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Microsoft Reportedly Developing Xbox-Branded Handheld Gaming Device

The rumored device, codenamed 'Keenan,' is expected to integrate Xbox features with a Windows-based gaming system.

  • Reports suggest Microsoft is partnering with a PC gaming hardware manufacturer to create an Xbox-branded handheld gaming device.
  • The device will reportedly feature a modified version of Windows optimized for handheld gaming, similar to the approach used in Xbox consoles.
  • Game Pass will likely be a central feature, positioning the handheld as an affordable entry point into Microsoft's subscription-based gaming ecosystem.
  • The handheld is expected to support third-party platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store, potentially broadening its appeal.
  • Microsoft is speculated to include backward compatibility for older Xbox games, leveraging its existing emulation technology.
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