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[Jigsaah]

I've been considering what my next purchase is going to be and I've come to the conclusion that it will be a handheld. I've done some light research on different offerings. I feel like though Steamdeck is first to market in this new wave of handhelds, it's been outdone by competitors, maybe with the exclusion of OLED?

Xbox rumors mention a new handheld which I think would be a really good compliment to my PC if it has Steam and other store fronts as well as Cloud capability.

I also own a Switch, and assuming Switch 2 would be backwards compatible, it would be a sensible upgrade.

I'm curious if anybody else has been considering this. Is all this moot because of the plethora of choices for handhelds out right now?

 

[DragonNCM]

If it has docked mode for use on TV I will considered.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

Of course I love Xbox

 

[Punished Miku]

Both. Absolutely interested in a handheld with access to most of my library and saves all seamlessly linked to the home console.

Switch 2 would be only for exclusives at that point, but is a must own for me.

 

[Edmund]

I'm not touching anything related to Microsoft/Xbox lol.

 

[Jigsaah]

If it has docked mode for use on TV I will considered.

Hmmmm, yea I think Switch will have that over an xbox handheld honestly. I don't currently game on my TV, but I would still like the option.

 

[Kssio_Aug]

I don't care much for handhelds, but I really like Nintendo Switch (just because it's a good console nonetheless). So out of these, I would probably buy only the Switch 2.

 

[Robb]

I buy Nintendo systems for Nintendo games, so there’s not really any competition from that standpoint.

And if MS plan to release their games on PlayStation consistently I’d rather just stick with PlayStation and play everything MS/Playstation on there.

I wouldn’t be opposed to owning a Steam Deck/Steam Handheld though.

 

[Daneel Elijah]

m curious if anybody else has been considering this. Is all this moot because of the plethora of choices for handhelds out right now?

I have been thinking about it too. As I have probably less money than you and plan to get a PS5 Pro first, I am more limited in my choices. A Sony successor to the Vita would be perfect for my needs, but who knows when that will ever happen. A Steam deck 2 would be the next best thing, but it should be years away. So Switch 2 or this rumored Xbox handheld are the only choices that make sense to me. If the Switch 2 is good, I will take it. But I may prefer the Xbox if the Switch 2 is really underpowered by comparison, the console seems to have great success, I may use it as a tablet, and I would like to have Steam if possible.

 

[AV]

Microsoft aren't making a dedicated handheld.

 

[Jigsaah]

Microsoft aren't making a dedicated handheld.

Ok, how do you know this?

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

Xbox handheld will most likely be 3rd party. Will snag the “Xbox branded” version of whatever lenovo, asus, etc release.

Switch 2 is an automatic purchase.

 

[clarky]

No. I'm fully pc and switch at this point. No reason to own anything else personally.

Edit: I do own a PS5 and an X also but have not used either significantly this year. Waste of money.

 

[Jigsaah]

No. I'm fully pc and switch at this point. No reason to own anything else personally.

Edit: I do own a PS5 and an X also but have not used either significantly this year. Waste of money.

I tend to agree. I bought the X and was trying to get a PS5...just gave up on both at this point. However, an Xbox handheld does make me curious. Would like to see how 3rd pt support would help a more powerful switch as well.

 

[Pop]

Poll sucks

Wheres the None option. Dedicated PC handhelds are alright but you might as well spend an extra $300 and get yourself a real pc.

Pc handhelds run like shit in deck mode. Only okish in handheld

 

[digoutyoursoul]

No . They continue to make hardware to fix a management problem.

 

[clarky]

I tend to agree. I bought the X and was trying to get a PS5...just gave up on both at this point. However, an Xbox handheld does make me curious. Would like to see how 3rd pt support would help a more powerful switch as well.

I have a 4090 latop and a 4070 mini itx. Rendering everything else in the house completely useless, including the wife lol.

(Apart from the switch of course).

 

[Metnut]

I don’t need two handhelds and the XBox one won’t have Nintendo exclusives so Switch 2 is an easy call. Steam has little that I’m interested in that won’t be on PS5 (and many of those games come years late to Steam)), so Switch 2 plus PS5 completely has me covered.

 

[Jaybe]

For a handheld form factor, I very interested in buying one of or both Switch 2 and SteamDeck 2 when they release.

 

[clarky]

Poll sucks

Wheres the None option. Dedicated PC handhelds are alright but you might as well spend an extra $300 and get yourself a real pc.

Pc handhelds run like shit in deck mode. Only okish in handheld

Hows gaming on the train with a desktop?

 

[Bry0]

only if it had unfettered windows with a slick deck like UI. Otherwise what’s the point?

 

[Magic Carpet]

Can my Switch 2 have access to my Steam and Epic library instead?

 

[clarky]

Can my Switch 2 have access to my Steam and Epic library instead?

What a machine that would be.

The more realistic question would be could the xbox handheld emulate switch 2.

Then we'd be in business.

 

[Jigsaah]

I have a 4090 latop and a 4070 mini itx. Rendering everything else in the house completely useless, including the wife lol.

(Apart from the switch of course).

Jesus Christ how much was it for the laptop?

 

[SmokedMeat]

Xbox handheld makes no sense for me, when a Steam Deck will do the job better.

Microsoft can't even get Game Pass or Microsoft Rewards functioning properly a lot of the time, so I don’t expect them to do well with a handheld.

 

[clarky]

Jesus Christ how much was it for the laptop?

