{"id":11080,"date":"2025-06-13T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/?p=11080"},"modified":"2025-06-13T11:42:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T04:42:11","slug":"xbox-handheld-canceled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/xbox-handheld-canceled\/","title":{"rendered":"Xbox drops handhelds, focuses on next-gen consoles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft has reportedly canceled its in-house Xbox handheld project and is now opting to strengthen its ecosystem of Windows-based devices. This decision shows that the company is prioritizing the development of next-generation consoles as well as supporting third-party handhelds such as the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X from ASUS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Serious Mode<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/xbox-handheld-canceled\/#Fokus_Baru_Ekosistem_Windows_Handheld\" >New Focus: Windows Handheld Ecosystem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/xbox-handheld-canceled\/#Alasan_Dibalik_Keputusan_Xbox\" >Reasons Behind Xbox's Decision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/xbox-handheld-canceled\/#Konsol_Next-Gen_Xbox_Tetap_Berjalan\" >Xbox Next-Gen Console Keeps Running<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/xbox-handheld-canceled\/#Reaksi_Komunitas_Xbox\" >Xbox Community Reaction<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fokus_Baru_Ekosistem_Windows_Handheld\"><\/span>New Focus: Windows Handheld Ecosystem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a report from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegamer.com\/xbox-handheld-reportedly-cancelled-focus-on-next-mainline-console\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TheGamer<\/a>Microsoft previously developed handheld devices in-house under code names such as \"Project Pembrooke\" or \"Kennan.\" However, these projects are now being discontinued so that the company can direct resources to what it considers a more strategic strategy: making Windows 11 more optimized for third-party handheld devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of releasing its own hardware, Microsoft is now collaborating with ASUS to deliver Windows-based gaming handhelds. A clear example of this collaboration is the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X, which carry \"Xbox\" branding and support services such as Xbox Game Pass and Cloud Gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ROG Xbox Ally World Premiere Reveal Trailer | Xbox Games Showcase\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FIVmyOIV1MQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alasan_Dibalik_Keputusan_Xbox\"><\/span>Reasons Behind Xbox's Decision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several plausible reasons behind Microsoft's move to stop the development of in-house handhelds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resource efficiency<\/strong>: Developing your own hardware requires a large investment. By supporting OEM partners, Microsoft can reduce production costs and risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Software optimization<\/strong>: The company wants to make Windows 11 the main platform for handheld gaming, rivaling SteamOS on the Steam Deck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Xbox ecosystem expansion<\/strong>: The focus on services such as Game Pass and Cloud Gaming enables the Xbox console experience across multiple devices without the need to rely on one type of hardware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Konsol_Next-Gen_Xbox_Tetap_Berjalan\"><\/span>Xbox Next-Gen Console Keeps Running<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the internal handheld was canceled, Microsoft remains committed to releasing the next generation console. The latest information suggests that the new console is scheduled to arrive around 2027 or 2028. The console will likely bring major improvements in performance, cloud integration, and cross-platform compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reaksi_Komunitas_Xbox\"><\/span>Xbox Community Reaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The gamer community gave mixed responses. Some were disappointed that there would be no official handheld from Microsoft, while others found this decision realistic and focused on Xbox's main strengths: services and software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft's decision to cancel its in-house Xbox handhelds shows a shift in strategy that is more geared towards software and OEM cooperation. The ROG Ally and Ally X became successful examples of this approach, allowing users to enjoy the Xbox experience on portable devices. Meanwhile, the next-generation Xbox console remains in the development pipeline and is the main focus for the next few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're looking for an Xbox-flavored handheld experience, the ROG Ally is the best option right now - and Microsoft's support for Windows handhelds will continue to grow going forward.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft dilaporkan membatalkan proyek handheld Xbox internal dan kini memilih untuk memperkuat ekosistem perangkat berbasis Windows. Keputusan ini menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan lebih memprioritaskan pengembangan konsol generasi berikutnya serta mendukung handheld buatan pihak ketiga seperti ROG Xbox Ally dan Ally X dari ASUS. Fokus Baru: Ekosistem Windows Handheld Menurut laporan dari TheGamer, Microsoft sebelumnya mengembangkan perangkat [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11090,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,5],"tags":[25,65,82],"class_list":["post-11080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gadget","category-news","tag-gadget","tag-news","tag-xbox"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ROG-XBOX-Ally-Ally-X-KV-no-title.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Moeka","author_link":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/author\/playeatsleep-fun\/"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11080"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11080\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11090"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}