The first handheld PC is visible under the Xbox banner of Microsoft in the current year 2025-COD name cannon. According to the current state of knowledge, the device will not be a member of a “real” Xbox family: Windows 11 should run in hand, without the support of the Xbox native game.
Asas needs According to a report by Windows Central Create handheld PCs for Microsoft-Company has already gained experience with Windows Handheld with Rog Ally and Rog Ally X. The microsoft variant looks like an ROG collaborator with Xbox paint. After all, Microsoft should be built to improve the Xbox apps to improve for small screens. Benefits of Windows: All types of platforms such as steam and epic game launcher should be run.
Internal, the device must be counted as evidence of the concept. At the same time, according to Windows Central, a Microsoft -owned handheld is developing, on which the Xbox games are also running. However, this model should not appear until 2027.
Two configurations from 550 euros are possible
Asus Xbox is not aware of the hardware of the handheld. A Ryzen combination processor is clear as the AMD processor is already in large Xbox console and company Stark GPU. AMD hardware is used in most current handheld PCs.
It is believed that two configurations appear. The processor, various storage capacity and possibly two performance options will be comprehensible. In the case of cheap models, Microsoft should target the price of $ 499 to $ 599. It will correspond to about 550 to 650 euros, including VAT (not included in US prices). However, American prices can be even higher due to Donald Trump’s trade wars.
Handheld PCs are usually more expensive than console because they require additional components such as performance. As much as possible, with high performance at the same time, development effort also requires development.
A declaration in summer would not be surprising. In early June, Microsoft traditionally conducts its Xbox showcase, which was a subject. Market launch should follow by the end of the year.
(MMA)