New Xbox in 2026 with 2 SKUs Handheld Switch Hybrid/High End Device

[Gizmo_Duck]

Stans indeed

 

[Half A $]

Do plans never change in your life? I don't know why y'all take rumors as absolutes lol.

Meach's plan never changes

"always dikkride M$".

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

Tom Warren: I’ve heard from insiders that [Microsoft's own handheld] it’s essentially canceled as the company focuses on Xbox’s new software platform​

Microsoft just teased its next-gen Xbox console, and nobody noticed

Microsoft’s Xbox handheld work is an early look at the next Xbox consoles.

www.theverge.com

Microsoft's own Xbox handheld was reportedly "sidelined" recently, and I've heard from insiders that it's essentially canceled as the company focuses on Xbox's new software platform. I still think we'll see next-gen Xbox hardware from Microsoft, but I also strongly believe we'll see multiple devices from PC makers like Asus that will also be considered next-gen Xbox consoles.

That's because the next-gen Xbox platform is being built in the open, with devices like the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. These handhelds seem like a market test for where Microsoft goes next with the combination of Windows and Xbox, and the company's goal to turn any screen into an Xbox.

Over the long term, I think Microsoft will eventually solve this challenge through emulation. Bond created a new team focused on game preservation and forward compatibility in early 2024, but there are technical and licensing hurdles to overcome before original Xbox, Xbox 360, and modern Xbox games can run emulated on a PC.

Until Microsoft is ready with emulation, it's filling the gaps with Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Cloud Gaming streaming instead. Microsoft's Xbox app on PC will simply show your recently played games, and then you can just play them — whether it's natively or streaming through the cloud. Microsoft has already done all the important work for cloud saves, so this makes the experience a lot more seamless.

 

[cyndaquil]

Tom Warren: I’ve heard from insiders that [Microsoft's own handheld] it’s essentially canceled as the company focuses on Xbox’s new software platform​

Microsoft just teased its next-gen Xbox console, and nobody noticed

Microsoft’s Xbox handheld work is an early look at the next Xbox consoles.

www.theverge.com

How you gonna show something then cancel it like a few weeks later?

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

How you gonna show something then cancel it like a few weeks later?

Different thing.

the one that released is the asus rog, it Just has xbox branding (like i tried to say in thread) this one was supposed the be developed by xbox.

 

[Leasy]

Different thing.

the one that released is the asus rog, it Just has xbox branding (like i tried to say in thread) this one was supposed the be developed by xbox.

That process is better financially, and I don't know why Sony/Microsoft don't do that for other products. Saves money and allow to route funds to game development, software etc..

With this economy and bs tariffs no point to invest in hardware at a lost

 

[Fatboi1]

Well is the Asus/Xbox thing essentially the same as simply not having a dedicated Xbox machine anymore? What's to stop the next "Xbox" from being a simple PC/console box? I'm betting the next Xbox is just going to be a small form factor PC with the Xbox logo on there but made by a different company.

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

That process is better financially, and I don't know why Sony/Microsoft don't do that for other products. Saves money and allow to route funds to game development, software etc..

With this economy and bs tariffs no point to invest in hardware at a lost

Sony is a hardware company, they’re the ones that license out their products

it’s certainly better for microsoft to partner with other manufacturers though