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Microsoft Develops Windows Prototype Tailored for Handheld Gaming Devices Like Steam Deck

  • Microsoft has created a prototype version of Windows optimized for handheld gaming PCs similar to Valve's Steam Deck.
  • The prototype includes a simplified user interface, improved controller support, and streamlined setup for handheld devices.
  • The prototype is the result of a hackathon project by Microsoft designers and developers interested in handheld gaming PCs.
  • The prototype and rising popularity of devices like the Steam Deck signal that Microsoft may release an official handheld mode for Windows in the future.
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