Microsoft Unveils Handheld Xbox Plans at CES 2025

Microsoft is set to enhance its handheld gaming experience by integrating Xbox and Windows features, as announced at CES 2025 by VP Jason Ronald. The company plans to simplify the user interface and deliver a console-like experience on Windows handhelds, addressing usability issues with Windows' full OS on compact devices. This initiative aims to capitalize on the advanced infrastructure built for Xbox consoles and apply it to PCs and handhelds, potentially involving third-party partners like Lenovo. Microsoft is also developing a standalone handheld Xbox console, though its release is still years away. The move aligns with Microsoft's broader strategy to make Xbox platform-agnostic, allowing access across various devices, and these efforts aim to improve the gaming experience by focusing on the player's library and minimizing Windows' operational friction.