Posted 3/26/2024, 12:00:00 PM
Microsoft Exploring Xbox Handheld to Rival Nintendo Switch, But Unlikely to Topple Its Dominance
- Rumors suggest Microsoft is developing prototype Xbox handheld devices to compete with the Nintendo Switch
- Xbox head Phil Spencer confirmed they are exploring "different hardware form factors" to reach new players
- Spencer expressed frustration that current third-party handhelds don't offer a pure enough Xbox experience
- An Xbox handheld likely won't have the same versatility or games as the Nintendo Switch
- Spencer welcomes competition in the handheld gaming space, though it likely won't threaten the Switch's dominance