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Microsoft's 'if you can't beat them, join them' approach to the threat of Steam in the new Xbox PC app is a great idea
- Microsoft's improved Windows 11 Xbox PC app, set for release alongside ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming PCs, features an Aggregated Game Library for Xbox Insiders.
- The Aggregated Game Library allows launching games across multiple platforms like Steam, Battle.net, and more within the Xbox app, competing with Valve's SteamOS.
- Microsoft aims to offer a handheld-friendly gaming experience with its Xbox app upgrade to cater to portable Windows 11 gaming mode requests from fans.
- Although Microsoft's move is commendable, it faces challenges in enhancing Windows 11 to compete against the gaming performance of SteamOS.
- While Windows 11 supports most multiplayer games using anti-cheat, Linux compatibility, and gaming performance on SteamOS pose challenges for Microsoft.
- Fans are eagerly awaiting the new Xbox app, but the skepticism remains about whether it can truly rival SteamOS in terms of performance and experience.
- Valve's SteamOS, with years of optimization efforts and tools like Decky Loader, offers a smooth and customizable handheld gaming experience.
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