Six ways Microsoft’s portable Xbox could be a Steam Deck killer

Microsoft is reportedly planning to release an Xbox-branded gaming handheld later this year in partnership with a PC gaming manufacturer. The device will likely run on Windows with Xbox design elements. To succeed, Microsoft needs to develop a custom UI for handheld use, create a streamlined gaming-focused Windows version, allow game installations from various stores, and potentially offer backward compatibility. Multiple hardware tiers and a "Made for Xbox" verification program could help differentiate the product.