Xbox Handheld: Report Claims 2025 Release, Windows OS
- Exciting developments are on the horizon for Xbox enthusiasts.
- Sources suggest microsoft is aiming for a 2025 release for its proprietary handheld device.
- The company is also developing the next generation of its flagship console.
Microsoft’s Next-Gen Xbox Plans: Handheld and Series X Successor
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Exciting developments are on the horizon for Xbox enthusiasts. Microsoft is reportedly expanding its gaming hardware lineup, with plans for a dedicated Xbox gaming handheld and a next-generation console to succeed the Xbox Series X.
Xbox Handheld device: Launching in 2025?
The buzz around an Xbox handheld is intensifying. Sources suggest microsoft is aiming for a 2025 release for its proprietary handheld device. This move signals a significant shift, perhaps broadening the Xbox ecosystem beyond conventional consoles.
Key Details Emerge About the Xbox Handheld
- Release Window: Anticipated in late 2025, according to current Microsoft plans.
- Partnership approach: The handheld is expected to be a collaborative effort, built by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) like ASUS, Lenovo, MSI, or Razer.
- Xbox DNA: Despite the partnership,the design will unmistakably reflect the Xbox brand,potentially featuring the iconic Xbox-Guide Button familiar from the Series X/S controller.
- PC Integration: The Xbox handheld will likely run on Windows 11, emphasizing PC-oriented features. The Microsoft Store and Game Pass could be central, alongside installable apps like Steam. The OS is expected to be optimized for controller use.
Next-Generation Xbox Console: A 2027 Launch?
Microsoft’s ambitions don’t stop at handhelds. The company is also developing the next generation of its flagship console. The next-generation consoles have been “fully greenlit”.
Successor to the Xbox Series X
Current plans point to 2027 as the target release year for the successor to the Xbox Series X. This new console is envisioned as a premium offering, pushing the boundaries of performance and features. However, the future of the Xbox Series S remains uncertain, with no confirmed plans for a successor.
The new console, similar to the upcoming handheld, is expected to be “näher an Windows sein als je zuvor, was den Arbeitsaufwand für Entwickler beim Portieren vom PC reduziert“. This convergence with Windows aims to streamline game development and enhance the overall gaming experience.
Discussion about the next generation of consoles at the games fair Caggtus in Leipzig.
The Future of Xbox: A Broader Ecosystem
Microsoft is seemingly broadening its Xbox strategy. This includes offering first-party games on other platforms starting in 2024 and venturing into the handheld market.By embracing Windows as a core component, Microsoft aims to create a more integrated and versatile gaming ecosystem.