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 is bringing a massive update to its Xbox Windows 11 app for its new ROG Xbox Ally handheld
• The new "full-screen experience" will help streamline gaming for handheld users with a portable-friendly user interface
• It will come to other Windows 11 handhelds in 2026

Microsoft has been looking into ways to improve the gaming experience for handheld users, after the recent reception and high praise that Valve's SteamOS has received for its performance leaps over Windows 11 – and it looks like Microsoft has taken its first major leap in doing so.

As reported by The Verge, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will feature a new "Xbox full-screen experience" providing a streamlined handheld-friendly gaming user interface, which will also make its way to other Windows 11 handhelds in 2026. All games from other stores and applications such as Discord, Battle.net, Steam ...