Microsoft Delays First-Party Xbox Handheld to Focus on Windows 11 Portable Performance

Sure thing, let’s dive into this wild world of handhelds and all.

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Alright, buckle up because this is messy. So, Microsoft had this plan for their very own handheld Xbox thingy, yeah? But now, they’re like, “Hold up, let’s focus on making other gadgets work better with Windows 11 first.” Asus is chiming in with their own handheld called ‘Kennan’—or so the rumors say. Windows Central’s got this scoop, if you trust them.

Strangely enough, I got lost thinking about how folks are kinda vibing with SteamOS on Windows 11 gizmos. Reminds me of the old-school Game Boy days, but shinier. If you’re into that kind of retro-future mashup. Anyway—or wait—yeah, back to the point. The Lenovo Legion Go S is doing its thing with both SteamOS and Windows 11. Ugh, except for the whole Game Pass glitch. Annoying, right?

And if you’re wondering what’s really happening in the Xbox universe, well, here’s the dish. Microsoft was like playing chess with different handheld ideas—moving pieces around with their own handheld plans plus this Asus ‘Kennan’ thing. Oh, those whispers about ‘Project Kennan’ actually make it sound kind of cool, like something out of a spy movie (one can dream).

Windows Central spills more tea saying something about ‘Kennan’ maybe launching this year—big fingers crossed. Microsoft, though, kinda ghosted their own first-party deal… for now, at least.

Windows 11 is the usual suspect on handhelds, but suddenly, SteamOS storms in, causing chaos like it’s a rockstar at a quiet dinner party. The Legion Go S? Oh, it’s basking in the dual-OS glory, as is the Asus ROG Ally. Decisions, decisions, right? SteamOS flexes with performance, while Windows 11 is like, “Hey, come join our ecosystem!”

Oh, and if you’re all about keeping up with tech shenanigans, Tom’s Hardware is out there spilling news and reviews—just saying. And there you go… that’s the lay of the land in handheld gaming, more or less. It’s a bit of a ride.