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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Secret Xbox ‘put on hold' in launch cancellation for console that would've rivalled new Nintendo & PlayStation machines
But another Xbox machine is still on the horizon BOXED UP Secret Xbox 'put on hold' in launch cancellation for console that would've rivalled new Nintendo & PlayStation machines Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TOP-SECRET Xbox console that was potentially due out in just two years has been shelved. New reports suggest the unannounced Microsoft machine has been paused indefinitely – with its planned launch cancelled entirely. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The rumoured Xbox console would've been a rival to Sony's PlayStation Portal Credit: Sony PlayStation 5 Microsoft's most recent console was the Xbox Series X, which came out in 2020 Credit: Microsoft Xbox 5 A future Microsoft handheld device would've allowed Xbox fans to easily play games on the go Credit: Microsoft Xbox Rumours of a handheld Xbox console have been circulating for years.. And in 2024, Microsoft's Xbox gaming boss Phil Spencer confirmed that the company was prototyping the machine. It would've lived alongside the plug-in-to-your-telly Xbox Series X as a more portable option for gamers. But a new report from Windows Central warns that Microsoft has "shifted priorities" and is pausing work on the gadget entirely. Instead, the report notes, Microsoft will pour its efforts into boosting Windows 11 gaming performance. That will help Microsoft boost the Asus partner gadget Project Kennan, which is a handheld gaming machine instead built by the Taiwanese tech giant. It notes that Microsoft would still like to produce a gaming handheld in the future, but is going to spend its time RIVAL MACHINES Microsoft will be feeling the pressure from gamers to compete with its industry rivals. Back in November 2023, Sony released the handheld PlayStation Portal. This portable gadget device streams video games from your PS5 over the internet – and has a built-in controller. Hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese gaming giant Nintendo is also nearly ready to debut its next big handheld. The new Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to land in stores on June 5. It'll plug into televisions – but can also work undocked as a portable gaming device for when you're out and about. And Nintendo saw runaway success with its original Switch console, which launched back in 2017. 5 This year marks the launch of the new Nintendo Switch 2 Credit: Nintendo Also worrying Microsoft will be the Steam Deck, which is a handheld gaming device built by Valve. The gaming giant is responsible for the virtual Steam store, which is one of the main ways PC gamers buy and play titles on their computers. Valve's Steam Deck lets players enjoy PC games on the go, and has been available since 2022. To fend off these rivals, Microsoft has partnered with Asus to help with its upcoming Project Kennan portable device. 5 Valve's Steam Deck is a hit with PC gamers looking to play titles on the move Credit: Valve / Steam This will be an official Xbox partnership, but it's not an in-house Microsoft product like the paused handheld machine would've been. Microsoft is still expected to release a major new at-home console in the next few years. This will be a sequel to the Xbox Series X, and could land in 2027 or 2028 – as a direct rival to the rumoured Sony PlayStation 6. The Sun has asked Microsoft for comment and will update this story with any response.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Secret Xbox ‘put on hold' in launch cancellation for console that would've rivalled new Nintendo & PlayStation machines
A TOP-SECRET Xbox console that was potentially due out in just two years has been shelved. New reports suggest the unannounced Microsoft machine has been paused indefinitely – with its planned launch cancelled entirely. Advertisement 5 The rumoured Xbox console would've been a rival to Sony's PlayStation Portal Credit: Sony PlayStation 5 Microsoft's most recent console was the Xbox Series X, which came out in 2020 Credit: Microsoft Xbox 5 A future Microsoft handheld device would've allowed Xbox fans to easily play games on the go Credit: Microsoft Xbox Rumours of a handheld Xbox console have been circulating for years.. And in 2024, Microsoft's Xbox gaming boss Phil Spencer confirmed that the company was prototyping the machine. It would've lived alongside the plug-in-to-your-telly Xbox Series X as a more portable option for gamers. But a new report from Advertisement Read more on PlayStation Instead, the report notes, Microsoft will pour its efforts into boosting Windows 11 gaming performance. That will help Microsoft boost the Asus partner gadget Project Kennan, which is a handheld gaming machine instead built by the Taiwanese tech giant. It notes that Microsoft would still like to produce a gaming handheld in the future , but is going to spend its time RIVAL MACHINES Microsoft will be feeling the pressure from gamers to compete with its industry rivals. Advertisement Most read in Gaming Back in November 2023, Sony released the handheld PlayStation Portal. This portable gadget device streams video games from your PS5 over the internet – and has a built-in