A Twitter user under the nickname @_h0x0d_ published a video in which Microsoft employees presented the concept of a mode for portable gaming devices in Windows. The video was recorded for a hackathon in which the company's developers shared their ideas.
The authors of the video talked about the growing popularity of devices like Steam Deck, and that the company's OS is poorly optimized for such platforms. However, this can be easily fixed, the developers are sure. As a confirmation of their words, they showed the concept of Handheld Mode — a portable mode in Windows 11.
The Windows Handheld Mode project describes in detail the interface of the operating system, which should replace the desktop familiar to users. One of its main features is the ease of controlling system elements using game controllers. It also takes into account the screen size of the device and generally allows you to customize the system for yourself.
In addition, the concept demonstrates the possibility of optimizing energy consumption and a more convenient form of using Xbox and EGS stores.
