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Engadget
4 days ago
- Engadget
We might not be getting that handheld Xbox for some time
A lot of people (not least Engadget 's own Sam Rutherford ) have been asking Microsoft to make an Xbox-branded handheld for a long time. And it looked for a while like we might be getting exactly that in the not-so distant future. But Microsoft's priorities have reportedly shifted to improving the widely criticised performance of Windows 11 on existing third-party PC gaming handhelds. In an exclusive report, Windows Central claims that a dedicated Xbox handheld system, which could have launched in 2027 alongside the successor to the Xbox Series X, isn't the company's main area of focus right now, even if it remains keen on the idea. An internally developed handheld, for which Windows Central 's Jez Corden says he has seen a number of different codenames, is not currently being worked on, and he adds that no layoffs have taken place as a result of the strategic shift. While a native Xbox device might be some way off, the report makes clear that Microsoft is still very much active in the handheld market. A third-party console that it has been working on with ASUS, codenamed "Project Kennan", is still targeting a 2025 launch. It's likely this device, which could be equipped with AMD's Z2 Extreme chip, will ship with an improved Windows 11 experience better suited to a controller interface. The software's awkward integration in early iterations of PC handhelds like the Lenovo Legion Go and ASUS ROG Ally has been a big problem, and it's partly why people are so excited about the SteamOS experience no longer being exclusive to the Steam Deck. The Lenovo Legion Go S started shipping with SteamOS running out of the box this week, the first handheld not made by Valve to do so.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Xbox Next could introduce a secret weapon to bring it back to the fight
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Quick Summary Microsoft is reportedly working on its next console, although recent rumours of a 2026 release have been dismissed by a couple of industry experts. It is tipped to be a PC in a "TV-friendly shell" too, which would give it a significant advantage when it comes to games development. There have been countless rumours on Microsoft's plans for future consoles of late, with some suggesting it'll ditch the home machine and concentrate on a Nintendo Switch 2 / Steam Deck rivalling handheld instead. Some even believe that we'll never see another console from the software giant, with the Xbox brand solely focusing on game releases and the cloud instead. However, industry expert Jez Corden, of Windows Central, has put forward another theory – that the next-gen Xbox (lovingly called Xbox Next, for now) could actually be a PC in a living room friendly shape. Speaking on The XB2 podcast, he and host Rand al Thor 19 discussed Xbox's possible future plans and explained that while next year is a target too soon, there's every likelihood that the next Xbox could arrive the following year as part of a strategy rethink. "I think the next Xbox is coming out in 2027 and devkits will go out next year," speculated Rand. This was in response to a "leak" posted last week that claimed next year's Call of Duty will launch on a new Xbox console, and that it was being developed using full devkits. However, that's "There is no Xbox devkit right now," countered Corden. "That developers have already got the next-gen Xbox devkit is just not accurate. "[But] assuming that the next Xbox is Windows-based, you could spec out a kind-of devkit that targets those specs. The whole idea of the next Xbox is that it's going to be a PC in essence, but with a TV-friendly shell that also has a specific set of specs in mind. "So developers will be building for a PC in a way, so will know what the specs will be and optimise for it." Whoever is right, it seems insiders and experts believe there will definitely be a follow-up to the Xbox Series X, even though Microsoft has been trounced in the console wars for the last two generations. And that, if there is an Xbox handheld on the way, it'll be joined by a "TV-friendly" machine. By making it more of a PC in essence could also ensure third-parties develop for it in significant numbers – after all, they'll likely already be building games for the platform by default anyway. We might just have to wait a bit longer for it.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Halo: The Master Chief Collection Coming to PS5, Says Industry Insider
Playground Games just announced Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PS5. While it isn't groundbreaking that a first-party Xbox game is heading to PlayStation, it is surprising Microsoft is bringing one of its premier franchises to Sony's gaming platform. More surprising still, it seems Microsoft might be bringing its incredibly popular first-person shooter to PS5. A recent tweet from Okami Games asked audiences a simple question: 'Halo on PS5 is really happening, isn't it?' As mentioned, Forza is widely considered one of Xbox's key franchises alongside the likes of Halo and Gears of War. The tweet calls this trio the 'big three,' which is a pretty apt name considering how much they represent Microsoft's gaming brand. According to Windows Central's Jez Corden, the answer to the proposed question is yes, Halo: The Master Chief Collection is coming to PS5. No new information was given, but it seems there is potential for John-117 to bring his fight to a PlayStation platform sooner rather than later. Numerous rumors surrounding the Master Chief's arrival to PlayStation have been swirling for quite some time now. Corden had mentioned Halo would be heading to Sony's gaming platform earlier last year. He has also claimed other Xbox first-party games, including Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 and Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, would inevitably make it to PS5. Others insiders have mentioned Halo: The Master Chief Collection going multiplatform. A recent episode of the Nate The Hate Podcast claimed the game would come to PS5. Like any rumor, take this with a grain of salt. While it may have been true that Halo: The Master Chief Collection was coming to PS5 at the time an insider was told, it doesn't mean that is necessarily true today. The post Halo: The Master Chief Collection Coming to PS5, Says Industry Insider appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
