Digital Foundry confirmed this with performance figures for Assassin's Creed Shadows, and criticised Microsoft's stewardship of the OS.
Earlier reports indicated that Microsoft had planned on launching a first-party Xbox handheld by 2027, but priorities have changed.
Microsoft wants to continue making Windows feel like a good place to play games by bridging the usability gap between a PC and Xbox.
Windows 11 users who updated to 24H2 might want to avoid the open-world action RPG (and some other Ubisoft titles) for now.
The launch of the Asus ROG Ally might spur Microsoft into bringing features like Quick Resume to Windows 11.
Microsoft seems to be expresseing internal interest in bringing proper Windows support to the Steam Deck and other handheld gaming PCs.
By downloading the Xbox App, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can access "hundreds" of cloud-supported titles on their Smart TV.
A public SDK is now available for all developers, allowing them to integrate DirectStorage support to their games.
Microsoft has now decided to cut down support for Windows 11 on many incompatible machines ahead of the official launch later in October.
The "best windows for gaming ever" will come soon for PC, and will include things like DirectX12 Ultimate, DirectStorage, and Auto HDR.
"Tthere's nothing to indicate to us yet that there'll be any issues with Windows 11," says Valve's Greg Coomer, designer of the Steam Deck.
Everything you need to know about Microsoft's upcoming Windows OS from a gaming perspective.
Publishing apps on the Microsoft store won't require developers to give Microsoft any cut of the generated revenue, thanks to a new policy.
Microsoft says the upcoming Windows 11 will tout "superior graphics, amazing speed, and an incredible selection of games."
