[GameSpot] - Windows 11 Update Will Let You Control RGB Lighting

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A preview of Microsoft's next Windows 11 build reveals new customization options that will allow users to control RGB lighting for their PC gaming accessories.

Spotted by Twitter user Albacore--via The Verge--it looks like Microsoft is planning on integrating brand-new settings for device lighting in a future Windows 11 update. The screenshots provided show a personalization tab with options for controlling brightness, effect speed, lighting effects, and of course changing colors.

New settings for device lighting make an appearance in build 25295. Is this the beginning of the end for low quality RGB gamer gear apps? The spec for this is from 2018 and references to the feature have been around for years. Not cancelled after all https://t.co/oG4JbKsoeB pic.twitter.com/bMtxCH8REo

— Albacore (@thebookisclosed) February 10, 2023

Additionally, there's also a toggle for users to "Match my Windows accent color" while specific lighting devices will have an "ambient lighting" toggle. Some PC devices are shown, such as the Stream Deck MK.2, Gaming KB, and Precision Mouse, and each have their own individual personalization options, meaning a user's connected devices can vary in style.

While Microsoft has yet to officially announce the new Windows 11 update, this new native RGB support update would also mean that users won't have to rely on third-party software to customize the lighting of their accessories.

As of January 21, Microsoft is no longer selling customers Windows 10 Home or Pro.

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