There's been plenty of speculation on when Microsoft was going to enter the handheld gaming fray. The Xbox maker appears to have something in the works that may be further along than expected.

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To be worthy of the Xbox brand, Microsoft needs to design a front-end that is built from the ground up for handheld use case. That means large, easy-to-read design elements that can be easily ...

Microsoft is prepping a new handheld version of its Xbox console that could be launched later this year. Meanwhile, plans are afoot to replace the existing Xbox Series S and X consoles in 2027.

The next Xbox console is reportedly slated for a 2027 release Sources claim that the next-gen console has been "fully greenlit" at Microsoft Microsoft is also planning to launch a PC gaming ...

REDMOND, Wash. — March 11, 2025 — Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share. The dividend is payable June 12, 2025, to ...

Tom Warren is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft has started sending out invites to a 50th anniversary and ...

In 2024, Microsoft’s gaming chief Phil Spencer said that he wanted handheld gaming PCs to feel more like an Xbox. But as the saying goes, if you want something done right, do it yourself.

TL;DR: Microsoft is reportedly developing an Xbox-branded gaming handheld, codenamed "Keenan," expected to launch in 2025. This device will run Windows, emphasizing the Microsoft Store and PC Game ...

TL;DR: Microsoft's next-generation Xbox is rumored to be a TV-friendly console, designed like a PC with specific specs for optimization. Jez Corden debunked rumors about Call of Duty developers ...

Polygon has not independently confirmed the launch of an Xbox handheld — either in 2025, or in 2027 with a next-generation console — but we’ve reached out to Microsoft for comment.

Microsoft may be pivoting to a multiplatform approach for its biggest games, but that doesn’t mean it’s abandoning hardware just yet. The company reportedly has an Xbox partner handheld ...