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Microsoft can turn Windows PCs into an Xbox

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Microsoft Will Combine Xbox and Windows Experience for Handheld PCs This Year

Jason Ronald, Microsoft's VP of Next Generation, wants to bring "the best of Xbox and Windows together" on existing gaming handheld PCs.

The Verge · 10h

How Microsoft can turn Windows PCs into an Xbox

I’ve been writing for more than a year about how Microsoft needs to overhaul Windows on handhelds and use an Xbox OS UI on top, keeping the complexity of the Windows desktop hid

Microsoft's gaming handheld really does sound like the Xbox Deck that solves all our problems

If Microsoft actually pulls this one off, the world of handheld gaming consoles could be forever changed, and its goals are certainly ambitious.

Game Rant on MSN · 1d

Microsoft Aims to Bring 'Best of Xbox and Windows' to Handheld Console

Microsoft says it will combine the best parts of Xbox and Windows in its handheld gaming project, seeming to tease what's to come.

Microsoft Wants To Bring "The Best Of Xbox And Windows" To Handheld PCs

Ronald explained that Microsoft aims to bring a console-like experience to handhelds and "make Windows great for gaming" on any device. Microsoft will have more details to share later in the year, Ronald said, adding that the idea is to move away from a Windows desktop setup on handhelds and toward a "gaming-centric" experience.

Android Headlines on MSN · 1d

Microsoft says it will improve handhelds with Xbox experiences

Microsoft says it’s going to be bringing Xbox experiences to PC gaming handhelds, a move that should drastically improve the user experience on these machines. Ever since the first Windows 11 handhelds were released,

TheGamer on MSN · 1d

Xbox's Handheld Console Aims To Combine Windows And Xbox

Xbox has been surprisingly open about its plans for the next generation of the system. This includes a handheld device, which has been confirmed to be in the works for quite some time. While attending CES,

GamesRadar on MSN · 1d

Microsoft says it's working on "bringing the best of Xbox and Windows together" to make handheld gaming better, and it should have more to share this year

"Our goal is to put the player and their library at the center of the experience and not all the work that you have to do today"

Acer Nitro Blaze 11 Gaming Handheld Is an Absolute Unit

TechRadar on MSN · 13h

I absolutely love handheld gaming PCs, but I’m sorry Acer – an 11-inch display is just too large

At this point it’s unusual for a major tech industry event to pass by without a new handful of handhelds – and while the Nintendo Switch 2 might still be just a twinkle in Nintendo’s eye, the PC gaming handheld market is booming.

GameRant on MSN · 1d

Acer Launches New Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11 Handheld Gaming Devices

The Nitro Blaze 8 and 11 also differ in design, with the Blaze 11 featuring detachable controllers. The larger Acer option also has a front camera, making it practical for video calls. Weighing 2.3 lbs, only the Nitro Blaze 11 includes a sturdy kickstand. Players will benefit from Hall effect analog sticks and triggers on both models.

The Verge on MSN · 12h

We tried to hold Acer’s giant new Nitro Blaze 11 handheld

The PC handheld space continues to grow, and the biggest of all is Acer’s new Nitro Blaze 11. As soon as I saw it announced at CES I knew I had to try and get it in my hands, at least for the sheer curiosity of “Will this thing even fit my hands?

Lenovo Announces New PC Gaming Handhelds

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Lenovo Announces World's First Non-Valve Handheld PC with SteamOS

Lenovo has finally announced a new line of Legion Go handheld PCs, with one that will come installed with SteamOS out of the box. The new model is called the Legion Go S, and it's the world's first handheld PC from a third-party manufacturer using Valve's operating system.

PC Gamer on MSN · 2d

I got hands on with the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld PC with Valve's SteamOS—and it seems like a bit of a winner to me

SteamOS is Valve's own Linux-based operating system for handheld gaming PCs, which has so far only officially resided on the Steam Deck. It has been port-able to other devices, but no one has officially taken on the OS for their own device. Until now, anyways.

PC World on MSN · 2d

Lenovo’s Legion Go S is the first non-Valve SteamOS gaming handheld

The Steam Deck is no longer the only SteamOS-based gaming handheld on the market. A more expensive Windows version of the Legion Go S will be available first.

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Handheld gaming PCs are booming, but one vital company has been strangely silent

Alienware isn't the only major gaming hardware manufacturer that has yet to invest into the handheld scene. Another company ...

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Hands-On With Razer's CES 2025 Lineup: RTX 5090 Laptops, AI Game Coach, Icy-Hot Chairs, and Handheld Dock

Razer had a variety of gaming tech including an AI esports coach and new RTX 5090 laptops which we all saw in action; here's ...

GamingOnLinux17h

Razer announced the Razer Handheld Dock Chroma for your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go and more

Seems like making a dock for handheld gaming PCs is now some rite of passage for accessory and hardware vendors, as even ...

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