Okay, so here’s the deal. Microsoft is up to something with gaming consoles—and it’s all a bit of a mess, in a “maybe this, maybe that” kind of way, you know? There’s this wild talk (thanks, Windows Central) that they’re shoving their very own Xbox handheld to the back of the closet—at least for now. Why? Possibly ’cause they’re letting Asus’ ‘Kennan’ take the front seat. I mean, what is Kennan, you ask? It’s basically Asus’ brainchild that’s primed for action pretty soon. Word on the internet says it’s basically good to go, like your coffee when you spill it seconds before leaving for work.
Now, you’d think Microsoft is just kicking back, watching all this unfold. But no. They’re apparently putting their chips on making Windows 11 super slick for handheld play. Makes sense when you see the buzz around people loving SteamOS on those same gadgets. Especially with the Lenovo Legion Go S wandering into town, juggling SteamOS and Windows 11 like a street performer you accidentally tip with lint from your pocket.
So, maybe, possibly, who knows, Microsoft had this grand plan for a homegrown Xbox handheld dream. It was supposed to fully chat with Xbox games like they were old pals. But that’s on ice, apparently. Ice that could melt anytime.
And SteamOS vs. Windows 11? It’s like a mini soap opera. SteamOS wows with zippy performance, while Windows 11 nods with its access to the Windows universe. Asus ROG Ally and Legion Go S? Those are pretty much in the mix too.
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