Microsoft Teases Xbox Handheld Console at Gaming Event

Microsoft is making moves toward the development of a handheld Xbox console, with a top executive attending an upcoming event focused on gaming handhelds.

Jason Ronald, the VP of Xbox Gaming Devices and Ecosystem, is set to attend the “Lenovo Legion x AMD: The Future of Gaming Handhelds” event in Las Vegas before January 7, 2025.

While Ronald’s attendance might not directly relate to an Xbox handheld, it signals Microsoft’s growing interest in handheld and remote gaming.

Recently, Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s gaming chief, confirmed that the company is working on an Xbox handheld prototype, though it may still be years away from release.

Handheld consoles are gaining popularity, with the Steam Deck, PS Portal, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 all generating buzz.

Lenovo is also set to unveil its own handheld, the Legion Go, which runs on SteamOS.

Microsoft has been focusing on its Game Pass strategy, and a potential handheld could further expand its gaming ecosystem.