Relevant news indicates that Microsoft's current development focus in the game handheld market has shifted to improving the performance of Windows 11 on game handhelds, but itsA handheld game console built under the Xbox brandMaybe we have to wait a little longer.
Although there are many game consoles currently equipped with the Windows 11 operating system, the actual operating experience is still not as good as the Steam Deck equipped with SteamOS. Valve is currently planning to open SteamOS to more game consoles, so Microsoft hopes to further improve the user experience of the Windows 11 operating system for game consoles.
Windows Central website claimsMicrosoft's current focus on developing handheld gaming consoles is on improving the performance of the Windows 11 operating system for these devices. As for its rumored Xbox-branded handheld gaming console, it seems unlikely to enter the market soon, possibly not until 2027, alongside the next-generation Xbox console.
Microsoft may first cooperate with ASUS to buildA handheld game console codenamed Project KennanIt will be launched as early as this year, and will use the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor and the performance-enhanced version of Windows 11 operating system, and will also be equipped with a new operating handle interface.
