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1. Microsoft May Have Shelved Its Xbox Handheld Plans
Microsoft has reportedly halted internal development on a dedicated Xbox handheld console, citing ongoing challenges with optimizing Windows 11 for handheld form factors. Analysts suggest Valve’s SteamOS provides a more efficient alternative, particularly regarding performance and battery life, which may have influenced Microsoft’s decision. The company is now rumored to be partnering with ASUS on an Xbox-branded handheld instead.
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Times of India. (2025, May 25). Microsoft may have shelved its Xbox Handheld, and the reason is Windows 11. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/gaming/microsoft-may-have-shelved-its-xbox-handheld-and-the-reason-is-windows-11/articleshow/121520019.cms
2. MSI Claw A8 Could Be a Game-Changer
MSI unveiled its next-generation handheld, the Claw A8, at Computex 2025, powered by the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip. The device features a high-refresh-rate 8-inch display, up to 24GB of RAM, and new color options like white and lime green. This marks MSI’s strategic pivot away from Intel chips to AMD for improved performance in the handheld segment.
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Tom’s Guide. (2025, May 28). The MSI Claw A8 could be a game-changer for PC handhelds – 3 reasons why I’m stoked. https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/the-msi-claw-a8-could-be-a-game-changer-for-pc-handhelds-3-reasons-why-im-stoked
3. Valve’s SteamOS Now Available for Third-Party Devices
Valve has released SteamOS 3.7 with support for third-party handhelds, starting with the Lenovo Legion Go S. The Linux-based OS offers improved efficiency over Windows 11, which could significantly extend battery life and performance in mobile gaming. Valve has also published installation guides for other popular devices, including the ASUS ROG Ally.
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TechRadar. (2025, May 29). Goodbye Windows 11 – Valve’s SteamOS is now available on the Legion Go S, with some support for other AMD-powered handhelds. https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/goodbye-windows-11-valves-steamos-is-now-available-on-the-legion-go-s-with-some-support-for-other-amd-powered-handhelds