Microsoft Develops Xbox Handheld Prototypes

Amidst growing competition, Microsoft experiments with a native gaming handheld.

Microsoft is reportedly working on multiple prototypes of a new Xbox handheld device, intended to play Xbox games natively.
The device is still in the prototype stage, with no confirmed release date, and it may not come to market this year or the next.
The Xbox handheld aims to compete in the growing handheld gaming market, alongside successful devices like the Nintendo Switch and Valve's Steam Deck.
Unlike previous Xbox efforts focused on cloud gaming, this new device is aimed at offering a fully native gaming experience.
The potential Xbox handheld is seen as a significant move by Microsoft to tap into the handheld market, which is one of the few areas for hardware growth amidst console sales stagnation.