Wow, so here’s the scoop. Microsoft has this whole handheld gaming console thing going on, right? But guess what—they’re kinda hitting the pause button on their own Xbox handheld. Yeah, you heard that right. I mean, why would they do that? Apparently, they’re all hyped about making sure other gadgets play nice with Windows 11 for gaming. Ever heard of Asus’s “Kennan”? It seems like that’s getting the VIP treatment now. Why, you ask? Windows Central spilled the beans.
So, if you’re one of those tech heads loving SteamOS on Windows 11 gear, you might get it. I mean, the Lenovo Legion Go S thing we chatted about recently—oh, and yes, it’s pretty cool with both SteamOS and Windows 11—well, it kinda shows why Microsoft might be thinking twice. Okay, nerd moment: with SteamOS, you do lose out on Game Pass, but the performance boost? People are digging it!
Right, so Xbox handhelds are not new news. Microsoft was sketching out some devices, some internal—Xbox-insider stuff—and then there’s the Asus partnership. “Project Kennan,” as they like to call it. Sounds futuristic, right? Whispers on the internet are saying it might drop later this year. And honestly, the hardware’s already looking good to go. Who knew they’d pull the plug on their own Xbox-style thing? At least, for now. Sigh.
Here’s the twist: Windows 11, the go-to for many handhelds—or was it? SteamOS jumped in and surprised everyone. You’ve got options now. Run both Windows 11 and SteamOS on stuff like Legion Go S or the Asus ROG Ally. They both have their perks—SteamOS is like a speed monster, and Windows 11 keeps you cozy in its ecosystem. Balance, I guess?
Oh, hey, just a side note—follow Tom’s Hardware or whatever for more geeky goodness. They’re always dropping some cool insights, so if you’re a news junkie… you know what to do.
