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Microsoft appears to be exploring better Windows 11 support for portable gaming systems such as the Steam Deck. According to The Verge, a video from a Microsoft hackathon that took place in September 2022 reveals an idea from a Microsoft developer for an improved, game-focused user interface for use on the Steam Deck.
The video shows some of the major issues running Windows 11 on a platform like the Steam Deck, and highlights various aspects such as lack of proper controller support in the Windows UI and inappropriate on-screen keyboard for devices with smaller screen sizes.
A prototype of the user interface developed by Microsoft’s chief UX designer Dorothy Feng is shown, which features a launcher that can unlock games from various digital distribution platforms, including Steam, PC Game Pass, EA Play and the Epic Games Store.
While the presence of the prototype is by no means an official confirmation that Microsoft may be working on bringing Windows 11 to the Steam Deck and other gaming laptops, the presence of the prototype suggests that there is at least some interest from Microsoft in making Windows possible. more access to it. Created on mobile platforms.
