Microsoft has announced a new feature coming to Xbox controllers that steals a pretty nice feature from the upcoming Xbox Ally handheld gaming consoles. Currently in testing, long-pressing the Xbox button on a controller will open Task View; letting you switch between applications.

The feature is in preview for Windows Insiders with Windows 11 Build 2622.6682. For the unaware, Windows Insiders is Microsoft's version of beta testing Windows updates and new features.

The long-press appears to be the latest in a series of updates meant to make Windows 11 friendlier to gamers who use controllers rather than a mouse and keyboard — the culmination of which has resulted in the Xbox Ally and Ally X partnership.

"A new change we’re introducing is when you long-press the Xbox button, it will open

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