Xbox Handheld Reportedly Being Prototyped at Microsoft

A dedicated handheld tied to Xbox is reportedly in development within Microsoft. In recent months, rumors of Microsoft working on a portable Xbox platform of some sort have continued to grow stronger. Some of these rumors have come from those within Microsoft, who have seemingly indicated that such a piece of hardware could be in the works. Now, one reputable reporter has shared what he has heard about the idea, and it adds much more credence to this growing speculation.

In a new episode of The Xbox Two Podcast, co-host Jez Corden said that he has been informed that Microsoft is working on Xbox handhelds in some capacity right now. Corden went on to stress that just because this hardware is being created, it doesn't mean that it will ever be released to the public. Beyond this, it was said that such a platform would be a dedicated device, and seemingly wouldn't be hardware designed for cloud streaming only.

"I know that they've got handheld prototypes right now," Corden said in the podcast."Prototypes don't necessarily mean they're going to market. But I think you really have to look at the landscape and Microsoft's strategy and the thought process and the new chips that are starting to enable these types of devices. I think Microsoft would be absolutely insane to not do this.

As Corden himself mentions, the handheld space has absolutely blown up in recent years. Not only is Nintendo dominating the market with the Nintendo Switch, but Valve's Steam Deck has also been hugely popular since its debut. Sony seems to have also taken note of this burgeoning desire for handhelds and this past year released the PlayStation Portal, which is an accessory that works in tandem with the PS5.

How do you feel about this notion that Xbox may release a dedicated handheld platform? And is this something that you'd be interested in buying for yourself? Let me know either down in the comments section or reach out to me on social media at @MooreMan12.

Gaming Gaming Latest News, Gaming Gaming Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Xbox Game Made Just $0.99 in Final Chance to Buy Before It's Gone ForeverXbox One and Xbox Series X|S have one final chance to grab an Xbox 360 game before it is delisted.
Source: ComicBook - 🏆 65. / 68 Read more »

MSI Claw: MSI's Core Ultra-powered Handheld Gaming Machine Now AvailableThe MSI Claw has officially arrived, as the base model of MSI’s Core Ultra-powered handheld gaming machine is now available from MSI’s website for $699. There are two other higher-specced models, too, but they’re listed as coming on March 12th. Here’s how the three models stack up: * $699: Core Ultra 5 / 512GB SSD * $749: Core Ultra 7 / 512GB SSD * $799: Core Ultra 7 / 1TB SSD You can also preorder all three MSI Claw models from Newegg, with availability starting March 15th. Preorders on Newegg come with a couple of freebies, including a Skull and Bones standard edition game code and Xbox Game Pass free for one month. You can buy the MSI Claw from Best Buy, which will ship by April 4th. MSI first announced the Claw at CES 2024 in January, joining the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, and the Lenovo Legion Go in a growing portable PC market. In addition to being the first device to come with Intel’s Core Ultra processors, it runs Windows and features a seven-inch, 1080p, 48–120Hz variable refresh rate (VRR) LCD display
Source: verge - 🏆 94. / 67 Read more »

New Xbox Report May Be Great News for Spyro and Crash Bandicoot FansA new Spyro or Crash Bandicoot game on Xbox could be on the horizon.
Source: ComicBook - 🏆 65. / 68 Read more »

Walmart Has Deals on PlayStation Portal, Xbox & More: Shop the Spring SalePlayStation Portal captures the magic of PS5 into a handheld device -- and Walmart happens to have one of the cheapest prices that we’ve seen on the internet. Save $50 off for a limited time.
Source: billboard - 🏆 112. / 63 Read more »

The PlayStation Portal could get me to switch to PlayStation from Xbox after 23 yearsThe PlayStation Portal might be the gaming accessory that makes me jump ship from Xbox and go all-in on PlayStation.
Source: BGR - 🏆 234. / 63 Read more »

PS3 and Xbox 360 Game From 2010 Makes Surprise Return This WeekAn RPG from the PS3 and Xbox 360 era is back out of nowhere.
Source: ComicBook - 🏆 65. / 68 Read more »