Microsoft Postpones First-Party Xbox Handheld to Focus on Enhancing Windows 11 for Portables

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Okay, so here’s the wild twist in Microsoft’s gaming saga. I mean, were we really expecting this? Apparently, they’re hitting the pause button on their own Xbox handheld gadget. Instead, they’re all-in on making sure that other gadgets, especially those running Windows 11, are up to snuff. Oh, and let’s not forget Asus’s thingamajig—code-named ‘Kennan’—which has now taken center stage. This tidbit comes to us via Windows Central.

But why the sudden pivot? Maybe it’s because folks have been loving SteamOS on Windows 11 handhelds. It’s like when you find out your friend eats pickles and peanut butter, and they swear it’s fantastic. So, yes, the Lenovo Legion Go S supports both SteamOS and Windows 11. Though, honestly, who likes losing Game Pass? Mixed bag, right? But SteamOS is apparently giving some seriously good vibes performance-wise. A bit like discovering your old sneakers are actually super trendy now.

For those out of the loop—where have you been? Microsoft was supposedly working on two handhelds: their own Xbox version and another one with Asus. That second one, yeah, the ‘Project Kennan’ thing, is still on track for later this year. Apparently, the hardware is ready to rock and roll.

It’s a bit of a bummer about the Xbox one, though. It was rumored to be more like a full console in your pocket. But nope, it’s chilling on the back burner. Maybe it’s like when you save the last piece of cake? You have plans for it, but something else is on your plate first.

Windows 11 is kind of the default on a lot of these handhelds but shake things up and you’ve got SteamOS in the picture now too. It’s like having two remote controls and only one TV—you just have to choose which one matches your socks on that day. Each has its perks, with SteamOS being the performance king and Windows 11 keeping you in the Microsoft bubble.

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