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Microsoft is said to be creating an Xbox mobile game system, and details about the device's features have leaked online. While Asus is anticipated to release an Xbox-branded portable device with a dedicated Xbox key in the coming months, a leak suggests that Microsoft's gadget would use a low-power CPU made by AMD. Microsoft is also slated to release a next-generation game system in 2027, which will compete with the rumored PlayStation 6.
AMD to Create a Custom Chip for 'Real' Microsoft Handheld
According to information posted on the NeoGAF forums by member KeplerL2, Microsoft will employ a special low-power APU manufactured by AMD for their mobile gaming gadget. The leaker does not give any more information on the processor's power usage or architecture.
The user says that AMD's proprietary APU will be utilized on the "real" Xbox portable from Microsoft. Meanwhile, Xbox-branded handhelds manufactured by other OEMs such as Asus will be packed with processors such as the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Intel's Lunar or Panther Lake CPUs, Nvidia's N1, and the Snapdragon X Elite 2.
Previous speculations stated that Microsoft's first-party gadget will be outfitted with an Arm-based processor, raising worries about backward compatibility. If the leaker's claim is correct, the Xbox handheld should be compatible with a greater variety of titles.
While it is unclear when Microsoft's own Xbox portable device will be available, Asus is anticipated to release an Xbox-branded variant shortly. The Asus ROG Ally 2 was just posted on the US FCC website with the 'Project Kennan' variant, which comes in a black color and has an Xbox button.
The black ROG Ally 2 is supposedly powered by an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme (36W) APU and 64GB of RAM. Meanwhile, the white edition features a less powerful AMD Aeirth Plus (20W) APU. These versions are likely to include a 7-inch display with a refresh rate of 120Hz.
The next-generation ROG Ally console might arrive shortly, with some substantial hardware changes, as Asus previously hinted in a message on X (formerly Twitter). At the time, the business did not clarify whether it would be an Xbox-branded gadget, but Microsoft reacted with a joke, possibly hinting at the partnership on the impending Project Kennan portable device.
