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It's worth noting that the next-gen Xbox, codename 'Project Helix,' is purported to be a gaming PC hybrid, leveraging a custom Windows 11 frontend UI similar to the ROG Xbox Ally handheld. Consoles come with the expectation of consistent and smooth performance out of the box, without any of the tinkering typical with PC gaming, so it would make sense for Microsoft to prioritize performance and ensure that things are up to snuff ahead of the console's launch. Valve leverages its custom Linux OS for the Steam Deck to bridge the gap, ensuring both the consistency of consoles and the customizabili

There are three major reasons why players might soon be purchasing a Steam Controller. First, they're gearing up for the release of the Steam Machine, which will work with the Controller on day one. Second, they might want a controller that lets them play with their Steam Deck docked on a TV (Yang pointed out this was a small gap in the Steam Deck design experience that was only addressable with third-party Bluetooth controllers before this).  And third, it would be because they want to access the wide range of custom controller configurations already in use on the Steam Deck. These configurat