HardwareMicrosoft needs to optimize Windows before making an Xbox handheldWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HardwareMicrosoft needs to optimize Windows before making an Xbox handheldWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future / Phil Hayton) Just like many other portable fans, the idea of an Xbox handheld is apparently living in Phil Spencer’s head rent free. The fact thatMicrosoft’s gaming head honcho is as enthusiastic about making a Steam Deck rival as the company’s faithful followers is ultimately a good thing, but I can’t help but feel like there’s a solution in the palms of many players already. Microsoft might have never got around to making a fully fledged Xbox portable throughout its history, but many of thebest gaming …