Leaked Pitch Video Shows What Windows Gaming Could Look Like On Steam Deck

Microsoft workers have proven off an idea for what an optimized Windows person interface might appear to be on Valve’s Steam Deck handheld PC, and by extension, how Windows gaming would function on that system. In a leaked video posted on-line by Twitter user h0x0d (through The Verge), the pitch particulars all the issues that Steam Deck customers have with attempting to get Windows working on the hand held {hardware}, and it originates from a Microsoft Hackathon that was held in September 2022.

This inner occasion, the place workers pitch concepts to Microsoft higher-ups with a view to get assist for them, noticed the group current a prototype working system for the Steam Deck. Led by senior UX designer Dorothy Feng, the launcher permits for video games to be opened up from a number of storefronts such because the PC model of Game Pass, Steam, Epic Games Store, and extra. Other enhancements embrace an optimized keyboard and a floating taskbar.

It’s price noting that that is only a pitch for now, however on the finish of the video, the video narrator requires Microsoft to “get serious” about handheld gaming in order that the corporate can enhance its credibility throughout the PC gaming neighborhood. Currently, Valve does present drivers to get Windows engaged on its Steam Deck, however the expertise is way from optimum. Compared to the default SteamOS working on the system, Windows merely is not optimized for the Steam Deck and suffers from quite a few points.

There are options to the Steam Deck within the type of the Aya Neo Pro and the Aya Neo Air, however these are pricy rivals to the Steam Deck. Asus can be getting into this market, because it lately unveiled its highly effective ROG Ally handheld PC which options some spectacular {hardware}.