Microsoft is the first big company out of the gates with Project Helix - a "next-generation" console.

The gaming world is buzzing with anticipation as rumors of a first-party Xbox handheld console continue to swirl. Despite earlier reports of its cancellation, insiders claim that Microsoft is still working on a dedicated handheld device. Xbox reportedly ...

As previously confirmed, Project Helix will play your PC and Xbox games. But it sounds like more Xbox features are migrating to Windows PC, too. “What we’ve really learned is as we look at it, PC is becoming an increasingly important part of the Xbox experience,

To be clear, either Steam Deck model definitely shows its age in 2026. Many of the most graphically demanding games released in the past couple of years just don’t run well on this hardware, if they’re supported at all. Issues with Linux and anti-cheat software have rendered live-service games like Destiny 2 and Apex Legends unplayable, too.