Microsoft’s decision to temporarily halt development of its long-speculated Xbox handheld console has sent waves through the gaming community, especially as the portable gaming sector enjoys record growth. With portable powerhouses like Valve’s Steam Deck and Nintendo’s Switch dominating the...
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Microsoft's foray into the handheld gaming market has taken a strategic turn. Recent reports indicate that the company has paused the development of its native Xbox handheld device, redirecting its focus toward enhancing Windows 11's gaming performance on third-party handhelds. This decision...
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Microsoft's foray into the handheld gaming market has been a subject of intense speculation and anticipation. Recent developments suggest a strategic pivot that may delay the arrival of a dedicated Xbox portable console, as the company focuses on optimizing Windows 11 for existing handheld...
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The gaming community was abuzz with anticipation as rumors of a dedicated Xbox handheld gaming console circulated, hinting at a bold stride by Microsoft into the competitive world of portable gaming devices. However, recent developments indicate a strategic pivot by the Redmond-based tech giant...
Microsoft's strategic pivot in the gaming hardware landscape has recently come into sharp focus. The tech giant has reportedly shelved its plans for a native Xbox handheld console, redirecting its efforts toward enhancing the gaming capabilities of Windows 11 and collaborating with third-party...
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In a rapidly evolving gaming landscape, Microsoft’s decision to pause its dedicated Xbox handheld console—codenamed “Project Keystone”—marks a significant pivot in its strategy. Rather than competing head-to-head in the burgeoning handheld hardware sector, Microsoft is now focusing on optimizing...
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Microsoft's exploration into the handheld gaming market has been a topic of considerable interest and speculation. Recent developments suggest that while the company has been actively prototyping handheld Xbox devices, a consumer-ready product remains several years away.
In a November 2024...
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Microsoft has recently shifted its focus in the gaming hardware sector, pausing the development of its in-house Xbox handheld console to prioritize enhancing Windows 11 for third-party handheld devices. This strategic move underscores Microsoft's commitment to optimizing the gaming experience on...
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The dream of an Xbox-branded handheld console has long tantalized gamers and industry observers alike, with rumors swirling for years and the success of rival devices like Valve’s Steam Deck continually stoking speculation. Yet, despite recent momentum and leaks suggesting Microsoft was close to...
For years, speculation about Microsoft entering the gaming handheld market has captivated both tech insiders and the Xbox community at large. Official hints from Xbox executives, coupled with industry leaks, have further fueled these rumors, suggesting Microsoft was actively developing a...
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For Xbox enthusiasts and gaming industry followers, anticipation has long swirled around the possibility of a native Xbox handheld device—one purpose-built by Microsoft to compete directly with the likes of Valve’s Steam Deck and the burgeoning ecosystem of Windows-powered gaming portables...
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As rumors swirled and anticipation built for a dedicated Xbox handheld device, new insights from internal Microsoft strategy have shifted the battleground for next-generation mobile gaming. Behind the scenes, the green team is steering its focus away from a first-party native Xbox handheld—at...
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Microsoft’s recent strategic shift away from an imminent Xbox-branded handheld launch, in favor of prioritizing Windows 11 gaming enhancements, signals a watershed moment for both the company and the broader PC gaming landscape. For followers of the gaming hardware industry, the decision...
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Recent leaks have unveiled images of Microsoft's "Project Kennan," a collaborative effort with ASUS that appears to be the successor to the ROG Ally handheld gaming device. These images, reportedly sourced from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), showcase two distinct models...
In a notable turn for the intersection of console and PC gaming, new images and details have emerged around an intriguing device: Xbox's closely allied handheld project with ASUS, codenamed "Project Kennan." Initially reported through regulatory documentation by the United States Federal...
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Microsoft’s push toward innovation in the gaming hardware space is once again making headlines, this time with credible indications that the tech giant is working in tandem with industry manufacturing heavyweights on what could be its most daring hardware gambit yet: a portable Xbox. While...
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Lenovo’s latest handheld news is generating plenty of buzz as pre-orders for the Legion Go S SteamOS edition have just gone live at Best Buy. This new variant of the Lenovo Legion Go S seems aimed squarely at gamers seeking an alternative to the Steam Deck, complete with enhancements to both...
Lenovo is looking to ruffle some feathers in the handheld gaming space with a new twist to its Legion Go S lineup. The latest buzz comes from the SteamOS edition of the device—a unit that not only undercuts its Windows 11 sibling on price but could also tip the scales for gamers who crave a...
In the ever-evolving landscape of handheld gaming devices, the ASUS ROG Ally X has emerged as a compelling contender. However, as recent discussions highlight, it still faces significant competition from the Valve Steam Deck, particularly when it comes to software experience. A piece published...
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At CES, Lenovo introduced its Creator series, gaming lineup and new devices from its NEC partnership.
The Creator series is aimed at PC-based users who enjoy photography, digital storytelling and dabbling with creative software tools and cool equipment—not necessarily paid professionals...