Heads up: the new Gamepad keyboard layout isn't rolling out to stable/retail anymore. It's no longer mentioned in the release notes for KB5044384 (26100.2161) and KB5044380 (22631.4391), and is ...

Well, thankfully, there's an improvement on the way for Xbox controllers, with Microsoft announcing a new gamepad keyboard for Windows 11's touch keyboard.

Microsoft has started testing a new gamepad keyboard for Windows 11. It’s designed to let you type or navigate with an Xbox controller. This keyboard could improve Windows handhelds, too.

Virtual keyboard for Windows 11 now has a gamepad layout for typing with a controller, which could be useful for Windows gaming portables down the line. News. All News AI Business, ...

Gamepad Keyboard Feature is Highly Regarded. The feature was first revealed to users in September 2024 as a preview among users before Microsoft rolled it out as part of the Windows 11 24H2 only ...

Windows 11 now lets you easily type with an Xbox controller. The new gamepad keyboard is part of a number of Microsoft efforts to make Windows more handheld-friendly.

Windows 11 is getting a new gamepad keyboard, making it easier to type with a controller. With Xbox handheld rumors swirling, the timing couldn’t be better.

Next, select the keyboard layout and hit the 'Gamepad' option. The change is currently available in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4145 (KB5041881), ...