Your Gaming Platform, On Boot.
Boot into your configured platform, switch anytime via "Library" in Game Bar — Steam, Xbox, Epic, Armoury Crate SE, or Playnite.
OmniConsole Settings
OmniCharm Widget
What is OmniConsole?
OmniConsole runs as the Windows 11 Full Screen Experience (FSE) Home shell on your PC or handheld (ROG Xbox Ally, etc.). Whenever FSE activates, it launches your configured gaming platform automatically. Any platform can be your FSE Home — Steam, Xbox, Epic, Armoury Crate SE, Playnite, or anything you add.
How It Works
Boot
Auto-launch into your configured platform (requires "Enter full screen experience on startup" enabled).
Xbox Button
Opens Game Bar — pick "Home" to launch the platform, or "Library" to open OmniConsole settings.
Start Menu
Launch OmniConsole from the desktop; FSE is triggered automatically before the platform starts.
Launch configured platform
Trigger FSE dialog → Re-launch in FSE → Launch configured platform
Gamepad-First Design
Stay on the controller — reach Steam menus and navigate desktop apps.
Gamepad Steam Shortcuts
Press ⧉ or long-press ☰ to open Steam menus and the In-Game Overlay directly from your controller.
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| ⧉ (short press) | Open Steam menu¹ |
| ⧉ (long press) | Open Quick Access menu¹ |
| ☰ (long press) | Open Steam In-Game Overlay²˒³ |
¹ In Steam Big Picture ² In-game ³ Toggleable via the OmniCharm Game Bar widget
Gamepad Mouse Mode
Turn your controller into a mouse and keyboard. Two layouts — OmniNav or Classic. OmniNav shown below.
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Left Stick | Cursor |
| Right Stick | Scroll |
| A | Left Click |
| B | Right Click |
| D-pad | Arrow Keys |
Three states: Off · Auto (Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Brave, Epic Games Store, File Explorer, Steam) · Force On. Auto-disabled on ROG Ally family.
Features
Everything you need to make your gaming PC feel like a console.
Automatic Platform Launch
Launches your configured gaming platform on activation — straight to play, zero extra steps.
Automatic FSE Entry
When launched outside of FSE mode (e.g., from the Start Menu), OmniConsole automatically triggers the FSE entry dialog.
Multi-Platform Support
Supports Steam Big Picture, Xbox App, Epic Games Store, Armoury Crate SE, and Playnite Fullscreen out of the box.
Custom Platform Support
Add your own platforms via Protocol URI, executable path, or Packaged App (MSIX / APPX), with cover images and launch arguments.
Platform Import & Export
Share custom platform configurations as JSON. Right-click or long-press a card to export; use the Import button to restore.
Gamepad-Compatible File Picker
A custom file picker that replaces the system FileOpenPicker (which does not support gamepad input). Browse executables and cover images entirely with a controller.
Card-Grid Settings UI
Large icon cards designed for large-screen and handheld use, operable with mouse, touch, or Xbox controller.
Game Bar Integration
Configures how Game Bar's Home and Library buttons behave — launch your gaming platform or open OmniConsole Settings directly.
Troubleshoot Page
Emergency FSE recovery — terminates Game Bar and enters FSE directly, bypassing the confirmation dialog.
Gamepad Support
Navigate with D-Pad / Left Stick, A to select, B to exit, LB/RB to switch tabs, Y to add, X to edit, ☰ to set as default and launch immediately.
Gamepad Mouse Mode
Use your gamepad as a mouse and keyboard. Off / Auto / Force On modes; OmniNav and Classic layouts; adjustable cursor speed.
OmniCharm Widget
A Game Bar widget for in-game quick access to Task View, the Xbox Library, and the Steam Overlay, as well as toggling long-press ☰ to open Steam In-Game Overlay, Gamepad Mouse Mode, controller layouts, and cursor speed.
Gamepad Steam Shortcuts
Gamepad ⧉ button for Steam Big Picture — short press opens Steam Menu, long press opens Quick Access Menu. Long press ☰ in-game opens Steam Overlay.
Dedicated Settings Entry
A separate "OmniConsole Settings" entry appears in All Apps, so you can change your default platform anytime.
Native FSE Integration
Registers as a Windows 11 Full Screen Experience Home App via the FSE API — follows the native FSE design.
In-App Updates
Automatically checks GitHub for the latest release, with built-in downloading and installation directly from the Advanced settings page.
Multilingual UI
Supports English, Traditional Chinese (繁體中文), and Simplified Chinese (简体中文).
Prerequisites
Before installing OmniConsole, enable Windows 11 Full Screen Experience.
Desktops / Laptops / Tablets / Non-native Handhelds
Use Xbox Full Screen Experience Tool to enable FSE first.
Open XFSET repositoryNative FSE Handheld Devices
Devices like the ROG Xbox Ally series support FSE out of the box. Install OmniConsole directly.
Xbox Controller Required
Game Bar, FSE, and gamepad features all require an Xbox-compatible (XInput) controller with an Xbox button.
Quick Start
Four steps to turn your PC into a gaming console.
- 1
Install OmniConsole
Download the latest release and run Install.bat, or manually install the .cer certificate and both .msix packages.
- 2
Configure Your Default Platform
Open OmniConsole Settings, pick Steam Big Picture / Xbox / Epic / Armoury Crate SE / Playnite, or add a custom one.
- 3
Set as FSE Home App
Windows Settings → Gaming → Full Screen Experience → Choose home app → OmniConsole. Enable "Enter full screen experience on startup".
- 4
Done
Reboot, press the Xbox button and pick "Home", or launch from the Start Menu — your platform opens automatically.