Gaming Open Xbox Controller Bar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open the Controller Bar on Game Bar in Windows 11.

The Controller Bar is a view of the Game Bar on Windows 11 that allows you to quickly access games and apps using any Xbox controller, including standard controllers, the Elite Controller Series 2, and the Xbox Adaptive Controller.

Through the Controller Bar, you can open:

• The Home Bar (which gives access to Game Bar)
• One of your three most recently played games
• The Xbox app for Windows
• Your most recently used apps

Reference:

You may have to sign in to your Xbox account when you first open the Controller Bar.

EXAMPLE: Controller Bar

This option requires turning on Open Controller Bar using Xbox button on a controller not over a game.

1 Press/tap the Xbox button on your connected Xbox controller. (see screenshot below)







1 Open the Game Bar (Win+G).

2 Click/tap on the left Controller Bar button on the Home Bar. (see screenshot below)




That's it,
Shawn Brink