<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Microsoft is updating its Xbox Windows 11 app for the new ROG Xbox Ally handheld with a 'full-screen experience' for handheld users.</li><li>This user-friendly interface will also be available on other Windows 11 handhelds in 2026, allowing access to games from different stores and applications.</li><li>The aim is to create a streamlined hub for gaming, similar to Valve's SteamOS, providing a simpler start-up-and-play experience.</li><li>The performance improvements and impact on gaming experience will be key factors in determining the success of Microsoft's update for Windows 11 handhelds.</li></ul>

Microsoft’s ROG Xbox Ally will feature a new “Xbox full-screen experience” to finally rival the Steam Deck’s ease of use – and more Windows 11 gaming handhelds will get it too

Microsoft’s ROG Xbox Ally will feature a new “Xbox full-screen experience” to finally rival the Steam Deck’s ease of use – and more Windows 11 gaming handhelds will get it too

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