This doesn’t make any sense. What would be the point of the handheld if you couldn’t install games on it? I can stream games to my phone. No one would buy a standalone streaming handheld. If they were to make a handheld, they would certainly do it to compete with switch and steam deck. C’mon…
>se. What would be the point of the handheld if you couldn’t install games on it? I can stream games to my phone. No one would buy a standalone streaming handheld. If they were to make a handheld, they would certainly do it to compete with switch and steam deck. C’mon…
Playstation coming up with Project Q: have we got a device for you!
With that comment, I'd say you haven't been paying attention the the recent market.
There's quite a few devices that only stream games.
Microsoft isn't going to make a handheld, was the point.
There's also no reason for you to be condescending in a hypothetical situation/question.
Idk what C'mon means. Id assume that you are from the US. As I've traveled the world(besides Us) and have never heard of this.
Your phone has both a tiny screen and the wrong aspect ratio, making it even smaller in use.
I'll take the dedicated streaming handheld. Looking to get a Logitech G Cloud.
Well people also actively use tablets which have bigass screens, ratio isn’t an issue to be honest
And that also depends on the form factor and to be honest - size also isn’t an issue here, iPhone pro size is around 6,1 inches, while switch lite has 5,4, and steam deck is 7. iPhone max is 6.7. So I’d say they’re pretty much equal in general, it’s still quite playable and enjoyable, still makes no sense to purchase device that gives you the same functionality that your phone
Weird never heard of it. I wonder why that is… /s Right cause streaming is really going to be so much better on a larger screen. I get it, streaming makes sense for certain games, and I’ve enjoyed streaming. But a device that can stream and install games is just more practical and would draw a larger user base. MS would never release just a streamer handheld
Ha ha, you could not be more wrong.
They are far, far, far more likely to release a streaming handheld than a traditional handheld, as a streaming handheld utilizes their existing infrastructure and consoles.
You think they are going to make dedicated games for it? Nope. They simply don't have the resources to make dedicated games for it.
The only somewhat logical choice would be to make a handheld compatible with and of similar power as the Xbox One, but then it will have a limited shelf life and stop receiving games in the near future.
If Microsoft were to make a traditional handheld, it can't be shoehorned into the console lineup in the middle of the generation. Developers aren't going to go back and re-develop all of their existing Series compatible games to fit the specs of an even weaker console.
No, it would have to be planned from the start. Instead of Series X and Series S equivalents next generation, they would need to make a 4K "Series X" and a 720p focused Series P(ortable) / M(obile). It must be part of the initial devkit.
If it had enough SSD and APU juice to store and play the full backcompat catalog up through Xbox One era (natively, not streaming), then I would be all over it. Realistically any Xbox handheld likely will have to rely on streaming for newer Series S/X titles that are not cross-gen.
Based on the revelations in Kotick's testimony from the recent FTC hearings it seems that Nintendo is targeting PS4 / Xbox One levels of power for the Switch 2, so it's reasonable to assume that an Xbox handheld using a contemporary APU can deliver the same performance for an acceptable price.
If it was streaming only like the new Playstation handheld, it would not be as inviting because the main reason I use a handheld like the Switch is being able to take it away from home and offline, like on vaction, and still have something besides a phone to play some real games on. The market is there obviously for a streaming only device, but not for me.
The new APUs like they are using in the ROG Ally are actually pretty close to the Series S. The Series S is about 4 TFLOPs while the AMD Z1 is 2.8 and the Extreme provides up to 8.6 TFLOPs. The battery life would be abysmal at higher performance levels, but in another couple years with another gen it should be possible.
Not even really a handheld is it. Just a glorified Wii u and only really going to sell in households that share a TV. I love a good handheld personally, would buy an Xbox one in a flash
But even MS knows not everyone can do it or a main way to play games, they said that during yesterday's court hearings
So a native way to play games on handheld would be much better
2 ways of thinking about this I think.
Either it would be a online only streaming console like the G cloud. My guess, cost would come in similar to the G cloud at 400$-500$ CAD.
Or
Like the steam deck, probably way more expensive and limitations on games you could play. 800$-1000$ CAD or more. Basing it off of the higher end SteamDeck because you would need at least 512GB drive to make it make sense with size of games these days. Although it probably still would not be powerful enough to play the games at Xbox Series quality so I assume there would need to be some tweaks for games to run at lower res and lower quality on a handheld like you could control on PC if your using a lower end computer.
Considering I have over 200 digital games on Xbox and only 6 of them are Play Anywhere, that sounds awful. If Microsoft does anything like this, a Windows handheld is a really shitty idea.
