Microsoft appears to be gearing up to potentially reveal a new Xbox handheld gaming device in 2025. This handheld would likely be positioned as an extension of the current Xbox Series X/S generation, rather than as part of the next-gen Xbox console lineup.
Industry insiders suggest Microsoft may be aiming to create a more powerful, PC-like handheld device, rather than a more casual, lower-powered device. There is speculation it could run a custom version of Windows or even allow for the installation of PC gaming platforms like Steam.
This is according to Windows Central editor Jez Corden, who said the following on the Xbox Two podcast:
"A little birdie has told me that you might see genuinely new hardware next year, maybe, of some form, for Xbox."
"I don't think you're going to see hardware at The Game Awards [2024], but I do think next year is a good year for revealing new hardware... especially hardware you can hold in the palm of your hand."
The timing for a potential reveal seems to be narrowed down to sometime in 2025, though the exact release date is still unclear. Overall, the prospect of an Xbox-branded handheld gaming device has generated significant excitement among fans and industry analysts.
Rumour: Xbox May Be Gearing Up To Reveal Handheld Device In 2025
"A little birdie has told me..."
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