Alright, here goes nothing. So, there’s this big whoop about Microsoft messing around with handheld gaming plans. And, like, they’ve decided to put their own Xbox handheld gizmo on the back burner. Why? Well, they’re eyeing up Windows 11 optimization for other handhelds. Also, there’s this third-party deal with Asus — they call it ‘Kennan’ or something, which is kinda cool, I guess. Windows Central spilled the beans on this.
So, here’s the thing. Microsoft might be jumping on the bandwagon ’cause folks have been loving SteamOS on handhelds that play nice with Windows 11. Take the Lenovo Legion Go S, for example — it buddies up with SteamOS and Windows 11. Okay, you can’t have Game Pass on SteamOS, but if that’s no biggie for you, the performance is apparently pretty sweet.
Not up to speed on the Xbox handheld buzz? Well, Microsoft’s got fingers in a few pies. Previously, they were tinkering with multiple devices — their own Xbox toy and the Asus team-up thingy I mentioned. That Asus project, ‘Project Kennan,’ is gossiping about a release later this year. Windows Central says the hardware’s almost done. Exciting? Maybe. Or not. Depends.
Now, Microsoft’s shelved this first-party gadget, which was supposed to be a real Xbox game-playing beast. Yay? Nah, it’s on pause. So…
Oh, and then there’s this war between Windows 11 and SteamOS on handhelds. I mean, who cares, right? But some do! Legion Go S and Asus ROG Ally are like, “Hey, we do both!” People say SteamOS rocks performance, while Windows 11 is your gateway to all things Windows.
And, ah — lost my train of thought. Yeah, if you’re stalking tech news, follow Tom’s Hardware on Google News. They’ve got scoops and probably way more interesting chatter than my rambling.
Anyway, that’s the scoop. Just a messy rollercoaster of tech drama. Fun, huh?