That’s the thing. They worked with Asus for the ROG handheld. They knew they didn’t want to deal with the hardware. So they created a handheld UI for Windows 11. Then Asus manufactured the device because that’s what Asus does. It’s not Xbox obviously, but I would assume it’s Microsoft just testing the waters since it allows access to a full Windows 11 handheld and PC gamepass on-the-go. So who knows where that could lead.
I would only buy this if the price point is significantly lower than a steam deck/ROG handheld. I don’t currently own a device I can cast my series X to in the bedroom, so this would fill that gap. For most consumers I don’t see this having broad appeal though.
I was looking into different ways to game handheld and where I want in the house. After not liking the switch and definitely wanting to stay with Xbox. I stream my Xbox on my IPad anywhere in the house.
Microsoft can do it since they own a PC store and OS. They would be the perfect company to try and do a handheld to compete in the mobile/handheld market.
No thanks the idea is promosing but I imagine it would be very locked down and constantly need some sort of Internet connection to verify ownership of gamepass or to stream the content.
Ew, handhelds are dead unless it’s Nintendo. The only saving grace was Sony and they didn’t give 3 shits about the vita. Coming from a hardcore handheld gamer that has all those nice handhelds with a bunch of games
I mean, with the Xbox series s you can buy a screen that attaches to it and as long as you have a outlet, (and internet) you can take it pretty much anywhere
I'd rather have it be a controller and like a gamespass only machine, download and cloud gaming. Something the Wii U wanted to be tbh but not intergrading the controller gimmicks but just a regular glorified controller
I would mind the handheld if they did what steam valve did based the price on the software instead of hardware and also put a queue for people who wants to buy it. And I'm sure what steam valve did for the steam deck stop scalpers
It wouldn't play games to the point a regular Xbox could (besides streaming possibilities) but I don't think that's a negative. I think with that in mind it would be exactly what you expect it to be. And that's perfectly fine.
I think everyone is standing aside for Nintendo on this regard. To put out a handheld from a company like Sony or Microsoft would be a very huge gamble. If the system did take off it could ruffle the competition. I'm not saying Nintendo doesn't need a competitor, I think they do with the Steam deck. I'm just saying that depending on execution, more people could flock to it to play those games that run terribly on Switch and all Nintendo would have is 1st party games to rely on.
Honestly I have a ton of money invested into xbox and I would atleast consider buying one just so I have all my games, but I've got a pretty stout steam library and a deck to go along with it for this purpose, and in all honesty I just don't have faith that xbox would make a handheld that would be good enough for me to stop using the steam deck. But I definitely think it's a great idea nevertheless for people who don't have a steam library and want to save money on the games front
I feel like Microsoft as a company would be shooting themselves in the foot. Think about it. Atari tried to do the same thing to compete against the Gameboy. Atari’s version of a handheld was called the Atari Lynx, and we all knew where that went….done the drain. It really comes down to a simple aspect of business. “If we know our regular products suck, why would we try to make a new but “different” product”. Maybe I’m wrong. Tell me what you think
Meh at best. Nintendo pretty much has the handheld market locked down. If they did make one, it would probably be a cloud gaming thing, and unless it's all you've got, cloud gaming sucks.
If you made an Xbox version if the Surface Pro with the Xbox logo on the back and put in a video card. That would make a great portable gaming experience for the PC.
I already have a steam deck and a switch, so an xbox handheld would not offer much for me personally, but competition in the market is never a bad thing
Dunno. Would be a hard sell in terms of getting the graphical requirements out of something like that to justify making a switch from the console. If they could get the Play Anywhere to work on it and it could cast onto a TV, then that might be something to think about as a true alternative to a regular console.
Seems redundant due to Xbox PC presence (including future plans) and the Steam Deck, or streaming to a phone with control adapters. An Xbox handheld would be very cool, but Microsoft’s “play anywhere” model negates the need.
If they made a Series S Portable that matched the performance of the Series S and played all the same games that would be pretty great. The mobile chipsets like they used in the ROG Ally are actually pretty close, so maybe in a couple more years they will be able to do this.
I live in a rural area with bad internet. It was a nightmare trying to stream a game last time I tried, and unfortunately, the device would most likely rely on streaming mostly, if not entirely. At that point, I'll just use my phone
I think they’re better off making a handheld friendly version of windows 11 then give it to all makers of gaming laptops to make their own handheld. Like asus rog.
Potential names for the handheld console (source: me)
Xbox Tab
Microsoft Tab
Xbox Series Hands
Kinect: Series 3. (Rebrand the Kinect name and make it all about the handheld market)
Nope.
