Microsoft has confirmed that it plans to completely revamp Windows 11 for portable game consoles. While there have been major leaps in this area, devices such as the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck in particular have continued to lead the market. However, the fact that Windows 11 was not sufficiently optimized for portable devices created difficulties in terms of user experience. Taking this into account, Microsoft is developing the Windows 11 experience for portable devices.
Windows 11 will be overhauled for handheld consoles
Microsoft’s Xbox vice president Jason Ronald stated in a statement at CES 2025 that they aim to create a user-friendly Windows experience on portable devices. These innovations will be implemented over the existing Windows 11 structure rather than a completely new operating system. The focus will be on elements such as controller compatibility and improving hardware integration.
With these innovations, the Windows operating system aims to offer an experience closer to Xbox and increase its competitiveness against rivals such as SteamOS. Ronald emphasized that these developments will not only be limited to the software layer, but also the user interaction models will change. It was reported that we will have to wait a while longer for more information about the details.
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