With the upcoming Xbox games showcase coming up in the next week, planned for title launches like Contraband and Black Ops 6, rumors are flying around in the community that a shadow drop of a new first-party game, along with a brand new handheld console might be in the cards.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer had even spoken about this and with the looks of it, Microsoft doesn’t seem to be secretive about it, since he mentioned his love for PC-based systems like the Steam Deck.
So, it’s another Microsoft Xbox Series console?
Well, not quite. Spencer has been openly praising the Steam Deck since 2021 & with Microsoft officially confirming their roadmap for next-gen hardware, rumours have been flying around that an alpha test for a portable handheld console is already underway.
When can I buy the new Xbox handheld console?
Easy there tiger. There is still time since we don’t believe we will get the Xbox handheld console before GTA 6. We aren’t joking when we say this as the same rumors suggest that the device could hit the market as early as 2026, which brings us to the question: “When will Microsoft give us a first look?”
We’ve made an educated guess that it could happen in the coming weekend on Sunday, where a teaser could be unveiled for the device’s launch during the Xbox Games Showcase – although it’s just a speculation.
Who leaked the new Xbox handheld console?
Well, Microsoft wants to know your location if you know it. But on a serious note, eXtas1s a renowned internet personality – notorious for his leaked footage of Hideo Kojma’s OD game was the one to first talk about this. He even predicted the release date of Hellblade 2 – so he very clearly does have some insider information.
He claimed to know which title is the one about to be announced, although not reveal the name to presumably protect his contact. The most likely title to be announced is the indie game: Towerborne, from the makers of The Banner Saga
On that note
We’ll find out for sure whether these rumors stand the test of time on Sunday when the event starts at 10:30 pm IST. Well, a lot of internet mobs still believe that the showcase would be a white, digital-only version of the Xbox Series X – much like its Sony counterpart: The PS5 Digital Edition, however, we think there is no reason to not announce another handheld console at all, so fingers crossed!
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