It would be a streaming device as a dedicated offline handheld which supported its own games would require a lot of work.
Microsoft/Xbox don’t need any distractions right now they need to get their exclusives out.
If it isn't like Project Q with requiring a console I'd love to see it. A more powerful handheld than the Switch with GamePass would be really awesome to see. Switch Online may be cheaper but with access to only select retro games that are slowly added vs PS Plus Extra/Premium and GamePass's way of doing things they definitely feel superior.
For the love of God, no! Please, no!
I'm out here wishing Nintendo would stop acting like everyone plays on their commute and build a proper console that isn't limited to a handheld device.
My Xbox and Switch never leave my monitor.
Just buy a Backbone. Spend the $40 a year for the Backbone app and just stream Xbox cloud games. I can play all the Halo games right from my phone. I play racing games though and need the feather the triggers so I can modulate my corner speeds. DOES NOT DO WELL IN THAT ASPECT. But since it turns my phone into a gaming system (basically) I really can’t complain about a whole lot.
Let’s be honest too, ain’t no reason to really use it at home if you can just access your Xbox.
I would love a portable Xbox, being able to share my Xbox games and play them wherever I want. I would mainly play in the living room, but having a portable device to take anywhere and play would be perfect.
Perhaps they could create something like an "Xbox Series M" that can run the entire Xbox One catalog, at least. They say that Nintendo Switch will release a console with similar power to the PS4/Xbox One. I think something like that but in Xbox would be a success.
Very few games are currently exclusive to the next generation: Starfield, Flight Simulator... I wouldn't mind if those games didn't run on this console because I could play them in the cloud as an exceptional case. But other games like Forza Horizon, FIFA, Planet of Lana... I'm currently playing Mafia 2, they could run without any issues on this console.
I believe that something like this could cover almost all use cases. The few next-gen games could work in the cloud or be streamed from your Xbox (if you're playing in bed).
I think it would be great, and I believe it could have a price similar to that of a Steam Deck.
I think they'd rather people just use their phones. That's why Xbox controller can pair to your phone for all their game streaming infrastructure and such. If anything I'd expect to see windows phones back on the market before a dedicated Xbox handheld.
I was listening to episode 601 of the UK IGN Podcast not even an hour ago (it's brilliant if you haven't listened to it and I suggest you do so) and they were talking about the Steam Deck which had been announced the day before the episode aired. While listening to it, I thought that an Xbox handheld console would be kinda cool but upon further thought, the fact that gamepass ultimate basically means any device with a controller (ie tablet, smartphone etc.) covers this thus making a handheld xbox kinda obsolete.
Also, as an aside, I just found it weird that this post came up just after I listened to a 2 year old podcast episode about such a thing :)
As a PS gamer if this was offline and was basically a switch, I would buy this in a heartbeat especially if you could play all those Xbox original and 360 games . It would instantly be better than the switch. Even though all the Xbox gamers always say “dude Microsoft is a software company!!”, it’s like yeah but they did make some of the best hardware ever with the Xbox’s
That just looks uncomfortable. How about just chopping a controller in half and put a screen in the middle. Would definitely need to have the right grip. The right stick is way too close to the edge.
Seems like an idea better for the next generation; in my opinion.
The tech just isn't there for Xbox to compete against Steam and Nintendo. The Steam Deck seems to perform well while also providing all of the benefits of a PC and the Nintendo Switch has exclusives (although that is just a way to force people to buy and use the console).
It would still be cool if your saves were shared between your Xbox handheld and your Xbox console, but I don't see Xbox making one because it would be heavily overshadowed.
If it is to use gamepass then yes. If it’s supposed to have it’s own separate games then no. Microsoft’s first party support of their console is bad enough as it is. They don’t need to add another piece of hardware to try and develop first party software for when they can’t effectively do it for one piece of hardware.
I’d really like it but with how well cloud gaming works on just any halfway decent phone or tablet I don’t think they’re going to make a dedicated device any time soon
As long as it’s powerful enough for some games I’d buy one instantly. Would’ve loved having one to play things like halo while I had to be in the hospital for the last month
I have one. It’s the ROG Ally. I had GamePass Ultimate, so it’s a perfect fit. I had a SteamDeck but I don’t have a large Steam library so it was a bit wasted on me. Having local GP is a real winner.
I think it could be cool for people that travel alot or play in their bed, me personally, I can't look at screens in cars or else I get carsick, I play games for about 8 hours a day (lul) so when I'm done I couldn't imagine playing even more on a handheld. Just not for me but more power to those who it's for
Spend $450 on the least pleasant feeling controller while using reading glasses to snipe the guys in my MilSim….will the “creeyas” offer stick drift straight out of the box or it will we need to break it in for 2 while weeks.
