Sources: an Xbox-branded Asus handheld may debut this year as part of Microsoft's effort to unify Windows and Xbox into a universal library of Xbox and PC games

Xbox handheld reportedly being made with Asus — all to take on Steam Deck

Microsoft's upcoming Xbox handheld will reportedly be made by Asus, and it aims to take on Steam Deck by delivering a new OS to bring "the best of Xbox and Windows."

Asus is reportedly making the first handheld Xbox console

Rumors about Microsoft’s handheld gaming Xbox console have been going around for years. Back in November, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed the brand was working on a handheld Xbox gaming console and Jason Ronald, who serves as VP of Xbox Gaming Devices, previously talked about plans to bring the best of console and PC together. A new report from The Verge is shedding more light on Microsoft’s handheld Xbox console, but it claims that …

More Xbox handheld details leak, revealing target price and ASUS involvement

Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Microsoft has tapped ASUS to build its Xbox-branded gaming handheld. The device will run on Windows, but will feature an interface reminiscent of Xbox consoles. It’s said there will be two SKUs and the target price range for the base model is between $499 and $599. Earlier this week, it was reported that Microsoft is working on an Xbox-branded gaming handheld that would compete with the Steam Deck. It wa…

Asus rumored to launch Xbox handheld in 2025 — OEM working with Microsoft to 'unify' Windows and Xbox libraries

Sources say that Asus and Microsoft are working together to build the first Xbox handheld gaming console for launch later this year.

A few days ago, there was a report that Xbox's handheld console, officially announced in November, will be launched this year. Anyone who makes the gaming handheld with Xbox branding, has not been specified yet. It was only clear that it will be a more official version of a handheld that offers more than just a "Powered by Xbox" logo and makes clear with its look that it is a handheld from Xbox. A new rumor is that Xbox is supposed to work with …

Microsoft's plans seem to be taking shape as new rumors suggest a first manufacturer for the first Xbox portable console. Above all, the company is reportedly working on a new Windows interface adapted to these machines, a project that has been discussed for many months now. [Read more] Exciting guests and exciting topics! Our UNLOCK show can be found live every other Wednesday, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Twitch. Also, don't forget to check out re…