Rumors point out that Microsoft is working on a new Xbox line portable console scheduled for 2027. Microsoft plans to include a fitting system similar to that of the Nintendo Switch, which allows you to use the device in portable or TV -connected mode.
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The Windows Central website released the information and stressed that the model developed by Microsoft will feature a dock. The feature can change the way users interact with the platform, offering an experience close to a traditional console even on a mobile device.
Two ongoing projects increase expectation
In addition to its own model, Microsoft would be involved in another parallel project of portable console, which in partnership with manufacturer Asus. According to reports, this version can arrive in 2025, focusing on features different from the model scheduled for 2027.
The console manufactured by Asus would have a closer approach to existing devices on the market, such as Rog Ally. The console developed by the Xbox team aims a deeper integration with the brand ecosystem, including supporting different digital stores.
Compatibility with platforms such as Steam, Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store is one of the most mentioned attractions. If it is realized, this functionality would represent an unprecedented step by allowing access to other platform titles on an Xbox console.
The company published a job that boosted speculation by suggesting the use of Qualcomm chips, reinforcing the portable console profile. Microsoft has not yet officially confirmed these details, but the indications point to a robust and ambitious project.
Launch can be between 2027 and 2028
Despite expectations, there is no guarantee that the new portable Xbox will be released exactly by 2027. Sources linked to the company point out that the official announcement may occur in 2025, but the arrival of the market can delay by 2028.
During the processes of the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, documents revealed by the FTC indicated this possibility of postponement. However, the project is still active and is still developed by the Microsoft team itself.
The bet on a hybrid console indicates that the company seeks to meet different profiles of players, combining mobility with performance. Thus, this can reposition Xbox on the market, offering a new alternative to the current domain of Nintendo Switch in this segment.
For now, all information remains in the field of rumors. Official confirmation should occur in the coming years as Microsoft advances in development and defines its launch strategy.
