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

May 6, 2026 · 1 h 49 min

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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


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