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Microsoft Doesn't Have Plans For a Dedicated Handheld Gaming Device

Posted by Soulskill on from the mobile-kinect-will-never-be-a-thing dept.

DroidJason1 writes: "Rumors have persisted for a while now that Microsoft is working on a dedicated handheld gaming device to go against the Sony PS Vita or Nintendo 3DS. The head of Xbox has now responded to a question about it from an eager gamer on Twitter who asked whether there were any plans for a 'handheld Xbox-One-like gaming device.' The answer is no. Microsoft is focused on Windows Phone, tablets, and perhaps both with controller support someday."

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  1. Re:Microsoft is dead by Darinbob · · Score: 2, Insightful

    It's actually refreshing to see Microsoft decide to not pursue a product line that they have no experience with for a market segment where they're a late comer.
    Is this due to new management?

  2. Re:It happens sort of automatically at some point. by Billly+Gates · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Windows 9 is the answer. They had a peak of a unified platform but it was not finished at BUILD last month. MS made a mistake and should have made Windows 8 apps work across all.

    I think next year we will find out but it maybe too late ... like freaking 7 years late after ANDROID and IOS where METRO is the new OS/2. They became the old IBM for being behind the times and not quick and nimble like Apple and Google.

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  3. Good... by MasseKid · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Good, the hand held gaming console is dead...

    1. Re:Good... by DigiShaman · · Score: 4, Insightful

      Not dead insomuch as replaced by Android and iPhone.

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