Microsoft Survey Asks About Handheld

A new survey from Microsoft has further hinted at the possibility of an Xbox handheld being in development.

[EasilyTheBest]

This is definitely happening, I just hope they have 2 versions one with a much bigger screen.

[GamerRN]

I'll be happy with this, and a PC console hybrid that rivals anything we have power wise

[thesoftware730]

A much bigger screen than what?

[Number1TailzFan]

The problem with bigger devices is playing them on your side in bed, Vita and before that was fine. Since the Switch you gotta have a gooseneck holder & controllers detached so you can lie down holding them, or your arm will quickly get tired.

[1Victor]

@thesofware: “A much bigger screen than what?”
A gaming laptop 🤷🏿🤣

[Kosic]

Than the screen originally planned...duh... :D

[crazyCoconuts]

Not going to happen

[darthv72]

it kinda already did... https://www.xbox.com/en-US/...

They are just gauging interest in one of their own.

[crazyCoconuts]

A Xbox version of Logitech G-Cloud?
I mean, why bother? Not like the G cloud is flying off shelves and what would Xbox add to make it better?
They're surely not going to create bespoke architecture here and there are already a few Windows handhelds out there. I have little confidence in their ability to put together an attractive UI in the way Steam did. So I doubt anything will come from this.

[KicksnSnares]

Day One buy for me if they'll make a dedicated handheld device.

[darthv72]

i have that logitech g-cloud. Its a sweet little piece of kit. I like that it can also install games from the play store unlike the other android based handheld.

[mudakoshaka]

It sure is! Don't understand why you get the down-votes. Whoever does not like the G Cloud must have been dropped down a well, head first, when they were of a younger age.

[PassNextquestion]

I wonder if Microsoft will perform better in Japan if they do actually make a handheld since everyone says handheld and mobile are king over there.

[TiredGamer]

This looks like the future of the game industry... all three platforms with a handheld option.

I wonder if the Playstation Portal is a technology test-bed/prototype for a future Playstation handheld?

[rlow1]

It’s a possibility but I can’t help but think would that be the best way to go about it? Though it would give you data on how much it is used and game type. It’s still not a true portable device and so people approach it differently. I think that data on phones, tablets, and of course the competition would give a better indication.

But I really think if Sony is considering a new PSP that could play ps5 games, now would be the time to dive in. Honestly, if they do this, it would be huge.

[Traecy]

Doubt if Sony PS wants to support a new handheld with first party games. Something they lacked with the Vita. What they should do is have a handheld that is like the PS Portal which can play all games but play those games on the go as well as at home. Something like that is a better investment.

[TiredGamer]

Agreed that you will probably never see a separate line of games specifically for the handheld (a la PSP or PSVita). The modern economics and expectations of game development make that cost prohibitive. What makes more sense is if the full-fat game on PS5 or PS6 has a special "handheld" profile that is automatically optimized for the lower spec handheld. There would be some significant compromises compared to the bigger console variant, but it would be the same game overall and would only require a single purchase.... somewhat what the Switch does with a lower resolution when playing handheld versus docked.

[ZwVw]

If true, hopefully they support it better than they did with the Surface Duo.

[MeteorPanda]

I'd probably get oone if it can handle gamepass games

[purple101]

Get an iPad
Link Xbox / dualsense controller to it.

Problem solved

Your welcome

[MeteorPanda]

Weird as it sounds, i hate tablets. Touching glass is never fun for me for gaming.

I got a steamdeck amd use that for family visits, the switch for train rides to work

[darthv72]

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/...

[MeteorPanda]

Yeah a cloud device. no fkn thank you lol

[Firebird360]

I'm uninterested unless it runs a more open platform. Windows or allow other apps like steam.

[PassNextquestion]

I wonder if it will run xbox games or Windows games? I guess it could do both if it was Windows as it could stream xbox games via gamepass.

