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[FIREKNIGHT2029]

Dead on arrival. You have to be insanely stupid to launch a new handheld during the same year as the Switch 2 release.

"Next gen" Xbox will also get absolutely man-handled by the PS6.

 

[Sethbacca]

This feels like a "lets see what sticks to the wall" strategy. Unless you're a die hard Gamepass person I don't know why anyone in their right mind would invest in that ecosystem after watching Series X flounder the entire generation and seeing all the exclusives go to Sony as well. The next Xbox feels completely unnecessary.

 

[DAHGAMING]

If Jez says it, it must be true.

Its that time of year when we get blessed full of lies and bullshit leaks from the main men Jez and Jeff.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Next gen Xbox will also get absolutely man-handled by the PS6.

100% why I don't believe the 2027 timeline as was specifically told they wanted to not launch around the same time as the PS6

 

[JerryinSoCal]

It feels 3 years late to the party in now a very crowded space

Some of us have talked about this handheld for quite awhile now and most people here knew this was coming

Just doesn't feel needed imo

These "high end" handhelds are only selling in the couple of millions anyway, seems like a bit of a waste of resources from console makers. The Switch is its own thing, I don't think Sony or MS do well when they try to copy nintendo.

 

[Darsxx82]

Just another Windows machine is a head scratcher imo also confirmed by an actual source here

The decision to launch a Windows-based handheld is overwhelmingly logical.

Could anyone really expect an Xbox Handheld in 2025 that would need specific third-party support??? You would need a handheld with the power of XSS and that is impossible today.

The association with a partner and continuing to be based on Windows ensures support and will surely serve to test the market and serve as a test bed for a future 100% proprietary handheld and its desktop proposal.

Then, I am interested in knowing more about the new controllers. Will they release new Xbox controllers with new features before the new hardware or will they wait for a joint launch???

 

[wolffy66]

This guy yaps a lot.

I mean, it's literally his job

 

[wolffy66]

These "high end" handhelds are only selling in the couple of millions anyway, seems like a bit of a waste of resources from console makers. The Switch is its own thing, I don't think Sony or MS do well when they try to copy nintendo.

I don't see the point. Gaming on phones is decent enough for those times when your on bus or waiting room etc.

 

[Insanemaelstrom]

I don't believe the 2027 timeline unless something happened internally and no I don't believe another handheld then, will still be a 2 sku "console" approach with this handheld


Very good point

So basically a pro handled planned for later?. Makes sense. Could be interesting device especially if it uses fsr4 or something, especially for people already in Xbox ecosystem if it allows you to stream/play games you already own or from gamepass

 

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Not sure how smart it is to release during the Switch 2 launch period.

 

[Metnut]

No thanks MS, I'm good with getting a Switch 2.

 

[Setsuna Mudou]

Oh wow, a windows handheld, how innovative... I wonder why no one tried that one bef....

Oh...

Handhelds

docs.google.com

 

[tTHANOSs]

And compete with steamdeck? Good luck. There's already the rog ally. Xbox should just focus on software at this point. Microsoft and their devices don't do well.

 

[coachmcguirk91]

100% why I don't believe the 2027 timeline as was specifically told they wanted to not launch around the same time as the PS6

PS6 won't launch until at least 2028, imo. PS5 should still be selling gangbusters over the next few years. I also think world events, chip shortages, and tarrifs could delay next-gen releases.

And releasing an 800$ console that plays the exact same games as current gen consoles won't be worth the upgrade for most consumers. The PS5 and Xbox Series generation will still be viable until 2035

 

[RetroGamingUK]

Hmmmm.

Give me a rog ally 2. Don't see why it needs to be Xbox themed but we shall see.

When Microsoft exit the console business this is how the "Xbox" brand lives on in terms of hardware.

Getting another OEM to make it doesn't surprise me.

 

[DenchDeckard]

When Microsoft exit the console business this is how the "Xbox" brand lives on in terms of hardware.

Getting another OEM to make it doesn't surprise me.

Yeah, makes sense. They need to sort out the software to run Xbox apps natively or they can do one.

 

[RetroGamingUK]

Yeah, makes sense. They need to sort out the software to run Xbox apps natively or they can do one.

Nah, it'll just be another Windows 11 handheld with an Xbox logo on it

 

[DenchDeckard]

Nah, it'll just be another Windows 11 handheld with an Xbox logo on it

Oh 100%

 

[Astray]

Remarkably lame idea, especially when the Switch 2 is coming out this year with all possible MS ports.

 

[apocaliptic]

OMG, another Jez thread and the gang is all excited. News for you all. Microsoft is evaluating the gaming division. Wait for more closures and more layoffs.

 

[RetroGamingUK]

OMG, another Jez thread and the gang is all excited. News for you all. Microsoft is evaluating the gaming division. Wait for more closures and more layoffs.

I mean they can scrap the hardware division completely if they're just going to have someone like Asus or MSi make their hardware from now on.

 

[bbw_lover87]

So 2026 for the next box?

 

[Katatonic]

R&D subsidized by PlayStation

 

[dragonyeuw]

So like the Legion Go I'm using Gamepass on right now, just with an Xbox sticker? I feel like the hook would be if you could access your Xbox 'console' library.

