Apparently, Microsoft is preparing to enter the market of portable gaming consoles at the end of 2025. According to exclusive information Windows Centralthe device is developed jointly with one of the well -known manufacturers of game PCs (ASUS, Lenovo, MSI or Razer) and will work on a full -fledged Windows, supporting Microsoft Store, PC Game Pass and third -party stores such as Steam.
The project has the code name Keenan and will become part of the long -term strategy of Microsoft, focused on the integration of Xbox and Windows. Unlike Steam Deck and similar devices, the new portable will offer hijacking all the PC-IGR, and not just the titles from Game Pass. The company is also going to introduce a new energy consumption control system and a fan through the Xbox Game Bar, as well as minimize the volume of pre -installed software from manufacturers.
The device will be a trial step for future Xbox consoles, which, according to insiders, will receive even closer integration with Windows. Microsoft wants to facilitate the development of games, allowing studios to optimize the Titles for PCs and the new Xbox at the same time.
It is reported that Microsoft has already approved the development of the next generation of Xbox, which will appear in 2027. The line will include a premium console – the successor of the Xbox Series X, as well as the new portable version of the Xbox. The new generation consoles will be backwardly compatible with old games, and also probably will receive support for third -party stores, including Epic Games Store, Gog, ITCH.IO and even Steam.
Microsoft is also experimenting with new controllers supporting cloud connection and convenient switching between devices. Xbox actively develops AI and cloud capabilities, which may become part of the next generation of consoles.
Although Microsoft is actively promoting the multi -platform approach, including the release of exclusives on the PlayStation, the company continues to support its main audience with new devices. Instead of competing with PlayStation directly, Microsoft relies on the Windows + Xbox hybrid ecosystem, which will expand the audience and offer users more options for the game.
So far, Microsoft has not made official statements about the new portable console and the next generation of Xbox, but Windows Central information indicates that the company is not going to leave the console market, but on the contrary, prepares a larger and diverse iron.
