Microsoft has needed to respond to SteamOS ever since the Steam Deck launched three years ago, and it has steadily been tweaking its Xbox app and the Xbox Game Bar on Windows to make both more handheld-friendly. But there was always a bigger overhaul of Windows required, and we’re starting to see parts of that today.

Microsoft has officially revealed how it's merging the best of Windows and Xbox to create a seamless gaming experience on handheld devices starting with the newly announced ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X.