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Random: We’re Getting Major ‘Nintendo DS’ Vibes From Microsoft’s Surface Duo Running Xbox Game Pass

Dual-screen goodness.

This week, Microsoft pushed a new update to its Android-based Surface Duo which allows owners to run Xbox games via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. So far, 50 titles are available, but the really cool thing about this is that it effectively turns the Surface Duo into a Nintendo DS-style games console.

The catch here is that the Duo lacks physical buttons, so the controls are mapped to the touchscreen instead. Still, at least it means the virtual pad and buttons aren’t getting in the way of the on-screen action. Check out the way that the buttons are also unique to certain games, like Minecraft Dungeons (as shown in the tweet below).

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