- An accredited insider claims that the Xbox handheld will also run PlayStation games, just like Sony would run Xbox titles.
- The Windows-based Xbox portable will run PlayStation titles because Sony already brings them to PC.
- Many details regarding both the rumored handhelds by Sony and Xbox are unclear. So, do take them with a grain of salt.
Both Microsoft and Sony are apparently looking to compete in the handheld market after the dominance of Nintendo—and Steam Deck’s recent success. Phil Spencer has already somewhat officially confirmed the Xbox handheld rumors, but PlayStation has been entirely quiet on the matter.
Sony’s handheld is expected to run Xbox titles since Microsoft brings its first-party titles to the PlayStation Space, but recent rumors now suggest that PlayStation games will also run on the Xbox portable.
Why it matters: The Xbox handheld running PlayStation games would make sense, given the company’s multiplatform initiatives. However, the specifics of how it would be achieved remain unclear.
The notable industry insider, Tom Warren, addressed the popular speculations on Twitter while replying to a user, claiming that Microsoft’s handheld will support PlayStation titles since Sony also releases its games on PC.
It makes sense, considering that the Xbox portable might be a Windows-based device, supporting titles that already work on PCs using Steam or other software.
On the flip side, a more absurd possibility suggests that Sony might have to release titles specially for the Xbox handheld for compatibility.
All in all, it is best to take the rumors with a grain of salt since the details regarding how the Xbox handheld would function are still unclear.
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