Microsoft’s gaming chief, Phil Spencer, has confirmed that the company is exploring the possibility of developing a handheld device for the Xbox platform. Speaking to Bloomberg, Spencer shared that prototypes are being tested and market analysis is underway, though a release is likely years away.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has confirmed that Microsoft really is working on a handheld gaming device, with prototypes already in the works, but believes that the actual product is still a few years away.

Rumors have been flying all year that Xbox is working on a PC gaming handheld. On Wednesday, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed that plans are underway, though it sounds like an actual portable device is still a few years out.

Microsoft is in a weird place with its current console offerings, but it looks like the company is planning to take launch a new Xbox handheld.

It's official. Microsoft has upgraded its stance on the rumoured Xbox handheld gaming console from "we should" have one back in June to we're planning one. The catch? It's years a

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer revealed today that Xbox is looking to break into the handheld space, but its final product could be years away.