Xbox’s Future Plans Include Launching Handheld Console in Late 2025
Xbox’s Next-Gen Console and Handheld Plans Revealed
Despite facing challenges in the console market, Xbox’s parent company Microsoft is gearing up for some exciting developments in the gaming world. According to Windows Central‘s Jez Cordon, Microsoft is set to launch the next-gen Xbox console in 2027 and introduce an Xbox-branded handheld device in 2025.
Details on the Upcoming Devices
The report indicates that Microsoft is currently working on a partner PC gaming handheld codenamed Keenan, expected to be released in late 2025. Additionally, a successor to the Xbox Series X and S consoles is also in the works and slated for release in two years. While Microsoft has yet to officially comment on these developments, company executives have hinted at these plans in various interviews.
Insights from Industry Experts
According to IGN, Microsoft’s gaming executives have discussed these upcoming devices in vague terms, with hints about merging Xbox and Windows experiences for PC gaming handhelds. The next-gen Xbox console, fully supported by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, is expected to offer a premium gaming experience and support third-party storefronts like Steam and Epic Games Store, along with backward compatibility.
As Microsoft continues to innovate in the gaming space, speculation surrounds the rumored Brooklin console and the company’s overall strategy for the future of gaming. With exciting developments on the horizon, only time will reveal Microsoft’s plans for the gaming industry.
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