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The leak reveals a project called “Windows Handheld Mode.”

It’s a form factor that more and more OEMs are dabbling with.

Windows Handheld Mode set up

The Windows Handheld Mode would bring a dedicated interface to devices like the Steam Deck.

Just recently,ASUS announced the ROG Ally, a Windows-11-powered Steam Deck competitor.

Devices like this would benefit significantly from a Windows Handheld Mode feature.

Windows Handheld Mode concepts

Windows vNext gaming launcher(Image credit: @h0x0d on Twitter)

Windows Handheld Mode concepts

Windows vNext Xbox app(Image credit: @h0x0d on Twitter)

Windows Handheld Mode concepts

Windows vNext Get Started app for gamers(Image credit: @h0x0d on Twitter)

Windows Handheld Mode concepts

Windows vNext cloud gaming app(Image credit: @h0x0d on Twitter)

Windows Handheld Mode concepts

Microsoft Xbox app update mock up

Concept art for a green Xbox handheld with a screen between two controller halves.

ASUS mock up Xbox

Xbox handheld mock up

ROG Ally X vs ROG Ally RGB.

Windows 11 system features

Windows 11 Start menu

Windows 11 battery usage

Copilot Vision for Windows announcement

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition power adapter in box

Microsoft Edge Vertical Tabs

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