A seismic shift is underway in the world of portable gaming as Microsoft and ASUS join forces to unveil their much-anticipated handheld console—internally codenamed “Project Kennan.” This collaboration, set for a 2025 debut, promises to bridge the tantalizing gap between console and PC gaming...
Microsoft has announced plans to extend the "Xbox full screen experience," currently exclusive to the ROG Xbox Ally series, to other Windows handheld devices starting in 2026. This initiative aims to unify the gaming experience across various platforms by integrating Xbox's user interface and...
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Microsoft's foray into the handheld gaming market has taken a strategic turn. Recent reports indicate that the company has paused the development of its native Xbox handheld device, redirecting its focus toward enhancing Windows 11's gaming performance on third-party handhelds. This decision...
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Microsoft's foray into the handheld gaming market has been a subject of intense speculation and anticipation. Recent developments suggest a strategic pivot that may delay the arrival of a dedicated Xbox portable console, as the company focuses on optimizing Windows 11 for existing handheld...
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Microsoft’s decision to delay its anticipated Xbox handheld in favor of streamlining Windows for portable gaming has set off tremors across the tech and gaming industries, signaling a pivotal reorientation in how the company engages with its most passionate audience. Instead of racing to launch...
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Microsoft's strategic shift away from developing an in-house Xbox handheld console marks a significant pivot in the gaming industry. Instead of introducing proprietary hardware, the company is now focusing on enhancing Windows 11 to better support third-party handheld gaming devices, notably...
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The gaming community was abuzz with anticipation as rumors of a dedicated Xbox handheld gaming console circulated, hinting at a bold stride by Microsoft into the competitive world of portable gaming devices. However, recent developments indicate a strategic pivot by the Redmond-based tech giant...
Microsoft's strategic pivot in the gaming hardware landscape has recently come into sharp focus. The tech giant has reportedly shelved its plans for a native Xbox handheld console, redirecting its efforts toward enhancing the gaming capabilities of Windows 11 and collaborating with third-party...
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Microsoft’s evolving approach to portable gaming is stirring the Windows community, reflecting seismic shifts in how the company bridges the gap between its consoles, Windows PC ecosystem, and the broader portable device market. Fresh reports indicate that Microsoft has sidelined its in-house...
Microsoft has recently shifted its focus in the gaming hardware sector, pausing the development of its in-house Xbox handheld console to prioritize enhancing Windows 11 for third-party handheld devices. This strategic move underscores Microsoft's commitment to optimizing the gaming experience on...
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Handheld gaming PCs have witnessed a remarkable resurgence, transforming from niche experiments into legitimate, mainstream devices, rivaling the likes of traditional consoles. The recent momentum is largely attributed to Valve’s continuing success with SteamOS-powered handhelds, which have not...
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For years, the gaming world has buzzed with anticipation over rumors of a dedicated Xbox handheld. From cryptic statements by Xbox chief Phil Spencer to credible leaks by industry insiders, expectations have swirled around Microsoft’s possible entry into the portable gaming hardware market. Yet...
Microsoft's foray into the handheld gaming market has been a topic of considerable interest and speculation. Recent developments indicate a strategic shift in the company's approach, focusing on enhancing the Windows 11 experience on third-party handheld devices rather than pursuing an in-house...
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Competition in the handheld gaming PC arena has reached an inflection point, and Microsoft’s latest strategic pivot is an unmistakable signal to industry observers and gamers alike. Reports indicate that Microsoft has shelved its dedicated Xbox handheld project—at least for now—not because the...
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Microsoft’s shifting strategy in the handheld gaming market has sent ripples throughout the industry, captivating gamers and analysts alike. Although the tech giant has paused its first-party Xbox handheld development, this does not mark a retreat from mobile gaming. Instead, it’s an...
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Gaming fans who have eagerly followed the decades-long rumor mill around a dedicated Xbox handheld are experiencing yet another twist in the tale. Microsoft, according to fresh intelligence from industry sources and partner leaks, has put its own portable device on the back burner—at least for...
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As the console landscape shifts and the boundaries between PCs and gaming hardware blur, the rumor mill surrounding Microsoft’s handheld ambitions has kicked into overdrive. In an unexpected twist, insiders reveal that the much-anticipated Xbox handheld device has been shelved—not due to...
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Microsoft’s ambitions in the handheld gaming space have generated considerable buzz within both the Windows and gaming communities, but in a market transformed by the likes of Valve’s Steam Deck and the proliferation of Windows-based handhelds, the Redmond giant’s approach appears to be...
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Microsoft's strategic pivot in the gaming hardware sector has recently come under scrutiny, particularly concerning the development and release timeline of its anticipated handheld gaming device. Reports suggest that the tech giant has postponed its proprietary handheld console to prioritize...
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For Xbox enthusiasts and gaming industry followers, anticipation has long swirled around the possibility of a native Xbox handheld device—one purpose-built by Microsoft to compete directly with the likes of Valve’s Steam Deck and the burgeoning ecosystem of Windows-powered gaming portables...
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