controller. Hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese gaming giant Nintendo is also nearly ready to debut The new Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to land in stores on June 5. Advertisement It'll plug into televisions – but can also work undocked as a And Nintendo saw runaway success with its 5 This year marks the launch of the new Nintendo Switch 2 Credit: Nintendo Also worrying Microsoft will be the Steam Deck, which is a handheld gaming device built by Valve. Advertisement The gaming giant is responsible for the virtual Steam store, which is one of the main ways PC gamers buy and play titles on their computers. Valve's Steam Deck lets players enjoy PC games on the go, and has been available since 2022. To fend off these rivals, Microsoft has partnered with Asus to help with its upcoming Project Kennan portable device. 5 Valve's Steam Deck is a hit with PC gamers looking to play titles on the move Credit: Valve / Steam Advertisement This will be an official Xbox partnership, but it's not an in-house Microsoft product like the paused handheld machine would've been. Microsoft is still expected to release a major new at-home console in the next few years. This will be a sequel to the Xbox Series X, and could land in 2027 or 2028 – as a direct rival to the rumoured Sony PlayStation 6. The Sun has asked Microsoft for comment and will update this story with any response. Advertisement A HISTORY OF XBOX CONSOLE RELEASES Here's when previous Xbox consoles came out... Xbox – November 2001 Xbox 360 – November 2005 Xbox One – November 2013 Xbox Series X / S – November 2020 Picture Credit: Microsoft Xbox
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Stand-Alone PlayStation Handheld Rumor Corroborated by Another Insider
Every day, it seems we are getting closer to actually getting another . The latest update regarding the console corroborates previous rumors of its existence, as well as its launch window. On NeoGAF, insider HeisenbergFX4 claims a 'full blown' PlayStation handheld is in the works. They do iterate that this would not fall within the PlayStation Portal pricing, which is currently $200, and will launch 'somewhere around' the PlayStation 6 launch. Last month, leaker KeplerL2 confirmed the existence of the PlayStation handheld. They claimed that it would not be as powerful as a PS5, but would be backwards compatible with the console at launch, which they confirmed would be part of the PS6 family. Although it seems like all the clues are pointing to PlayStation making a new handheld, take these rumors with a grain of salt. Sony has not formally revealed a handheld just yet. The industry changes on a dime, so what might be real right now may not be real in the next few days. We'll just have to wait and see. While Sony has yet to reveal a new PlayStation handheld console, they have stated that they do intend to focus on peripherals like the PlayStation Portal in its Corporate Strategy & Earnings Announcement Presentation. 'We also plan to focus on strong and profitable peripherals such as PlayStation Portal where our recently introduced beta cloud streaming feature allows users to enjoy their games on the go more easily,' reads Sony's statement. This could be taken in several ways. This could mean Sony plans to iterate on its successful game streaming handheld device. This could hint at the rumored PS6 handheld. This could mean both. Regardless, Sony is putting a focus on peripherals like these handheld devices, which is a nice update for PlayStation fans. The post Stand-Alone PlayStation Handheld Rumor Corroborated by Another Insider appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
Tom's Guide
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
PlayStation handheld reportedly in development and may release alongside PlayStation 6
A full PlayStation handheld console is reportedly in development and could launch alongside the PlayStation 6. The rumor mill surrounding a potential PlayStation handheld console has been quiet since last December. However, a regular insider on the NeoGAF forums recently claimed that Sony is working on a portable PlayStation. The leaker, HeisenbergFX4, is usually more focused on Xbox leaks, but in a thread about the PlayStation Portal, said, "A full blown PS handheld is coming." When asked by other GAF dwellers, they claimed sources and added, "Timing-wise somewhere around PS6 launch," when prodded on a release date. Which means that a handheld PlayStation console will be part of the next generation of consoles, which we expect to launch sometime in 2027 or 2028. Previous PS handheld rumors painted a picture of a console that could run PS4 games natively and probably stream PS5 games like the PlayStation Portal. A Bloomberg report from Thanksgiving said that Sony is using the Portal as a basis for its PlayStation handheld, though at the time, it was positioned as a console to take on the Nintendo Switch 2. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. PlayStation's main rival, Xbox, has teased an Xbox handheld for years, and is allegedly dipping its toes in the portable waters with an Asus-made/Xbox-branded handheld. With the Switch 2 launching in June and new consoles from Sony and Microsoft coming in the next couple of years, the future of console gaming is looking more and more portable.
