Handheld Companion – Release Notes

Highlights

Modernized UI/UX with a brand‑new Library landing page and a new touch keyboard embedded in Quicktools.
Expanded device support: MSI Claw 1, Claw 7 AI+, Claw 8 AI+, and ONEXPLAYER X1 Pro.

Introduces the Library as the first screen after launch, letting you browse, sort, and start all your games and applications.
Browse and download cover art directly from SteamGridDB (SGDB). (IGDB integration is on the roadmap.)
Upgrading from an older version? HC will automatically prompt you to fetch artwork for your existing profiles.
Game discovery is not yet automatic—you’ll still need to create profiles by hand.
Added Shortcut (*.lnk) file support in the profile target picker, seamlessly importing command‑line arguments—perfect for quickly adding individual ROMs/ISOs to emulator profiles.

A refreshed visual identity featuring a subtle controller backdrop.
Re‑engineered gamepad navigation delivers smoother movement while reducing CPU overhead.
Special thanks to community members Sanhei and Reg‑Chen for translation and language‑support contributions.

A new global notification system makes sure important messages from the Controller Manager (and elsewhere) surface no matter which page you’re on.

Support for the MSI Claw family, originally rolled out in build 0.23.3.0, has been greatly refined:

Battery charge‑limit settings
M1/M2 button management
Controller‑mode switching (XInput ↔︎ DInput)
Numerous bug fixes and stability tweaks
All enhancements have been back‑ported to the original Claw 1 and Claw 7 AI+ as well, extending their longevity.

Window position and borderless/fullscreen state are now saved in your game profile and re‑applied automatically.
Especially handy for games without native borderless‑fullscreen support and dual‑screen devices such as the AYANEO Flip DS.

Dozens of bug fixes, targeted optimizations, and memory‑usage reductions for a leaner, more stable experience.

Thank you for using Handheld Companion and for all your feedback ♥︎