Mihawk. Posted June 28, 2022 Posted June 28, 2022 Is your system ready for next-gen PC gaming? Microsoft has released an easy way to check if your PC is ready for DirectStorage in the latest Windows 11 update, in the form of a preview of the Microsoft Game Bar. As reported by PC Gamer,(opens in new tab) users can head into the Gaming Features tab within the settings menu after updating the Xbox Game Bar. The updated version of this tool now displays if your system is ready for DirectX 12 Ultimate as well as which parts of your gaming PC or laptop will need to be upgraded to be ready for the next-gen DirectStorage feature. It’s worth mentioning that Windows 10 will also inform you if your system is ready for DirectX 12 Ultimate, but it will mention that your operating system requires an upgrade, despite Microsoft previously confirming the two were compatible. DirectStorage, for those unaware, is a useful piece of technology that speeds up SSD loading times and has already been implemented into hardware such as the Microsoft Xbox series X and Series S. TechRadar is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s why you can trust us Home News Gaming This Windows 11 update will introduce one of the best Xbox Series X/S features By Jess Weatherbed published 4 days ago Is your system ready for next-gen PC gaming? (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) (Image credit: Shutterstock / Gorodenkoff) Audio player loading… Microsoft has released an easy way to check if your PC is ready for DirectStorage in the latest Windows 11 update, in the form of a preview of the Microsoft Game Bar. As reported by PC Gamer,(opens in new tab) users can head into the Gaming Features tab within the settings menu after updating the Xbox Game Bar. The updated version of this tool now displays if your system is ready for DirectX 12 Ultimate as well as which parts of your gaming PC or laptop will need to be upgraded to be ready for the next-gen DirectStorage feature. It’s worth mentioning that Windows 10 will also inform you if your system is ready for DirectX 12 Ultimate, but it will mention that your operating system requires an upgrade, despite Microsoft previously confirming the two were compatible. Sponsored Links Play Now In Your BrowserHero Wars DirectStorage, for those unaware, is a useful piece of technology that speeds up SSD loading times and has already been implemented into hardware such as the Microsoft Xbox series X and Series S. RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU... 0 seconds of 1 minute, 15 secondsVolume 0% 00:10 01:15 PLAY SOUND In essence, DirectStorage allows developers to better utilize the speed of the latest storage devices (specifically NVMe SSDs) to squeeze as much performance out of the potential bandwidth available. Not only will this result in faster load times, but you should also see open-world games run more smoothly. How to update your Xbox Game Bar Unfortunately, this hasn’t yet been rolled out to the public so you’ll need to download the Xbox Insider Hub if you want early access to the feature. It's a bit of a pain to set up, but if you're especially keen you can follow the instructions provided below. Search for the Microsoft Store within the Windows 11 taskbar and download the Xbox Insider Hub(opens in new tab) app. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign up. Click on Previews on the left-hand side and then enter Windows Gaming. More on-screen instructions! Select Join and then complete the signup process. Some new windows may open up to complete this step. Go back to the Microsoft Store homepage and head into your Library at the bottom-left. Once you're in, hit Update All at the top right and this will install the Xbox Game Bar (if it's not already on your system). To access, type Xbox Game Bar into your taskbar or press Windows Key + G to load the Xbox Game Bar. Click the Settings icon, then click on Gaming Features. This will now display the updated system information requirements.
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