"Xbox's Phil Spencer Reveals Plans for Native Handheld Console"

Xbox boss Phil Spencer discussed his vision for a potential Xbox handheld, expressing a desire for it to provide access to all games with associated save files, boot into the Xbox app in a compact mode, and offer social experiences found on Xbox. While not confirming its existence, Spencer hinted at the possibility of different hardware form factors being considered by the Xbox hardware team, sparking rumors of an official Xbox handheld. Microsoft's multi-year roadmap includes plans for next-generation Xbox hardware, and an Xbox Showcase event in June 2024 may provide more information on this potential release.