 

[indigoSociety]

Sounds awesome

 

[Punished Miku]

So like the Legion Go I'm using Gamepass on right now, just with an Xbox sticker? I feel like the hook would be if you could access your Xbox 'console' library.

Make a little app in Windows that opens up to a Xbox dashboard.

I dream.

 

[RetroGamingUK]

So like the Legion Go I'm using Gamepass on right now, just with an Xbox sticker? I feel like the hook would be if you could access your Xbox 'console' library.

Via Xcloud

 

[Fafalada]

Hmmmm.

Give me a rog ally 2. Don't see why it needs to be Xbox themed but we shall see.

Not gonna lie.
If they released a Surface branded Handheld I'd probably pay up to 2k for it.
Xbox? 500 is too much.

Or maybe not now that they fired the guy that made Surface good.

 

[bender]

The road to 10 million lifetime sales starts this year!

 

[Skifi28]

Still waiting on Xbox game pass on PlayStation. That must be the plan right? Every title is already being made multi platform.

It could be their plan, but it's not their decision alone. They also need a complete separate version that will only include their first party games on playstation similar to EA or Ubisoft, which aren't that many yet. These things take time.

 

[havoc00]

Xbros.... Are we back!!??

 

[graywolf323]

I'd be intrigued by a ROG Ally 2 that had a hybrid OS and could play my Xbox library

seems like the only way we're ever going to get Lost Odyssey & Blue Dragon officially on the go since they refuse to remaster/port them to PC

 

[Kacho]

Xbros.... Are we back!!??

Papa Phil has PlayStation right where he wants them

 

[Donald mac Ronald]

Does this guy ever get anything right? Since the answer is no then why bother?

Wasn't this clown saying next gen Xbox was 2026 very recently. Now it's 2027.

 

[RoboFu]

That would make the most sense really.

 

[mckmas8808]

PS6 won't launch until at least 2028, imo. PS5 should still be selling gangbusters over the next few years. I also think world events, chip shortages, and tarrifs could delay next-gen releases.

And releasing an 800$ console that plays the exact same games as current gen consoles won't be worth the upgrade for most consumers. The PS5 and Xbox Series generation will still be viable until 2035

Man....you crazy!!!! LOL! You think the PS5 generation will last 15 years?!?!

 

[Punished Miku]

Man....you crazy!!!! LOL! You think the PS5 generation will last 15 years?!?!

7 years from 2028 is 2035. I would expect 99% of games to be cross-gen with PS5. It's not a insane prediction really.

 

[Sonik]

I knew they'd do that, playstation is no longer their target, it's Valve and Linux gaming. Windows is so fucking shit now that if Linux gaming becomes popular they're fucked, for me and many other people it's the only thing that still keeps us to Microsoft's god forsaken spyware OS

 

[dragonyeuw]

Via Xcloud

Meant natively, but I suspect that's something in the works( maybe part of the Xbox OS).

 

[mayham2199]

Man....you crazy!!!! LOL! You think the PS5 generation will last 15 years?!?!

I actually agree. I think Sony is going to start thinking of their systems like PCs more than individual generations. I'm not sure about exclusives though. They might do it like this gen where some games were truly next-gen only but some were still on both.

 

[dragonyeuw]

Make a little app in Windows that opens up to a Xbox dashboard.

I dream.

I wonder if that's part of their forward compatibility team initiative( under Sarah Bond), to have both PC and console in one combined ecosystem that can be played on any Xbox branded hardware ( or compatible partner device). Would really take the 'play anywhere' thing to the next level.

 

[Kvally]

So like the Legion Go I'm using Gamepass on right now, just with an Xbox sticker? I feel like the hook would be if you could access your Xbox 'console' library.

That's their plan. I would love to be able to access native games on the handheld as well as steam games.

 

[dragonyeuw]

That's their plan. I would love to be able to access native games on the handheld as well as steam games.

Yep, see my comment immediate above yours....

 

[adamsapple]

Xbros.... Are we back!!??

Millions of portable people getting a chance to enjoy the goat

 

[cireza]

It's going to be another PC brick. What's the point ? There are already plenty available.

 

[Topher]

It's going to be another PC brick. What's the point ? There are already plenty available.

I'm thinking it has got to run games from the Xbox console library to be remotely interesting.

 

[adamsapple]

I'm thinking it has got to run games from the Xbox console library to be remotely interesting.

At the minimum, unless they're going to do something completely dedicated like a PSP or Vita, it needing to run your owned Xbox library (cloud or not) has to be a bare minimum.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Millions of portable people getting a chance to enjoy the goat

This you?

 

[Zacfoldor]

iBUYPOWER® Series Decks

Are your Xbox games iBUYPOWER® certified?

 

[mckmas8808]

I actually agree. I think Sony is going to start thinking of their systems like PCs more than individual generations. I'm not sure about exclusives though. They might do it like this gen where some games were truly next-gen only but some were still on both.

That would kill the reason for the PS6 to exist. No way there's a 7 year cross-gen period. It'll be 2-3 years. MAX!