Xbox Handheld Will Also Run PlayStation Games

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A Windows-Based Handheld Would Be Able To Run Steam!

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  • 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. 

Tom Warren claims that PlayStation games will run on the Xbox portable because Sony also releases games on PC.
PlayStation titles will allegedly run on the Xbox Portable because Sony also releases games on PC.

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.

Earlier this year, Xbox sent out a survey related to handhelds to confirm the validity of rampant rumors.
Earlier this year, Xbox sent out a survey related to handhelds to confirm the validity of rampant rumors.

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.

Do you think that the upcoming Xbox handheld can run PlayStation games natively, or will Microsoft miss out on this multiplatform opportunity? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the official Tech4Gamers forum.

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