According to a leaked video posted on Twitter by user WalkingCat, it appears that Microsoft may be considering ways to enhance Windows’ compatibility with handheld PC devices like the Steam Deck.
The video showcases a concept presented by a Microsoft employee during last year’s Hackathon event, where employees pitch ideas for potential projects that could receive funding from company executives.
The employee discusses the resurgence of handheld gaming and the success of the Steam Deck, which provides players access to a vast library through SteamOS. However, running Windows on the Steam Deck presents challenges due to the device’s basic drivers.
Leaked Windows Handheld Mode on Steam Deck
The video also showcases some prototype work aimed at improving Windows’ functionality on the Steam Deck. Dorothy Feng, a senior UX designer at Microsoft, introduces a launcher that not only allows for playing games from the Steam Store, but also from Game Pass, Epic Games Store, and EA Play, with compatibility for Steam Deck controls.
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— WalkingCat (@_h0x0d_) April 13, 2023
Additionally, there are smaller quality-of-life improvements, such as a keyboard optimized for the Steam Deck that can be navigated with the controller, and a taskbar that includes all compatible online stores.
— WalkingCat (@_h0x0d_) April 13, 2023
It is unclear if Microsoft has plans to pursue handheld gaming, but the video suggests that employees see it as a positive move that could enhance the company’s credibility with PC gamers.
It is worth noting that the project’s status after the Hackathon is unknown, and the test footage shown in the video appears to be in early development with potential challenges to overcome before the project can become a reality.
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