Microsoft's Phil Spencer has confirmed that work is underway on an Xbox handheld, but don't expect it anytime soon. Spencer also teased other Xbox IP could be coming to other platforms, so it might not be so crazy to think that Halo could some day end up on the PS5 (or other future console).

While the company has not announced concrete plans for a dedicated handheld device, presumably like the Steam Deck or ASUS ROG Ally, Spencer confirmed that Microsoft is actively prototyping and researching the market.

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Microsoft gaming head Phil Spencer has made no secret of his interest in an Xbox handheld to compete with the best handheld gaming PCs, such as the Steam Deck OLED and Asus ROG Ally X. But in an interview with Bloomberg,

On Wednesday, Xbox head Phil Spencer confirmed Microsoft is working on Xbox handheld gaming prototypes, though such a device is "years out."

Xbox chief Phil Spencer said that the hardware team has created prototypes and is researching the market to solidify plans.