- New reports state that an Xbox handheld will launch this year, followed by a next-generation Series S|X successor in 2027.
- The former is expected to be made by an OEM like Lenovo or MSI, with Microsoft handling the software department.
- Xbox will use this hardware to test various features and judge the market.
Rumors have pointed to an Xbox handheld and next-generation console arriving very soon for a while. Phil Spencer has also confirmed that the former is officially in the works, though not much has been said since then.
New reports are now suggesting that the first Xbox handheld will launch as early as 2025, but it will come with a unique twist.
Why it matters: Xbox Series S|X sales have been declining constantly over the last few years. The arrival of a handheld could be the shakeup Microsoft needs to make a major comeback in the hardware market.
As Jez Corden reports, the Xbox handheld is being worked on with a partner. The report states that an OEM like Lenovo or MSI is likely to work on the handheld, with Microsoft ensuring it delivers a recognizable Xbox flavor.
Fans can expect Game Pass and Windows 11 to be the focus of the experience. Xbox is also expected to test the waters with the hardware, potentially debuting AI-based upscaling in the future.
Elsewhere, the report points to Microsoft planning the Xbox Series S|X successor for 2027. It is said that the development is in full swing, but the new hardware is expected to come with a twist of its own.
Jez Corden states that the next Xbox will be more PC-like, coming with support for platforms like Epic Games Store and Steam. All in all, the future seems to be full of surprises for Microsoft’s hardware department.
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