Microsoft Explores Handheld Gaming Market
Amidst speculation, Microsoft hints at interest in developing a portable Xbox, without confirming plans.
- Microsoft executives, including Xbox president Sarah Bond and CEO Phil Spencer, hint at a significant interest in the handheld gaming market.
- Phil Spencer expresses admiration for competitors' handheld devices, such as Nintendo's Switch and Valve's Steam Deck, but remains non-committal on Xbox's entry into the space.
- Recent interviews and social media activity by Spencer fuel speculation about a potential Xbox handheld device.
- Microsoft's history of exploring handheld gaming, including past prototypes, adds context to the current speculation.
- Despite the buzz, Microsoft has yet to make any official announcements regarding the development of a portable Xbox console.