Sources from Windows Central have shared Microsoft's current plans for upcoming Xbox consoles. Here are the key points:
- Microsoft is working on a portable Xbox device in collaboration with PC gaming brands like ASUS, Lenovo, MSI, and Razer. This means Microsoft won’t manufacture the device itself but will act as a partner.
- The handheld console is set to launch in late 2025, assuming development stays on track. It will feature Xbox’s signature design, including an official Xbox Guide button.
- The project’s codename is “Keenan”.
- The device is likely to run Windows with a strong focus on Microsoft Store, PC Game Pass, and support for third-party apps like Steam.
- The next full-fledged Xbox console is planned for 2027. It has already been approved at all levels of Microsoft, including by CEO Satya Nadella.
- The next-gen Xbox will feature deeper integration with Windows, making it easier and faster for developers to port PC games to Xbox. It will also support backward compatibility with previous Xbox titles.
- Microsoft is developing new controllers with direct cloud integration, allowing players to seamlessly switch between devices.
- Alongside the new console, Microsoft is working on its own portable Xbox model, also expected to launch in 2027.
Microsoft previously stated that its next console will bring "the biggest technological leap" in Xbox history.
