Microsoft's dedicated Xbox handheld console is temporarily suspended and moves to optimize Win11 gaming experience

2025-06-01 21:19:27|Myriagame |source：minecraft skins

According to the latest report from Windows Central, Microsoft has now adjusted its handheld development plan. There are currently two Xbox handhelds in development: the product code-named Project Kennan (a variant based on Asus ROG Ally) is expected to be released this year; another dedicated Xbox handheld is scheduled to be launched in 2027 with the next-generation Xbox hardware.However, news shows that the dedicated handheld console project has now been suspended from its development priorities, and Microsoft has now shifted its resource focus to third-party handheld consoles to optimize the gaming experience of Windows 11.

The driving force behind this strategic adjustment is largely due to the competitive pressure brought by Valve's SteamOS.Valve has decided to open its operating system to other handheld devices.Data from the first third-party Legion Go S, the handheld console equipped with SteamOS, shows that its average game frame rate (FPS) has increased by 12.64% compared to Windows 11.

At present, the gaming experience of Windows 11 on handheld consoles is considered to be relatively bloated, and the overall performance is inferior to SteamOS.Microsoft urgently needs to significantly improve the performance and user experience of Windows 11 in the handheld form to cope with competition, so before launching its own brand dedicated handheld, it is regarded as a top priority to improve the experience of Windows 11 on the handheld.

Project Kennan is expected to be Microsoft's first hardware carrier for its optimized Windows gaming ecosystem.Its hardware development is close to completion, but Microsoft is working hard to tackle operating system-level optimization, which may lead to a adjustment to the final release time of OEM partners.

As for the suspended dedicated Xbox handheld, the future release schedule is unclear, and the device may not eventually be launched in 2027 with the next-generation Xbox console.What do you think about this? Welcome to the comment section to discuss.

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