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How Microsoft can turn Windows PCs into an Xbox
I’ve been writing for more than a year about how Microsoft needs to overhaul Windows on handhelds and use an Xbox OS UI on top, keeping the complexity of the Windows desktop hid
Microsoft Will Combine Xbox and Windows Experience for Handheld PCs This Year
Jason Ronald, Microsoft's VP of Next Generation, wants to bring "the best of Xbox and Windows together" on existing gaming handheld PCs.
Microsoft Is Racing To Bring The Xbox Experience To PC Gaming Handhelds
Jason Ronald, who has the excellent job title of VP of Next Generation, spoke to The Verge after a roundtable entitled “The Future of Gaming Handhelds,” where he suggested that Microsoft could also create less of a handheld Xbox, but more of a handheld PC offering an Xbox-like experience.
Microsoft Wants To Bring "The Best Of Xbox And Windows" To Handheld PCs
Ronald explained that Microsoft aims to bring a console-like experience to handhelds and "make Windows great for gaming" on any device. Microsoft will have more details to share later in the year, Ronald said, adding that the idea is to move away from a Windows desktop setup on handhelds and toward a "gaming-centric" experience.
Microsoft finally wants to make gaming on handhelds less of a chore
Microsoft may be working on an Xbox handheld but it's also promising to improve the gaming experience across all Windows gaming handhelds. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Microsoft wants to ditch Windows for future Xbox gaming handhelds
Microsoft is working on new software for gaming handhelds which will “put the player and their library at the center of the experience". And we may not have long to wait, as Microsoft will reportedly share more later this year.
Microsoft says it will improve handhelds with Xbox experiences
Microsoft says it’s going to be bringing Xbox experiences to PC gaming handhelds, a move that should drastically improve the user experience on these machines. Ever since the first Windows 11 handhelds were released,
Microsoft’s First Xbox Developer Direct of 2025 Teases a First Look at 'Another Studio’s Brand New Game'
Microsoft has announced the return of its Developer Direct showcase, and confirmed what fans can expect to see — including a ...
This new Xbox controller looks like a lawsuit waiting to happen, but it could be one of the best gamepads of 2025
The Hyperkin Competitor looks like a DualSense with back buttons, and you can bet it won't cost as much as an Edge ...
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Xbox Revamps Rewards Scheme, Adds PC Games to the Mix
Microsoft has updated its Rewards with Xbox program, introducing changes that include PC Game Pass subscribers for the first ...
Every Game Coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2025
Here's every game coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2025. Here's every game announced so far for Game Pass in January 2025, ...
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Is Now on Final Sale, With Over 500 Games Available for as Low as $13
Right now, StackSocial has the three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership for just $36 or one month for just $13. Grab ...
Microsoft to host Xbox 'Developer_Direct' on Jan. 23
Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Microsoft will host its first Xbox Developer_ Direct of 2025 on Jan. 23. The program offers players previews ...
Xbox adds PC games to rewards scheme, after previously making it much worse
Microsoft has announced a revamp of its Rewards with Xbox scheme, which provides points that can be exchanged for ...
New Xbox Controller Is Basically A Fancy PS5 Gamepad
At CES 2025, accessory and controller maker Hyperkin revealed its upcoming Xbox gamepad that is inspired by Sony’s PS5 ...
Xbox Rewards update overhauls Game Pass Quests and brings them to PC for the first time - but there's a slight catch
Rewards with Xbox have received a significant update this year As of now rewards can be earned on PC for the first time ...