Microsoft's Jason Ronald Hints at Windows Handheld Gaming PCs

Xbox chief Phil Spencer has been dropping hints about an Xbox handheld for months, but what about Windows handheld gaming PCs? Jason Ronald, Microsoft’s VP of “Next Generation,” tells The Verge that we should expect to see the Windows handheld gaming experience change within this calendar year.

Bringing Innovation to Windows PCs

Ronald hinted at a recent AMD and Lenovo event that Microsoft plans to bring the Xbox experience to Windows PCs, expanding on this idea later. He emphasized the company's focus on bringing innovations from the console space to the PC and handheld gaming space.

Microsoft aims to combine Xbox and Windows experiences, promising changes in the coming year rather than waiting for a standalone Xbox handheld.

Improving the Handheld Gaming Experience

Currently, Windows handheld gaming lacks the seamless experience found on consoles. Ronald acknowledged this issue and highlighted efforts to simplify and enhance the gaming experience on Windows devices.

Microsoft has made strides in optimizing Xbox apps for handheld use on Windows, but further enhancements are on the horizon. The company plans to focus on putting players and their libraries at the center of the gaming experience.

Enhancing Windows for Gaming

Microsoft aims to make Windows a top-tier gaming platform across all devices, with the Xbox operating system serving as a foundation for this endeavor. The company plans to improve controller support and streamline the gaming experience on Windows.

Ronald emphasized the importance of creating a gaming-centric environment on Windows devices, minimizing distractions from traditional desktop elements.

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