Documents related to the purchase of Activision Blizzard revealed part of the future of Xbox. All indications are that, despite recent rumors, the company will not abandon the hardware and is already preparing several surprises for the next generation.
For some time now, there has been speculation about the launch of 2 new consoles by Microsoft. A well-known insider backed up this report and revealed more details about it. According to his sources, the company is preparing a traditional console and a handheld similar to Nintendo Switch.
Xbox would release 2 next-gen consoles in a few years
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In the most recent episode of the Xbox News Cast podcast, insider Middleagegameguy talked about the next generation of Xbox hardware. According to his sources, Microsoft is preparing 2 devices: a traditional console and a handheld.
The first hardware would be the most expensive and it would be a console similar to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. On the other hand, the portable system would be a handheld PC capable of running natively and in the cloud Xbox games.
The source assures that its concept is similar to that of Switch, as the device would be hybrid by having a base. In addition, it would have integrated controls and a touchscreen. The report states that the Surface team at Microsoft is in charge of the development of this project.
While the idea of an Xbox handheld is appealing and there are several reports about it, the reality is that nothing is confirmed at this time. Lastly, Middleagegameguy stated that the hardware is likely to debut sometime in 2026.
There are also reports that point to a release in 2028, so we recommend you to take this information as a simple rumor. We know that the cloud will be very important for the next generation of Xbox, so it would not be a surprise to know that the company will bet more and more on the mobile sector.
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