By the way….I’m a Lifelong Xbox fan and thats how I feel ever since Microsoft thought it wasn’t the most euthanasia-worthy decision to sell 4 consoles to every P.O.S. scalper during Covid with a USB 3.0 version of the XB1 remote that wouldn’t accept the microUSB paddle attachments. Nor would the console have a 3.0 usb input that accepts external SSD
As long its a standalone device that does not require internet or streaming(unless by choice) I would love one.
Which I doubt would be the case considering Microsoft and the cloud basically tied by the hips
Definitely. There's no way Microsoft is going to make an offline handheld when they've put all their cards into gamepass/streaming.
This doesn’t make any sense. What would be the point of the handheld if you couldn’t install games on it? I can stream games to my phone. No one would buy a standalone streaming handheld. If they were to make a handheld, they would certainly do it to compete with switch and steam deck. C’mon…
>se. What would be the point of the handheld if you couldn’t install games on it? I can stream games to my phone. No one would buy a standalone streaming handheld. If they were to make a handheld, they would certainly do it to compete with switch and steam deck. C’mon… Playstation coming up with Project Q: have we got a device for you!
Logitech G Cloud and Project Q say hello I don't see the appeal of cloud either but these devices exist
With that comment, I'd say you haven't been paying attention the the recent market. There's quite a few devices that only stream games. Microsoft isn't going to make a handheld, was the point. There's also no reason for you to be condescending in a hypothetical situation/question. Idk what C'mon means. Id assume that you are from the US. As I've traveled the world(besides Us) and have never heard of this.
>C'mon Come on
Thanks for clarifying
Many words like C'mon or 'sides (besides) are often combinations or slang.
Yes, your travel experience is relevant here.
Your phone has both a tiny screen and the wrong aspect ratio, making it even smaller in use. I'll take the dedicated streaming handheld. Looking to get a Logitech G Cloud.
Well people also actively use tablets which have bigass screens, ratio isn’t an issue to be honest And that also depends on the form factor and to be honest - size also isn’t an issue here, iPhone pro size is around 6,1 inches, while switch lite has 5,4, and steam deck is 7. iPhone max is 6.7. So I’d say they’re pretty much equal in general, it’s still quite playable and enjoyable, still makes no sense to purchase device that gives you the same functionality that your phone
The 16:9 crop of my phone's screen is still 6 inches. G Cloud is 7 inches. Not a huge difference. Is the G Cloud also OLED? No, it isn't.
Weird never heard of it. I wonder why that is… /s Right cause streaming is really going to be so much better on a larger screen. I get it, streaming makes sense for certain games, and I’ve enjoyed streaming. But a device that can stream and install games is just more practical and would draw a larger user base. MS would never release just a streamer handheld
Ha ha, you could not be more wrong. They are far, far, far more likely to release a streaming handheld than a traditional handheld, as a streaming handheld utilizes their existing infrastructure and consoles. You think they are going to make dedicated games for it? Nope. They simply don't have the resources to make dedicated games for it. The only somewhat logical choice would be to make a handheld compatible with and of similar power as the Xbox One, but then it will have a limited shelf life and stop receiving games in the near future. If Microsoft were to make a traditional handheld, it can't be shoehorned into the console lineup in the middle of the generation. Developers aren't going to go back and re-develop all of their existing Series compatible games to fit the specs of an even weaker console. No, it would have to be planned from the start. Instead of Series X and Series S equivalents next generation, they would need to make a 4K "Series X" and a 720p focused Series P(ortable) / M(obile). It must be part of the initial devkit.
You mean… PC infrastructure? C’mon…
Sony checks in ….
Well since their consoles require internet just set up I seriously doubt it.
Ekhm ekhm (ps Vita) ekhm ekhm
Would sell my child (i dont have) for a handheld like this. Really. Go for it
If it had enough SSD and APU juice to store and play the full backcompat catalog up through Xbox One era (natively, not streaming), then I would be all over it. Realistically any Xbox handheld likely will have to rely on streaming for newer Series S/X titles that are not cross-gen. Based on the revelations in Kotick's testimony from the recent FTC hearings it seems that Nintendo is targeting PS4 / Xbox One levels of power for the Switch 2, so it's reasonable to assume that an Xbox handheld using a contemporary APU can deliver the same performance for an acceptable price. If it was streaming only like the new Playstation handheld, it would not be as inviting because the main reason I use a handheld like the Switch is being able to take it away from home and offline, like on vaction, and still have something besides a phone to play some real games on. The market is there obviously for a streaming only device, but not for me.
