Microsoft developing Xbox handheld to compete with Steam Deck

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Microsoft is reportedly developing a portable gaming device, code-named Keenan, in partnership with a PC gaming manufacturer. This Xbox-branded handheld is expected to launch later this year and will run on Windows. To compete with the popular Steam Deck, Microsoft aims to create a unique user interface tailored for handheld gaming. This would involve designing an easy-to-navigate system, unlike the traditional Windows interface. Microsoft's experience with Xbox controller interfaces may help in creating this new design. However, there has been no confirmation of a new interface for the Xbox app on Windows yet.


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