[Knightofelemia]

I'd be curious about it there have been talks for years about Microsoft making a handheld. I am also curious about the Asus ROG ALLY.

[Sonic1881]

So another Steam Deck? Maybe it will compete with the Steam Deck 2 and Asus ROG ALLY

https://www.tomsguide.com/n...

[jjb1981]

One of the last questions was if I'd buy a new one in the next 3-5 years. The focus is on Windows handheld PCs. They asked about Steam Deck but it was not their concern. The main focus was more about "what percentage of my gaming time is spent on a WINDOWS handheld and could it possibly replace my console/PC". Once I answered that I owned a ROG Ally, they only referred to it as a 'handheld Windows PC' beyond that point.

[phoenixwing]

If it's better than a steamdeck I might buy it

[Barlos]

More powerful? Certainly? Doubtful

[Sonic1881]

With Steamdeck 2 just around the corner, I doubt it

[shinoff2183]

They going this route 100 percent.

[S2Killinit]

I think a MS handheld would be complete flop.

[Hedstrom]

The PS Vita sold somewhere between 10-15 millions. Xbox has a little less than half Playstations sales when it comes to consoles. That would mean that a portable Xbox handheld could sell somewhere between 5-10 million.

[Hedstrom]

5-7,5 million

[rippermcrip]

I find it very doubtful that Microsoft is going attempt to do this. We all know they're exiting the console hardware business so why would they attempt this? In order for Xbox games to run on a handheld, that system would be expensive as hell and it wouldn't sell.

[notachance]

Only interested if I can put steam in there

[repsahj]

So now they want to rival Steamdeck and other portable pc.XD

[Barlos]

I'm all about handhelds, just not ones that are from Microsoft

[Zeref]

Can't wait for this device

[Barlos]

What device? Nothings been confirmed

[Zeref]

It's happening

[hiawa23]

Fine with a dedicated Xbox handheld but to be honest, I love my Logitech G-Cloud since it allows not only remote play of Xbox, but Playstation, PC, and all my retro consoles and arcade games and I think a dedicated closed Xbox handheld would not allow so many options.

[darthv72]

i really dig the g cloud as well. I havent tweaked it to do other stuff than just the basics with remote play and xcloud but i know it can have other emulators installed from the play store. I went with the basic PS remote play app though instead of the one that costs $ but that one looks to be the better option as it uses the built in controls instead of touch screen.

What other emulators do you use to that utilize the built in controls?

[hiawa23]

I absolutely love the G-Cloud, and you can also connect it to your TV. There is a app called Video Game by ActDuck Games that has all the emulators already installed from the Super Nes, to N64, Dreamcast to Wii to arcade.

[anast]

console -> handheld -> mobile. They are starting phase 2 of their plan.

[Tankbusta40]

Lets focus on pumping out quality titles...I swear Microsoft does everything but make quality 1st party games

[DOMination-]

Looking forward to finally playing that Bioshock game!

[XiNatsuDragnel]

I'll be interested in a xbox handheld my friend.

[RonsonPL]

Oh, look. A big clueless corpo relying on surveys to determine their direction. That's new! ;)

Kinect, TV TV TV with Xone, ignoring VR and now this. Yeah. This will surely be a good move. Not like the hype for Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck already fizzled out or anything. Surely it will be a huge success. Just look at Asus Rog Ally, Lenovo Legion, MSI Claw. People are crazy about those and everything is instantly bought out.
If they are preparing something now, they will end up within the timeframe of Steam Deck 2 and Super Switch/Switch 2. Surely everyone will need 3 portable gaming devices at once and surely VR won't start competing when more comfortable form factors allow for crappy VR but superb portable displays. You will be able to buy a micro-OLED portable display for cheap within a few years from now. The future of portable gaming will be a brick in your pocket, connected to head mounted display and a pair of controllers added. Not yet another pseudo portable, very expensive frying pan, just because people once fell in love with Deck and Switch.
So yeah. Good luck with that, MS.