As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming history under my belt, I must say that Microsoft’s recent moves have left me quite intrigued and excited for the future of gaming. The prospect of an Xbox handheld device is particularly enticing, especially considering Microsoft’s knack for innovative hardware designs.
Microsoft’s Xbox has been shaking up the video game sector significantly. They’ve just added the latest Call of Duty to Xbox Game Pass as a launch title, and this year they began porting Xbox console exclusives to PlayStation 5, with more on the way and confirmed for the future. In another intriguing turn of events, Xbox head Phil Spencer has hinted at plans for an Xbox portable device, which is expected to hit the market a few years down the line.
In a recent update from Microsoft, the game Death Stranding unexpectedly appeared on Xbox. This event revealed that Hideo Kojima now fully owns the intellectual property (IP) of Death Stranding. Since he has full ownership, it is likely that Death Stranding 2 will also be available on Xbox. However, it may not be immediately released at the game’s launch. Moreover, Halo Studios hinted that they might consider allowing mods for the Master Chief Collection on Xbox consoles in the future by saying “never say never.
Microsoft unveils ambitious strategies for Xbox’s future, including potential cross-platform releases with PlayStation and rumors of a new console by 2028. Yet, the prospect of another console is equally intriguing as plans for a portable device are also underway.
Phil Spencer discusses plans for Xbox handheld
Microsoft’s gaming head, Phil Spencer, was interviewed by Bloomberg. In this discussion, he touched upon a variety of subjects, including the potential expansion of Xbox onto mobile devices and the possibility of releasing more exclusive Xbox games on platforms like PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
As I chatted with Bloomberg, I couldn’t help but let slip some exciting news about our future projects. When it comes to handheld gaming devices, there’s definitely a buzz in the air around here at Microsoft. The anticipation is high, and personally, I can confirm that we’re exploring possibilities. Right now, you might find us tucked away in a lab, crafting prototypes to bring this dream to life. Stay tuned, gamers!
At present, Microsoft is gathering information from the market and shaping their future plans accordingly. Since it’s still in the initial stages of development, it might take a couple more years before such a device becomes available to the public.
Regarding the hardware side, Spencer expressed his long-term enthusiasm for developing devices. Additionally, he mentioned that he believes our team has the potential to create groundbreaking innovations, but emphasized the importance of staying informed about current trends and advancements in the field.
In the portable gaming sector, the main contenders are currently the Steam Deck and the anticipated arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, with the latter due out in 2025. At this time, there’s no announced plan from Sony to launch a successor to the PS Vita.
In other Xbox news, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle is coming to PS5 next year.
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2024-11-13 16:40