Microsoft is conducting market research for the Xbox gaming handheld through user surveys for the device, which is scheduled to be released in 2026.
Microsoft with a new survey Xbox gaming handheldIt indicates the possibility of the launch of . This recently released survey collects information from respondents about their current portable gaming devices and future plans. This move strengthens rumors that the Xbox brand is planning to enter the portable gaming industry.
Microsoft Xbox Gaming Handheld: Targeted for 2026 Launch
Specifically, Microsoft’s survey aims to learn which handhelds users use and their intentions to purchase a new device in the next five years. The survey also questions how important the ability for users to stream games via Xbox Game Pass is. These questions show that Microsoft is trying to shape the new product development process by conducting market research.
The survey highlights questions about the reasons for purchasing current devices and future purchasing intentions. These questions confirm speculation that Microsoft is working on an Xbox-branded handheld console. Additionally, questions about Xbox Game Pass reveal Microsoft’s commitment to game streaming services and its intention to expand its services in this area.
This portable console, which was first mentioned in FTC documents last year and more details of which were leaked at the beginning of this year, is expected to come with powerful hardware features such as Zen 6 CPU and RDNA 5 iGPU, if it cooperates with AMD. However, it is still unclear whether this device will have superior features to current options on the market, such as Lenovo Legion Go or Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme.