Insider Reveals Possible Microsoft Gaming Handheld Announcement for 2025: Here’s the Scoop

Word on the street is that Microsoft isn’t gearing up to announce the long-rumored Xbox handheld this year. However, whispers suggest we could see something as soon as 2025. The buzz around a portable Xbox has been circulating for quite some time now, especially after Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s Gaming CEO, gave a little nudge of interest earlier this year.

These latest tidbits come courtesy of the Xbox Two podcast on YouTube, where journalist Jez Corden shared that we might catch a glimpse of new Xbox hardware next year. While some speculated that this new tech could debut at the Game Awards, Corden put those rumors to rest, saying there won’t be any Xbox hardware reveals at this December’s event.

He remarked, “I don’t think you’re gonna see hardware at The Game Awards, but, I do think next year is a good year for revealing new hardware. Especially hardware you could hold in the palm of your hand.” Corden also hinted at the potential for unveiling during next June’s showcase. At this point, everything’s still in the rumor mill, as Xbox hasn’t made any official announcements yet.

Switching gears, there’s some exciting news for gamers regarding Microsoft’s Prism emulator. An update in the preview build 27744 has rolled out, allowing more 64-bit x86 (x64) games and software to run smoothly. This update introduces support for a slew of extensions like AVX, AVX2, BMI, FMA, and F16C, opening up gameplay for titles such as Helldivers 2 and Starfield that require AVX2. For those eager to dive into more specifics, you can dig into the complete Insider preview build 27744 on Microsoft’s official site.

And for those following corporate moves, Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, has received a hefty $30 million pay bump despite a year marked by significant layoffs in the gaming sector.