Direct Storage Another feature that is new with Windows 11 is Direct Storage. Direct Storage is an Xbox feature that is being introduced to Windows 11. Direct Storage will only work on PCs with NVMe drives and PCIe 4.0. The storage size should also be 1TB or greater. Additionally, you will need DirectX 12 Ultimate GPU to run and store games that use the NVMe. On DirectStorage enabled devices and games, users will have an enhanced gaming experience like never before in Windows 11. What's even cooler is that I can unlock the phone directly from the tablet. You can even create app shortcuts on the tablet to launch certain apps directly, without needing to unlock the phone itself. Read more in our articles including "How to Optimize Windows 11 For Gaming" and "Xiaomi Ecosystem: It just works, too".
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Jul 12, 2026Direct Storage Another feature that is new with Windows 11 is Direct Storage. Direct Storage is an Xbox feature that is being introduced to Windows 11.
Direct Storage will only work on PCs with NVMe drives and PCIe 4.0. The storage size should also be 1TB or greater. Additionally, you will need DirectX 12 Ultimate GPU to run and store games that use the NVMe.
Our coverage of direct storage includes: "How to Optimize Windows 11 For Gaming"; "Xiaomi Ecosystem: It just works, too"; "HONOR MagicOS 10: Tips & Tricks". Each article provides unique insights and information.