Episode 397: Auto SR Testing, Xbox Mode Rollout, Steam Controller Launch & More

About this episode

The Full Nerd gang discusses the latest in PC building news, including Auto SR testing, Xbox mode rollout, and the Steam Controller launch.

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers Adam's testing of Auto SR on the Xbox Ally X, the rollout of Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs, the launch of Valve's Steam Controller and more. And of course we answer questions live! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:05 - Auto SR testing 00:23:07 - Xbox mode rollout 00:37:24 - Steam Controller launch 01:12:04 - Q&A 01:40:59 - Outro Links: - Auto SR testing: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3130847/hands-on-windows-dlss-rival-isnt-ready-to-save-handheld-gaming.html - Xbox mode available(?) now: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3098980/xbox-fullscreen-experience-is-now-xbox-mode-for-windows.html - Steam Controller scalping: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3131171/theres-no-reason-to-pay-a-scalper-for-a-steam-controller.html - Valve shipments: https://www.theverge.com/news/923461/valve-steam-machine-frame-deck-import-records-may-2026 Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall @WillSmith Some links may contain affiliate links, which means if you buy something…

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam Patrick Murray, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, Will Smith

Topics covered

• PC building
• gaming news
• Xbox
• Steam Controller
• Auto SR testing
• Windows 11

Keywords

• Auto SR
• Xbox Ally X
• Xbox mode
• Steam Controller
• PC building
• gaming news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Valve, PCWorld, The Verge

Products: Auto SR, Xbox Ally X, Xbox mode, Steam Controller

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