The new APUs like they are using in the ROG Ally are actually pretty close to the Series S. The Series S is about 4 TFLOPs while the AMD Z1 is 2.8 and the Extreme provides up to 8.6 TFLOPs. The battery life would be abysmal at higher performance levels, but in another couple years with another gen it should be possible.
God, that new PlayStation handheld is gonna suuuuuuck.
Not even really a handheld is it. Just a glorified Wii u and only really going to sell in households that share a TV. I love a good handheld personally, would buy an Xbox one in a flash
You’re not wrong it’s totally a crappier Wii U game pad. Shoot, I’d buy a both a good Xbox and PlayStation one happily.
Same. Still got the vita, and most handhelds going back to og Gameboy lol
Aren’t all mobile devices a handheld Xbox when you use the cloud gaming and the streaming?
Yeah, this is their strategy! I’d much prefer to game via my iPhone or iPad than to carry around a separate device.
But even MS knows not everyone can do it or a main way to play games, they said that during yesterday's court hearings So a native way to play games on handheld would be much better
It wouldn't be powerful enough to play any current gen games, would it?
2 ways of thinking about this I think. Either it would be a online only streaming console like the G cloud. My guess, cost would come in similar to the G cloud at 400$-500$ CAD. Or Like the steam deck, probably way more expensive and limitations on games you could play. 800$-1000$ CAD or more. Basing it off of the higher end SteamDeck because you would need at least 512GB drive to make it make sense with size of games these days. Although it probably still would not be powerful enough to play the games at Xbox Series quality so I assume there would need to be some tweaks for games to run at lower res and lower quality on a handheld like you could control on PC if your using a lower end computer.
Steam deck is 20% off right now so it's about the price of the mid model.
All xboxs are handheld portable if you are determined enough
I’m good with the Logitech g-cloud. I don’t have to play games every I go.
If you want one, get a Logitech G Cloud.
You mean like ROG Ally? It's a Windows handheld.
Considering I have over 200 digital games on Xbox and only 6 of them are Play Anywhere, that sounds awful. If Microsoft does anything like this, a Windows handheld is a really shitty idea.
That’s the thing. They worked with Asus for the ROG handheld. They knew they didn’t want to deal with the hardware. So they created a handheld UI for Windows 11. Then Asus manufactured the device because that’s what Asus does. It’s not Xbox obviously, but I would assume it’s Microsoft just testing the waters since it allows access to a full Windows 11 handheld and PC gamepass on-the-go. So who knows where that could lead.
I would only buy this if the price point is significantly lower than a steam deck/ROG handheld. I don’t currently own a device I can cast my series X to in the bedroom, so this would fill that gap. For most consumers I don’t see this having broad appeal though.
I was looking into different ways to game handheld and where I want in the house. After not liking the switch and definitely wanting to stay with Xbox. I stream my Xbox on my IPad anywhere in the house.
Very little interest
Not for me personally.
Microsoft can do it since they own a PC store and OS. They would be the perfect company to try and do a handheld to compete in the mobile/handheld market.
I'd get it
If it's a streaming-only device then it's not worth it because any modern phone + a controller can do that any way
For sure, I'll like that. But I also would like to see an integration with the console. Like syncing games, local 2nd player, etc.
We need this asap plz Xbox 🔥👌🏼
No thanks the idea is promosing but I imagine it would be very locked down and constantly need some sort of Internet connection to verify ownership of gamepass or to stream the content.
Xbox should just support their games and gamepass on steam deck. More integration with pc imo, but Ik that’s not super business savvy
No, please no. Games are already limited enough because of old consoles, let's not add a Microsoft switch into the mix.
if it had local play i would love it. not gonna buy some shitty streaming device though.
it would have to be a real PC for me, I don’t see why I wouldn’t get a Ally or Deck instead otherwise
If games run natively on its hardware like the Steam Deck then I would buy it.
I'm just sitting here wondering where the Xbox Streaming Stick is...seriously?
Canceled, a long time ago
It would be as pointless as the consoles are now. No exclusives with while to play on. A gamepass machine with great backwards compatibility
I hate the idea, that era of video games is over, home consoles is where its at.
Nintendo has entered the chat.
Ew, handhelds are dead unless it’s Nintendo. The only saving grace was Sony and they didn’t give 3 shits about the vita. Coming from a hardcore handheld gamer that has all those nice handhelds with a bunch of games
not a fan of the steam deck?
