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p>While gamers will have an improved experience in 2022 due to Apple macOS and Linux, Windows is still the best operating system to use for gaming. Microsoft is well aware of this fact and, as a result, it has bundled plenty of gaming features into Windows over the years. With Windows 11 There are more gaming 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 users to access useful tools with only one keystroke. The Game Bar can be opened anytime even if you're not playing any game. It can be opened by pressing Win + G. If your Xbox controller is paired with your computer, simply tap the Xbox button.

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p>The Game Bar is an overlay with widgets that help you capture gameplay footage, manage audio output as well as monitor PC performance and much more. You can sign in to your social networks from the settings and upload your videos and images immediately.

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p>DirectStorage?

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p>If you own a powerful computer, Microsoft has devised a method to make your hardware communicate more efficiently, which results in more performance in games. It's called DirectStorage?, and you don't need 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? lets your computer communicate directly with the GPU's storage. This eliminates the CPU decompression step that most systems require, removing an important performance bottleneck. Games running DirectX 12 can take advantage of DirectStorage? as long as your PC is equipped with an NVMe SSD and a compatible GPU. Any AMD RDNA2 card or Nvidia RTX2000-series or older should work.

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p>DirectStorage? can be managed by your system if you aren't sure. Click the settings gear and then select Gaming Features. This page will tell whether your gaming software, GPU 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 produce more vibrant, realistic colors. Developers have been adding HDR support to their games for the past few years. If you're playing a game which doesn't support HDR, Windows 11 can still pump up the colors with a feature called Auto HDR.

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p>This is due to the fact that HDR monitors are more expensive than standard panels. If you have an HDR-compatible monitor Windows can algorithmically enhance non-HDR games in real-time. This occurs at the OS level, meaning that developers don't have to do anything. Go to Settings > System > HDR. If your monitor is compatible by Auto HDR, you can turn on Auto HDR. 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 more frustrating than watching your game's smooth and silky smooth frames because your PC decided it was time to run a heavy operation in the background. If your PC is struggling to keep frame rates, it could render a game inaccessible. 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 is available under Settings > Gaming > Games Mode. This toggle is a simple one that doesn't require any additional hardware. It is able to be turned on and Windows will not attempt to install or download updates in the background. Applications that make use of the Windows notification system won't interfere with your game. Game Mode kicks in automatically when Windows detects you're running an activity.

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p>Game widget store

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p>Windows 11 Game Widget Store

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p>Although the Game Bar is very functional when it first opens It's a lot more customizable than you think. There's an inventory of widgets in the menus. This allows you to purchase additional overlay items. It's found in the widget list, which is the far-left button in the main bar. In the very lower end, you'll find the widget store.

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p>The majority of the widgets that you'll find in the store are free. However, there are some paid overlays and widgets that can connect to desktop applications that are paid. You can add floating YouTube? videos to your screen, add an ethically questionable crosshair on your screen, and many other widgets. There are also widgets that allow you to control hardware such as Corsair coolers and EVGA video cards.

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p>Xbox app

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p>Windows 11 Xbox app. https://gameaff.com/ </p>

p>Ryan Whitwam

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p>Microsoft's Xbox app comes with Windows 11. It's worth exploring even if you don't own an Xbox. It lets you purchase PC games like Cuphead, Destiny 2, and Minecraft however it's more than just a Steam replacement that has a less than stellar catalog. It also acts as the hub for Microsoft Game Pass on the PC.

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p>Game Pass is an subscription service that gives you access to many games at no additional cost. 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 to play. Even you don't own an impressive GPU, the Xbox app can help you to play your best. Game Pass Ultimate (the $15-per-month tier) includes Cloud Gaming, which renders Xbox games on a server and streams them to your PC. Although the selection isn't huge but you can find Halo Infinite as well as Forza Horizon 5 on this category. So, regardless of what method you use to get your gaming fix, Windows 11 should have something to make the experience better.

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