The Morning After: Xbox considers a handheld gaming PC
Xbox is thinking about future hardware, and it might not just be another box attached to your TV. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer told Bloomberg the team is considering its own gaming handheld - but it's years away.
In an earlier interview with IGN, Spencer had mentioned a hypothetical Xbox gaming handheld PC device," which now appears to be in the early research and prototyping stage. The Xbox boss said local play would be important to include if Xbox were to design a handheld console. Compared to existing devices, like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Legion Go, it's unclear what unique features an Xbox handheld might offer.
- Mat Smith
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