In an exclusive interview with Polygon, Phil Spencer, the head honcho of Xbox and Microsoft Gaming, discussed the future of portable gaming. He praised the success and innovation of portable gaming PCs from Valve, Lenovo, and Asus, suggesting that these devices feel more like portable consoles than traditional PCs.
When using the Lenovo Legion Go on a flight, Phil noted several aspects that made it feel different from an Xbox and expressed a desire for a more Xbox-like experience. He emphasized the importance of having Xbox’s game library on such devices, including game saves. Ideally, he envisions these devices running the full-screen Xbox app designed for portability, closely resembling the experience of playing Xbox on a TV.
Phil proposed two potential directions for portable Xbox devices:
1. Hardware: Developing a dedicated portable console.
2. Software: Enhancing the Xbox app experience on portable devices running Windows 11.
However, Phil did not confirm whether Microsoft is actively developing a portable Xbox device. Additionally, the image of the ROG Ally bundled with Xbox Game Pass for a complimentary 3-month trial was showcased.
Source: Polygon via Insider Gaming
TLDR: Phil Spencer discusses the future of portable gaming in an interview, praising the innovation of portable gaming PCs and envisioning a more Xbox-like experience on such devices. He suggests two possible directions for portable Xbox devices but does not confirm ongoing development.
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