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.
