Most popular Windows options use AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme, so the PC gaming handheld scene is still widely considered to be in its first generation. In the meantime, Spencer told Bloomberg that the Xbox business is doing well despite its third-place status ...

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’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 revealed future hardware plans, which includes a dedicated handheld and new home consoles.

Microsoft has spent the last several years focused on increasing the number of Xbox Game Pass subscribers. This product offers access to a library of games from Microsoft and other publishers on both PC and Xbox.

F or anyone paying close attention to the growing handheld gaming field, you may have seen a rumor or two over the last year that Microsoft is supposedly working on an Xbox handhe