Xbox console strategy includes OEM partner devices alongside a first-party system; 2027 is the stated target, clarifying platform direction.

You can’t buy a Steam Deck in the United States right now, and it’s apparently because of the RAM crunch (drink). But if you want an alternative PC gaming handheld, Asus has the ROG Xbox Ally right over

An Xbox console exclusive game — only available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X — is currently only $1.74, though not on the Xbox Store, but Steam. This is the cheapest the game in question has ever been on any platform. In fact, on the Xbox Store ...

Valve’s Steam Machine isn’t just another mini PC. It’s a strategic wedge. Analysts say the device, paired with SteamOS and Valve’s ecosystem, could undercut Xbox’s already shaky console sales. According to Joost van Dreunen, professor at NYU ...

However, one person who does not seem entirely convinced by this theory is Mike Ybarra, formerly one of the top executives in the Xbox division, followed by a career as Blizzard CEO. He believes that Sony's decision is instead linked to the fact that Valve will soon become a console manufacturer with its Steam Machines.

A new Xbox game from Xbox Game Studios is now “Verified” on Steam Deck, which means Valve has tested the game on Steam Deck, and can guarantee it is both entirely playable and works well with both the built-in display and controls of the handheld PC.