Metro
22-04-2025
- Metro
PS6 handheld may need patches to run PS5 games properly claims insider
The rumoured PlayStation portable will likely only play PS5 games, as a leaker claims to have additional information. The next generation of consoles is increasingly looking like it will become a war of handheld devices, as Microsoft and Sony both look to compete against the Nintendo Switch 2. Microsoft has confirmed some kind of Xbox handheld is in the works, alongside its next generation console, but the picture is less clear with Sony. The company launched the PlayStation Portal for the PlayStation 5 to considerable success, and several rumours since indicate another handheld is in development to coincide with the PlayStation 6. Whether this is another PlayStation Portal or a successor to the PS Vita are unclear, but a new rumour suggests it might be more closely tied to the PlayStation 5 than Sony's home console. According to leaker KeplerL2, who previously revealed accurate specs for the PS5 Pro console, the next PlayStation handheld will 'definitely run' PlayStation 5 games but 'not at the same resolution/FPS' as the home console. In response to someone who asked if current gen games will require patches to run on the handheld system, KeplerL2 replied: '[As far as I know] it has shader binary compatibility so it should 'just work' but performance may not be great without a patch.' This suggests PlayStation 5 games will require some kind of update to properly function on the device, in the same vein as the Steam Deck Verified label on Valve's portable. If the next Sony handheld runs PlayStation 5 games at a lower resolution, this suggests PlayStation 6 games (assuming they are a sizeable upgrade) will likely not run on the system at all – or if they do they'll be a significant downgrade. If Sony is looking to emulate the PlayStation Portal though, it's possible PlayStation 6 titles could run on the device via remote play instead, while the downgraded PlayStation 5 games could potentially operate without being tethered to an internet connection. More Trending Nothing has been announced about any new PlayStation handheld, so it's entirely possible none of this happens, but the amount of rumours suggests Sony is cooking up some kind of portable device. We'll just have to wait and see if it can run games without a home system. Earlier this year, the same leaker claimed the PlayStation 6 will launch in late 2027. If this is true, and a handheld is planned for around the same time, it's likely any portable device will not be a massive improvement over the Switch 2 or Steam Deck, unless it carries a hefty price tag. The Switch 2 can run current gen games but, based on footage we've seen of Star Wars Outlaws, they are noticeably downgraded. Other current gen games are confirmed for the system too, including Split Fiction and Borderlands 4, but we'll have to see how they perform when the new console launches on June 5, 2025. Beyond any potential handheld, Sony's biggest challenge is convincing people to upgrade to a PlayStation 6, at a time when many people haven't even made the jump from the PlayStation 4. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Steel Seed review – Assassin's Creed meets Halo on a budget MORE: Michael Bay to turn Sega 80s classic into a movie: amazing soundtrack guaranteed MORE: Insiders claim Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remaster could release today after reveal
