commands are constructed. It provides a troubleshooting table covering common problems like the mode failing to activate, controllers not being detected, and black screen or crash issues, with basic steps for each. The tool is listed as MIT licensed and the authors describe it as being for educational and personal use only. It is optimized for Windows 11, though the description also mentions Windows 10. The project was created and last pushed in May 2026, so it is quite new and the README does not describe a history of releases beyond the initial download.