Xbox Reportedly Plans New Gaming Handheld for 2027

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly wants to launch a new handheld gaming device by the 2027 holiday season, followed by the next home console in 2028. An internal turf battle persists over whether the handheld should run a Windows Home-based OS.

• New Xbox handheld reportedly targeted for holiday 2027
• Next home console expected in holiday 2028
• Project Helix consoles could cost up to $1,800 without subsidies
• A senior Xbox exec threatened to scrap the handheld over Windows OS