Beginners want a frictionless experience with their PC handheld operating systems, to the point where it can be the difference between picking the Steam Deck OLED powered by SteamOS or the ROG Xbox Ally powered by Windows 11 and its exclusive Xbox Mode. Beginners might bite off more than they can chew turning Windows 11 into an optimized platform for gaming; there's a lot of manual bloat-removal to get the best performance out of an ROG Xbox Ally. With that being said, Xbox Mode is designed to streamline access to Game Pass, Epic Games Store, GOG, and more. This grants instant access to multiple PC storefronts without workarounds, but Windows 11 is designed for monitors, not handhelds. But for beginners looking for a console-like experience, Valve has this one in the bag with the Steam Deck OLED.