Xbox Reportedly Developing Gaming Handheld

In a recent revelation, Xbox is said to be in the process of creating prototypes for a new gaming handheld device. The news comes from a discussion on The Xbox Two podcast, where co-host Jez Corden shed light on the ongoing development.

According to Corden, the prototypes being worked on are part of a new initiative by Xbox. While the existence of these prototypes does not guarantee a market release, Corden expressed his belief that Microsoft would be remiss not to pursue this avenue. He highlighted the success of Valve’s Steam Deck, which can run both Xbox and PlayStation exclusives, a feature currently lacking in Microsoft’s ecosystem. This gap in the market suggests that both Sony and Microsoft are eyeing the handheld gaming sector.

Microsoft’s Potential Entry into Handheld Gaming

The speculation around an Xbox handheld device gained traction when insider Tom Henderson hinted at its development. Responding to a query by The Verge’s Tom Warren, Henderson suggested that Microsoft might already be working on an Xbox handheld. Warren envisioned a device with the Xbox OS and UI, providing access to the full range of Xbox and PC games. He emphasized Microsoft’s capability to create a handheld similar to the Steam Deck, a sentiment echoed by Corden.

A glimpse into the future of handheld gaming

To delve deeper into the details and implications of this potential move by Microsoft, stay tuned for further updates.

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