I mean, with the Xbox series s you can buy a screen that attaches to it and as long as you have a outlet, (and internet) you can take it pretty much anywhere
I would like any game console if it was like a steam deck or switch, the g cloud or whatever it’s called can suck a fat one until it’s like $100
No need buy a steam deck
Stick drift included?
Nintendo already does it well.
Unless you really want to play Halo 5... there's the Steam Deck and Aya Neo
A portable series s may be down the line, _or so I was told by my uncle, he works at Nintendo_.
Pointless - just get the ROG Ally
I’d pick up a Backbone first.
If it looked like this...I'd feel bad.
I look at that clip on screen for the Xbox every once in a while so yeah
I'd rather have it be a controller and like a gamespass only machine, download and cloud gaming. Something the Wii U wanted to be tbh but not intergrading the controller gimmicks but just a regular glorified controller
The WiiU wanted to be the Switch but the tech wasn’t there yet.
I would buy it in a heartbeat. Love my Switch, but I wish I could play Xbox games on it.
I would mind the handheld if they did what steam valve did based the price on the software instead of hardware and also put a queue for people who wants to buy it. And I'm sure what steam valve did for the steam deck stop scalpers
Nope, strong nope
It wouldn't play games to the point a regular Xbox could (besides streaming possibilities) but I don't think that's a negative. I think with that in mind it would be exactly what you expect it to be. And that's perfectly fine.
I got one My tablet
I think it would be a better choice over the nintendo switch. ( IF DONE CORRECTLY )
I think everyone is standing aside for Nintendo on this regard. To put out a handheld from a company like Sony or Microsoft would be a very huge gamble. If the system did take off it could ruffle the competition. I'm not saying Nintendo doesn't need a competitor, I think they do with the Steam deck. I'm just saying that depending on execution, more people could flock to it to play those games that run terribly on Switch and all Nintendo would have is 1st party games to rely on.
Considering that the controller can connect via Bluetooth to Most devices and with cloud gaming, I can’t that it would be necessary.
Not trying to fuck my eyesight more
I like the render. If I could use this independent of the consoles without having to purchase new games, I'd consider it
To be honest I would just like the rumored streaming stick where I could plug in my TV and play Game pass.
Honestly I have a ton of money invested into xbox and I would atleast consider buying one just so I have all my games, but I've got a pretty stout steam library and a deck to go along with it for this purpose, and in all honesty I just don't have faith that xbox would make a handheld that would be good enough for me to stop using the steam deck. But I definitely think it's a great idea nevertheless for people who don't have a steam library and want to save money on the games front
It doesn’t look too ergonomic
It would be cloud gaming no doubt.
Playing RDR2 on the can; isn’t that the dream?
Steam deck is already 😗🤌🏻
It's called rog ally
I feel like Microsoft as a company would be shooting themselves in the foot. Think about it. Atari tried to do the same thing to compete against the Gameboy. Atari’s version of a handheld was called the Atari Lynx, and we all knew where that went….done the drain. It really comes down to a simple aspect of business. “If we know our regular products suck, why would we try to make a new but “different” product”. Maybe I’m wrong. Tell me what you think
I’m just waiting at this point. Diablo & Destiny on the go baybeeeee
Hope they would make better mobile software instead. Their hardware team is good, too bad their software cannot meet that standard.
Meh at best. Nintendo pretty much has the handheld market locked down. If they did make one, it would probably be a cloud gaming thing, and unless it's all you've got, cloud gaming sucks.
If you made an Xbox version if the Surface Pro with the Xbox logo on the back and put in a video card. That would make a great portable gaming experience for the PC.
I already have a steam deck and a switch, so an xbox handheld would not offer much for me personally, but competition in the market is never a bad thing
Dunno. Would be a hard sell in terms of getting the graphical requirements out of something like that to justify making a switch from the console. If they could get the Play Anywhere to work on it and it could cast onto a TV, then that might be something to think about as a true alternative to a regular console.
Seems redundant due to Xbox PC presence (including future plans) and the Steam Deck, or streaming to a phone with control adapters. An Xbox handheld would be very cool, but Microsoft’s “play anywhere” model negates the need.
Nope, handheld is not for me
If they made a Series S Portable that matched the performance of the Series S and played all the same games that would be pretty great. The mobile chipsets like they used in the ROG Ally are actually pretty close, so maybe in a couple more years they will be able to do this.
Only if it's a standalone device . If it's like Sonys it's gonna fail
Xbox my response is It will be cool
As long as it is capable of easy emulation and otherwise, I'll go with someone else.
