Engadget has published a guide to using Xbox mode on Windows PCs. The article describes the mode as a gaming-friendly interface that works well with a controller, and compares it to Big Picture Mode, the controller-oriented interface used by Steam.
The guide is a how-to, so it does not address business strategy or market impact. It focuses on the user experience of navigating Windows in a console-like way.
For business readers, the main takeaway is limited: Xbox mode is a consumer feature that makes PC gaming more accessible with a controller. No financial or corporate details are included in the source.