The device runs fine when you throw web-based apps on it. In my testing, the Surface Pro X delivered subpar performance, but generally speaking, it was inconsistent the best way to describe using this computer would be to treat it like a Chromebook that runs Windows. You can spec up the SQ2 devices with up to 512GB, but there are no RAM upgrades here. If you have an Xbox One console, here’s how to stream games and TV to your Surface.Our review unit came with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. To learn more about getting started and find out which Surface devices are supported, see Xbox Gaming (Beta) with Xbox Game Pass. Play Xbox console games from the cloud with Xbox Game Pass. Go to the Store to get more games and install the ones you have on other devices. Select the Start button > Xbox to see the games that you already have. There's a couple of ways to get started to play games on your Surface device: If you’re having problems connecting your Xbox controller to your Surface, see Connect and troubleshoot Bluetooth on your Xbox One Wireless Controller for troubleshooting info. If you have another Surface device, here’s how to connect an Xbox One Wireless Controller. To find out if your Surface device can be upgraded to Windows 11, see Which Surface devices can be upgraded to Windows 11? Choose the Xbox Wireless Controller and follow additional instructions if they appear, then select Done.

On Windows 10: Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices > Add Bluetooth or other device > Everything else. Choose the Xbox Wireless Controller and follow additional instructions if they appear, then select Done. On Windows 11: Select the Start button, then select Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Add device > Everything else.

On your Surface, do one of the following depending on which version your Surface is running: (The Connect button is on the top of the controller.) On your controller, press and hold the Xbox button and the Connect button to make the controller discoverable.

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