Ah, the wonderland of handheld tech is about to get a delightful upgrade with the illustrious addition of the Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) mode to the MSI Claw series. Yes, the time has come for these compact gadgets to strut their stuff, all thanks to the tinkering of tech geniuses (or sorcerers, depending on how you feel about them).
What’s the FSE, Anyway?
Initially waltzing onto the stage with the ROG Xbox Ally and its buddy, the Ally X, last month, the FSE is the kind of mode that skips the lengthy Windows intro and dives straight into the Xbox app. It’s like getting straight to the good part of the movie without watching the ads—who wouldn’t want that?
By cleverly sidestepping the need to load the entire Windows landscape, Microsoft cleverly claims that resources are placed solely on gaming performance. In other words, users are finally free from that eternal wait for their system to “think” about all those background processes they never wanted in the first place.
From Exclusive to Everyone
Sure, the fancy FSE first made its home on Asus’s shiny handhelds, but don’t get too comfortable, Asus—this isn’t a permanent arrangement. Microsoft is on a mission, rolling out the FSE to a cornucopia of devices, including the original Asus ROG Ally and Ally X, over time. A techy smorgasbord awaits!
The latest twist? Windows users who’ve decided to join the adventurous Windows 11 Insider preview program—whether they’re brave enough to venture into the dev or beta channels—can now download the FSE to their MSI Claw handhelds, assuming such gadgets are on hand.
A Note from the Patch Masters
According to some rather official-sounding patch notes posted on the Windows Blog, the latest Windows 11 Insider preview build has unleashed the FSE upon MSI Claw models. They even teased that more Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) will be flipping the FSE switch on for their own handhelds. This sounds like an invitation to a wild tech party!
“Following the initial launch of the (FSE) on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X,” said the patch notes (possibly while wearing a shiny wizard hat), “today’s preview expands availability to additional Windows 11 handheld devices currently in market.” Sounds like an exclusive club just got a new entrance, folks!
A Bright Future for Handhelds?
In a delightful twist of fate, Lenovo confirmed back in September that its Legion Go Gen 2 handhelds would also be joining the FSE fiesta. However, instead of a speedy rollout, Lenovo’s spokesperson revealed that eager users would have to wait until Spring 2026 to enjoy the spoils. That’s what’s called the long game, folks!
As the handheld gaming community buzzes with excitement, a recent review of the ROG Xbox Ally X lavished praise on the FSE’s magical ability to not just launch Xbox PC games but also switch to other PC stores as if each one were a candy dispenser. No full Windows reboot required! Navigating between Xbox PC, Steam, Epic, GOG, Ubisoft, and Battle.net libraries becomes as easy as pressing a few buttons. Is this the dawn of a new era for console gaming? Only time (and tech wizards) will tell!
In conclusion, the FSE is all about getting gamers into the action without the cringe-worthy delays associated with the infamous Windows boot-up. The tech world just got a little more exciting, and it promises to deliver gaming joy without the usual desktop shenanigans!
