Microsoft unites Xbox and Windows in new portable format
Microsoft combines "the best of Xbox and Windows" for portable devices (photo: Getty Images)
Microsoft's vice president of new technologies Jason Ronald said that this year we should expect improvements in the use of Windows on portable gaming devices. Instead of developing a separate Xbox console, the company will focus on creating a user-friendly gaming interface for Windows on portable PCs, reports The Verge.
The main changes
Xbox and Windows integration
Microsoft is committed to bringing the innovations of the Xbox console interface to PCs and portable devices to make gaming more convenient and easier.
Simplifying the Windows interface
Today, Windows is not adapted for portable devices, and users have to deal with an inconvenient interface.
Microsoft plans to make it more like a console experience, with quick access to the game library and no distracting desktop elements, notifications, or the Start menu.
Gamepad support
The focus is on improving the interaction with controllers and joysticks, which is necessary for portable devices without a keyboard and mouse.
Microsoft is not developing a new operating system for portable devices, but is working to make Windows more gamer-friendly. The company is expected to present specific changes this year.
"Our goal is to make Windows a great gaming platform on any device," said Ronald.
Over the past year, Microsoft has made several Xbox apps more portable (photo: The Verge).
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