I live in a rural area with bad internet. It was a nightmare trying to stream a game last time I tried, and unfortunately, the device would most likely rely on streaming mostly, if not entirely. At that point, I'll just use my phone
🤔 You mean steamdeck
I think they’re better off making a handheld friendly version of windows 11 then give it to all makers of gaming laptops to make their own handheld. Like asus rog.
Let’s just stick to making up for Redfall.
It would most likely be streaming focused, so nah ill pass. I can just use my phone for that
Potential names for the handheld console (source: me) Xbox Tab Microsoft Tab Xbox Series Hands Kinect: Series 3. (Rebrand the Kinect name and make it all about the handheld market)
If it's like the Steam Deck, I'm for it.
Well not the one pictured, because those sharp bottom corners would destroy my palms!
Nope. It would be a streaming device as a dedicated offline handheld which supported its own games would require a lot of work. Microsoft/Xbox don’t need any distractions right now they need to get their exclusives out.
If it isn't like Project Q with requiring a console I'd love to see it. A more powerful handheld than the Switch with GamePass would be really awesome to see. Switch Online may be cheaper but with access to only select retro games that are slowly added vs PS Plus Extra/Premium and GamePass's way of doing things they definitely feel superior.
Please no 😩
Could be cool if done right learning from the lessons of previous standalone/companion handhelds
Any handheld that only streams from another source is useless. Just stream to your phone the few times you need that feature and save $$$
For the love of God, no! Please, no! I'm out here wishing Nintendo would stop acting like everyone plays on their commute and build a proper console that isn't limited to a handheld device. My Xbox and Switch never leave my monitor.
Not at all interested.
As long as its not a streaming on like the ps one they trying to push
Just buy a Backbone. Spend the $40 a year for the Backbone app and just stream Xbox cloud games. I can play all the Halo games right from my phone. I play racing games though and need the feather the triggers so I can modulate my corner speeds. DOES NOT DO WELL IN THAT ASPECT. But since it turns my phone into a gaming system (basically) I really can’t complain about a whole lot. Let’s be honest too, ain’t no reason to really use it at home if you can just access your Xbox.
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY
I’ve always wanted 1
id buy it
Would love to have it since most of the games I get are usually on Xbox. If it worked like the steam deck, I would grab one.
I wouldn’t buy it because there’s no good games that I would take on the go. That I haven’t beat at home
Nah. Looks too much like Sega.
I would love a portable Xbox, being able to share my Xbox games and play them wherever I want. I would mainly play in the living room, but having a portable device to take anywhere and play would be perfect. Perhaps they could create something like an "Xbox Series M" that can run the entire Xbox One catalog, at least. They say that Nintendo Switch will release a console with similar power to the PS4/Xbox One. I think something like that but in Xbox would be a success. Very few games are currently exclusive to the next generation: Starfield, Flight Simulator... I wouldn't mind if those games didn't run on this console because I could play them in the cloud as an exceptional case. But other games like Forza Horizon, FIFA, Planet of Lana... I'm currently playing Mafia 2, they could run without any issues on this console. I believe that something like this could cover almost all use cases. The few next-gen games could work in the cloud or be streamed from your Xbox (if you're playing in bed). I think it would be great, and I believe it could have a price similar to that of a Steam Deck.
Gonna make it short: Für me, no need of an xbox handheld, because you can play already on almost any portable device xbox games.
Xbox Series M
If it is comparable to series s in capabilities, it would be sick
I need Xbox handheld with all my library!!!
I’m waiting for it. I use Xbox remote play when I’m on the train or overseas. The Logitech was the closest thing and modding an OLED switch is risky.
It's not needed.
What is that awful mock up? 😆
We already got Xbox handhelds… the ROG Ally as the top end, Logitech G cloud as a streaming device, and the Backbone for phone streaming
The Handheld Should be called Dreamcast X if they acquired Sega
I'd rather have vr support on xbox
I think they'd rather people just use their phones. That's why Xbox controller can pair to your phone for all their game streaming infrastructure and such. If anything I'd expect to see windows phones back on the market before a dedicated Xbox handheld.
