Microsoft’s Xbox handheld gaming console, which was rumoured to launch within the next couple of years, has reportedly been cancelled. Days after Asus unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally, a report suggests that the company might have abandoned its plans to launch its own handheld gaming device, which was expected to compete with the Nintendo Switch 2. … Read more
Microsoft has paused the development of its Xbox handheld gaming console, according to a report. Previously expected to arrive as part of the company’s next generation of consoles, the native Xbox handheld has been put on the back-burner. The Redmond company is reportedly working on optimising Windows 11 for handheld consoles, so that it is … Read more
Microsoft is said to be developing an Xbox handheld gaming console, and details of the device’s specifications have surfaced online. While Asus is expected to launch an Xbox-branded handheld device with a dedicated Xbox key in the coming months, Microsoft’s device could be equipped with a low-powered processor developed by AMD, according to a leaker. … Read more
Asus is expected to launch its second generation handheld gaming console, the ROG Ally 2, in the coming weeks, and the design and specifications of the upcoming device have now surfaced online. A leaked listing on a US regulator’s website has revealed that the Asus ROG Ally 2 and the company’s Xbox-branded handheld (codenamed ‘Project … Read more
Xbox hardware has been staring at an uncertain future since Microsoft pivoted its gaming strategy to launch first-party titles on rival platforms in 2024. Console sales in the US reportedly hit a record low for the company in 2024. Despite Microsoft’s struggles as a platform owner, Xbox chief Phil Spencer has said the company is … Read more