However, the next-gen Xbox handheld that the company has been working on will be shelved. New rumors indicate this was indeed a native Xbox handheld, and not a Windows-based device.

Microsoft's rumored first-party Xbox handheld may take longer to arrive than expected. The company has paused development on the Xbox handheld to focus on Windows 11 optimization.

TL;DR: Microsoft has delayed its first-party Xbox handheld to focus on optimizing Windows 11 for gaming handhelds amid rising competition from Valve's SteamOS, which offers superior performance ...

It should be noted that, while the official Xbox handheld may be delayed for these other projects, the next-gen Xbox console itself appears to remain full steam ahead. Final Thoughts ...

The dream of a dedicated Xbox handheld isn't dead, but it may not be happening any time soon according to a new report. By Blair Marnell on May 30, 2025 at 2:22AM PDT ...

The gaming industry witnessed another strategic shift this week as Microsoft announced it would temporarily halt development of its long-rumored Xbox handheld console. The Redmond-based technology ...

'Cause, yeah, like I said, this is really just a PC in disguise as an Xbox. It runs Windows 11. But that's okay for us PC gamers, as this handheld will have full access to Windows and, of course ...

Xbox’s new handheld device will be able to play PlayStation games. The console wars have been running rampant for decades now, but there have been some major changes this past generation.

In terms of exact internal specs and power, especially what the handheld can handle, remains to be seen. That being said, IGN did provide us with some specifics for the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally to check ...