Microsoft's Direct Answer to Steam Deck and Switch 2
Insider reports and FTC documentation leaks indicate that Microsoft's Xbox hardware division is preparing a native dedicated gaming handheld alongside their next home console generation.
Leaked Specifications:
- Processor: Custom AMD Zen 5 + RDNA 3.5 APU with NPU acceleration
- Display: 7.4-inch 120Hz VRR OLED screen with 1000 nits HDR peak brightness
- Storage: M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (up to 2TB)
- OS Hybrid Mode: Boots into a streamlined Xbox console dashboard with instant resume, with an optional toggle to access Steam, Epic Games, and GOG libraries.
This device could redefine portable PC gaming by offering console-level optimization with full PC catalog freedom.