Microsoft plans to supercharge Windows handhelds with the Xbox experience

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• Microsoft plans to merge Xbox and Windows gaming experiences for handheld devices.
• The company’s VP of Next Generation has said that better controller support and interface improvements are on the horizon.
• More details and updates are expected to roll out later in 2025.

Microsoft’s ambitions for a handheld Xbox console are no secret, though such a console is likely still years away. For now, the closest alternative is using the Xbox app and Game Pass on a Windows-based handheld. While functional, the experience is far from ideal, as Windows isn’t inherently designed for console-style gaming. That’s set to change this year.




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