Microsoft is preparing a handheld. We’ll wait a while
Do Nintendo and Valve have anything to be afraid of? Not really. Microsoft also has no intention of giving up the fight against Sony. However, Americans are thinking about a portable console.
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In the case of stationary gaming consoles, the battle is only between Sony and Microsoft. And in this generation, the Japanese are definitely winning. Something different when it comes to the handheld market – it reigned supreme until recently Nintendobut everything changed a few years ago with the premiere Valve Steam Deck and similar devices.
Portable Xbox? Yes, but only in a few years
Head of Microsoft’s gaming department, Phil Spencerin an interview with the Bloomberg editorial office, he did not hide his interest Xbox portable version. It would be expected to compete in performance with the most powerful currently available devices such as ASUS ROG Ally X. However, this will not happen very quickly.
Spencer realizes that consumers expect a similar device from Microsoft. However, he emphasizes that We won’t get it in the next few years. Currently, the company is focused on improving the experience of using the Xbox application available on mobile devices already sold.
There’s no denying that Windows 11 is the biggest disadvantage of handhelds from companies such as ASUS, MSI or Lenovo and others. Even special overlays from manufacturers do not change much. This is where Valve shines with its SteamOSwhich is a completely modified Linux adapted to small screens.
Phil Spencer reassures that Xbox is doing well. Even despite the third place in popularity, behind Nintendo Switch or Sony PlayStation 5. What’s more Microsoft is still interested in further acquisitions in the video game marketand acquisition Activision Blizzard for $69 billion in 2023, this is not the end of purchases.
