Xbox Handheld Confirmed! Phil Spencer Unveils Plans for Portable Console

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Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed Microsoft is working on a handheld console that could hit the market in the future. In a recent interview, Spencer said Microsoft is already working on a prototype but that the handheld device is a few years away. It hasn’t stopped fans getting excited at what could shake up the portable console market.

In a long-awaited confirmation, Xbox head Phil Spencer has revealed plans for an Xbox handheld console. Speaking to Bloomberg, Spencer confirmed Microsoft is experimenting with prototypes but warned a potential device was a long way off.

Spencer has long teased us with a possible handheld Xbox console, with rumors first circulating in 2023 when a document from the FTC versus Microsoft trial regarding the company’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard leaked, showing various Microsoft and Xbox products. Spencer’s latest words has fans excited for a console that could rival the Steam Deck or upcoming Switch 2.

How the Xbox Handheld Stands Against Competitors

A potential Xbox handheld console would come into a market likely occupied by the upcoming Switch 2 and Steam Deck. Microsoft will want to focus on the core strengths it’s been building over the last few years, in particular, the Xbox Game Pass and cloud capabilities. Many think it could be a hybrid console like Nintendo’s Switch.

Microsoft, according to Spencer, is interested in acquiring more companies to break into more markets. Whenever, if ever, an Xbox handheld device releases, Microsoft may have to rethink its current strategy or compete with itself, as the Xbox Game Pass is available across multiple platforms, including Steam Deck, Meta Quest, Amazon Fire TV, and mobile.

Discover more about the upcoming Switch 2 and its release date

What Fans Are Hoping to See

Any Xbox handheld will need to meet player expectations, including competitive pricing, extended battery life, and games optimized for the console. Spencer himself has said that Microsoft is in the ideas stage, meaning any details could be years away. For now, we wait, but many hope it will launch before or alongside the next Xbox console.

Conclusion

There is likely to be a lot of excitement around a future Xbox handheld, with fans hoping it can rival the Switch 2. The Xbox Game Pass seems ready-made for a potential handheld console, which puts Microsoft in a good position. Would you play an Xbox handheld console? Let us know in the comments.

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Fueled by a passion for gaming and the ever-evolving world of gaming news, Daniel loves connecting with seasoned and new players to bring games to life on the page, exploring their narratives and gaming trends. A self-published fiction and fantasy author, Daniel has nearly 20 years of experience writing gaming news and a love for storytelling that drives his enthusiasm to deliver breaking news, in-depth analysis, and industry innovations. You will find him in-game as "Windfell."