A new leak reveals Microsoft experimented with the idea of giving its operating system a dedicated gaming user interface optimized for gamepad controls on handheld consoles running Windows 11.
The success of Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck caused an influx of similar devices with Windows, but Microsoft’s operating system lacks optimizations for this kind of device, often resulting in an inferior experience. A leaked presentation from Microsoft Hackathon in September 2022 reveals that Microsoft is aware of the problem and looking for possible solutions.