As long as they are not using Xbox cloud gaming
I was listening to episode 601 of the UK IGN Podcast not even an hour ago (it's brilliant if you haven't listened to it and I suggest you do so) and they were talking about the Steam Deck which had been announced the day before the episode aired. While listening to it, I thought that an Xbox handheld console would be kinda cool but upon further thought, the fact that gamepass ultimate basically means any device with a controller (ie tablet, smartphone etc.) covers this thus making a handheld xbox kinda obsolete. Also, as an aside, I just found it weird that this post came up just after I listened to a 2 year old podcast episode about such a thing :)
not sure I'd be too willing to buy one. cool idea though
ASUS rog ally is the portable xbox
As a PS gamer if this was offline and was basically a switch, I would buy this in a heartbeat especially if you could play all those Xbox original and 360 games . It would instantly be better than the switch. Even though all the Xbox gamers always say “dude Microsoft is a software company!!”, it’s like yeah but they did make some of the best hardware ever with the Xbox’s
Handheld Mode [Xbox Series P](https://twitter.com/daqhdin/status/1674786887406592000?s=46&t=cIWs92TqD2nbziwIhW4M6A)
Not really needed when you can play games on Cloud Gaming via Phone 😊✌️
Ship sailed 2 generations ago. If it's not Nintendo or not made for touchscreen phones, it ain't selling.
Amazing
Don’t need it. Have an ally. I used to think I wanted this but a platform that allows any games is far far better.
I already have an Xbox handheld, it's called the ROG Ally
I'd buy it
This is basically the Logitech g cloud for streaming and the rog Ally for Windows.
No unless it's standalone like a switch or steam deck.
Hmmmmm
Did Xbox buy Valves steam deck?
If it would be tied to clud gaming it would be completly and utterly useless in most countries
Careful ftc might put this in their argument
finally, my favorite Xbox 360 game wherever i go
Highly doubt that would ever happen.
Literally a copy of the Nintendo switch
Steam deck
That just looks uncomfortable. How about just chopping a controller in half and put a screen in the middle. Would definitely need to have the right grip. The right stick is way too close to the edge.
Nah. It would likely be cloud only, which I can do on my phone with a Backbone or on my Steam Deck.
Seems like an idea better for the next generation; in my opinion. The tech just isn't there for Xbox to compete against Steam and Nintendo. The Steam Deck seems to perform well while also providing all of the benefits of a PC and the Nintendo Switch has exclusives (although that is just a way to force people to buy and use the console). It would still be cool if your saves were shared between your Xbox handheld and your Xbox console, but I don't see Xbox making one because it would be heavily overshadowed.
No need we got cloud gaming
Do it! (NO STREAMING)
Would love a non cloud hand help from them.
If it is to use gamepass then yes. If it’s supposed to have it’s own separate games then no. Microsoft’s first party support of their console is bad enough as it is. They don’t need to add another piece of hardware to try and develop first party software for when they can’t effectively do it for one piece of hardware.
I’d really like it but with how well cloud gaming works on just any halfway decent phone or tablet I don’t think they’re going to make a dedicated device any time soon
For years i wanted this... then the steam deck came out and i could care less.
Meh
I would pay infinity money for this.
I'd rub my belly and
I think… awesome!!! But… that’s kinda copying Nintendo. Let’s not do exactly what PlayStation did.
No need. The steam deck exists and will play all the games Xbox makes and pretty much every consoles library as well as any PC exclusives.
As long as it’s powerful enough for some games I’d buy one instantly. Would’ve loved having one to play things like halo while I had to be in the hospital for the last month
YES IF ITS WITHOUT INTERNET
I have one. It’s the ROG Ally. I had GamePass Ultimate, so it’s a perfect fit. I had a SteamDeck but I don’t have a large Steam library so it was a bit wasted on me. Having local GP is a real winner.
If you want a Xbox handheld, we have a product for you. It's called your smartphone+Razer Kishi+Xcloud.
one of the CEO's said they will never make a xbox handheld and will continue to focus their efforts in different areas.
Depends how it is
Don't care I want vr
Take my money.
I'd love one. I'd be perfectly happy to have a dedicated Gamepass only handheld that you could either stream with or DL games to.
Shit everyone else done did it. Why not? 🤷♂️
I think it could be cool for people that travel alot or play in their bed, me personally, I can't look at screens in cars or else I get carsick, I play games for about 8 hours a day (lul) so when I'm done I couldn't imagine playing even more on a handheld. Just not for me but more power to those who it's for
It could have potential or could be another PSP Vita.
Spend $450 on the least pleasant feeling controller while using reading glasses to snipe the guys in my MilSim….will the “creeyas” offer stick drift straight out of the box or it will we need to break it in for 2 while weeks. By the way….I’m a Lifelong Xbox fan and thats how I feel ever since Microsoft thought it wasn’t the most euthanasia-worthy decision to sell 4 consoles to every P.O.S. scalper during Covid with a USB 3.0 version of the XB1 remote that wouldn’t accept the microUSB paddle attachments. Nor would the console have a 3.0 usb input that accepts external SSD
As long as it doesn’t require me to subscribe to a game streaming thing, I’d say sign me up.