- In a new interview, Phil Spencer has confirmed that Xbox is serious about handheld gaming and its market.
- When questioned about whether we can expect anything this year, he said he’s very excited about what’s to come from Xbox.
- Xbox is allegedly working on an official handheld for 2027, alongside another in partnership with ASUS, which might come much sooner.
After an anticlimactic conclusion to the console wars, many in the gaming scene have argued that companies have started fighting to dominate the handheld market next. Now, Phil Spencer has affirmed that Xbox is indeed serious about handheld gaming.
The Xbox boss has once again teased plans for multiple Xbox handhelds and explained that the company is about to penetrate its market pretty soon.
Why it matters: A motley of rumors suggests that Xbox is working on multiple handhelds. Along with the official one, the brand has also partnered with ASUS to supposedly launch a portable later this year.
In an interview with iJustine, Phil Spencer was asked whether Xbox is cooking something exciting for later this year. The CEO clarified that he is ‘very excited’ about the handhelds that Xbox has teased so far because you can play games on them anywhere.
We’ve teased and talked about handhelds and I’m very excited because we both travel, and sometimes you can’t always take your console or your whole gaming desktop with you.
While his response didn’t confirm any details directly, it suggests that Xbox will unveil more details soon. At the moment, Xbox is rumored to be working on an official handheld in addition to another one in collaboration with ASUS.
Dubbed Project Kennan, the partner handheld has been officially teased and is expected to get a detailed reveal in the Summer Showcase. It is rumored to come out later this year with a competitive $499 to $599 price tag.
On the flip side, the official Xbox handheld is expected to drop in 2027 alongside the next-gen console. It is also speculated to feature custom AI-based upscaling like DLSS and run PlayStation games.
Do you think Xbox will be able to penetrate the handheld market and dominate the existing competition, or will the device just be a brand novelty? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.
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