The Xbox handheld console might never happen, but it’s nice to dream.
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- A handheld console from Xbox would support Xbox X/S games.
- The Xbox users already love the idea and they would spend money on it.
- However, it might never happen.
Even though there are over 1000 new games in development for Xbox, and Starfield is coming to the console later this year, a lot of users are already entertaining the idea of a standalone Xbox handheld device.
Rog Ally might have to do with this question since the device has been released recently. Maybe the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 and Starfield Direct event has also something to do with it. The Xbox console is getting a lot of new games, some will be exclusive to the console, and its roadmap looks very exciting.
But then, what would a standalone Xbox handheld console would look like? Well, look no further, because there is already a sort of example on this Reddit thread. But, design aside, it seems that people are very much in love with the idea.
So is there any possibility of it happening? No, according to a tweet. But his was almost 10 years ago. So a lot might have changed since then.
An Xbox handheld console?
Well, one reason why Microsoft is not thrilled about the idea of an Xbox handheld console is that the Redmond-based tech giant makes games that can be enjoyed best on big screens. If we’re talking about Halo, or the next Starfield, for example, it would be a shame to experience them on a small screen.
Another reason why this would not be a good idea is that there are already handheld devices that do the job. Of handling Xbox games. We’re talking about the Steam Deck or the Rog Ally which already are gaming beasts in their own right.
But never say never, and Microsoft could change its mind. Until then, Xbox enthusiasts have already imagined how it would look like.
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.
According to them, if the handheld Xbox console would support Xbox X/S games, then it would definitely be a winner for Microsoft.
But what do you think? Would you love such a device? Let us know your opinion in the comments section below.
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