A lot. But I work away from home half my life on oil rigs and cant live without it. Worth every penny.

 

[March Climber]

If it can natively run windows games? Absolutely.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Not investing a dime into Xbox hardware anymore

I will get a switch 2 and ps6 handheld

 

[Oppoi]

I think MS should make a TV centered console next. I think the market is ready for it now.

 

[XXL]

No.

My next handheld will be either be the Steam Deck 2 and/or Switch 2.

I won't be buying anything hardware related from Xbox again for the foreseeable future.

I'm extremely skeptical on them even making new hardware in general.

 

[clarky]

Not investing a dime into Xbox hardware anymore

I will get a switch 2 and ps6 handheld

Zero point in owning anything other than a pc if you must play the mediocre xbox offerings these days.

 

[Dacvak]

Nothing would stop me from buying a Switch 2 since that’ll be the only way to play Nintendo games. Nintendo has been really consistent in producing excellent games, especially during the Wii U/Switch era.

But I’d still probably also buy an Xbox handheld, and a Steamdeck 2.

 

[Black_Stride]

That Super Switch coming with fire so im all in on that.

Im not paying scalper prices though, so i might have to snag one down the line.

 

[DragonNCM]

Microsoft aren't making a dedicated handheld.

On contrary, I think Xbox handheld will be a new series S

 

[cireza]

Not interested in ugly PC bricks labelled as "handheld".

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Zero point in owning anything other than a pc if you must play the mediocre xbox offerings these days.

I’ll get them on ps5

But I still have a series x

Contemplating selling it but i dunno, I guess I’ll hold onto it for now since I don’t think I’d get much for it

 

[Jigsaah]

I don’t need two handhelds and the XBox one won’t have Nintendo exclusives so Switch 2 is an easy call. Steam has little that I’m interested in that won’t be on PS5 (and many of those games come years late to Steam)), so Switch 2 plus PS5 completely has me covered.

I think I'm more concerned with 3rd party support when it comes to a Switch 2. I can pretty much bank on an Xbox handheld having it's library of games playable on it and maybe Steam games as well. On Switch I have like...maybe 10 games. On Steam, I have hundreds, if not 1000 games. I don't want to miss out on some Switch exclusives. Smash, Metroid, Zelda and Mario of course are kinda must haves for me. However in terms of sheer volume of games...an Xbox with Steam would greatly outweigh that.

I think I would place myself in the category of buying both...but maybe waiting a bit to buy Switch 2 if, and only if, Xbox's handheld allowed me to play my Steam Library.

 

[Astral Dog]

Nintendo > Microsoft

I wouldn't bother with an Xbox handheld at all

 

[clarky]

I’ll get them on ps5

But I still have a series x

Contemplating selling it but i dunno, I guess I’ll hold onto it for now since I don’t think I’d get much for it

Yeah mines in the bedroom, i only use it from time to time to be disappointed in the lastest forza patch.

No point selling it for peanuts when i can watch 4k Dune on it and fall asleep.

Edit: Just read that back, depressing state of affairs. Used to love the OG and 360 back in the day. Shame.

 

[Jigsaah]

Yeah mines in the bedroom, i only use it from time to time to be disappointed in the lastest forza patch.

No point selling it for peanuts when i can watch 4k Dune on it and fall asleep.

Yep, that's basically what I use my X for these days. Youtube, Netflix, physical movies.

I don't even have Gamepass Ultimate anymore. I changed it to PC gamepass. So I cannot use Gamepass on the X currently

 

[clarky]

That Super Switch coming with fire so im all in on that.

Im not paying scalper prices though, so i might have to snag one down the line.

Yep fucking stupid if MS think they will have any success in the handheld market launching along side what will probably end up being the follow up to the greatest selling console ever. They are doomed to fail.

They launch the series with no games against the PS5 now they think they can out do Nintendo and valve? lol.

Is there anyone on this forum not getting a switch 2?

 

[hououinkyouma00]

Why would I buy a Xbox handheld without exclusives? Switch 2 will at least have reasons for me to buy it.

I'd rather buy the next Steam Deck if I wanted a PC handheld.

 

[NeverYouMind]

I think Steam Deck 2 with Switch 2 emulation will cover all bases on that front, but I prefer gaming on PC and despise Nintendo. Damn shame the Nintendo systems get 3rd party releases not available on other consoles or PC.

 

[Doctor Hades]

I already own a Steam OLED so I have access to the few Xbox exclusives via Steam as well as a large library of other games. I am far more interested in the Switch 2 than an Xbox handheld personally. Not sure what an Xbox handheld would offer that Steam Deck doesn't already. I mean the Xbox Series X|S is already struggling to sell due to a lack of compelling exclusives so what is the hook for the handheld version? It can't be not because you can play Xbox exclusives and third-party games portably because you can already do that on a £300 Steam Deck (the base model)... and right now so if you want that then why wait?

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

Depends on performance really. But a handheld Xbox with my library would be neat.

 

[GHG]

Already have a steam deck and will get a switch 2 provided there is physical BC.

Don't need any more handheld devices other than that.

 

[Kenpachii]

Steam deck is enough for me, plays everything i want out of it. Switch 2 is on my menu next if it has physical bc with switch games.

 

[Beechos]

I would buy both just because I can. I can care less about steam or epic. As long as this portable machine can play my digital library of xbox games it'll be day 1.

 

[DAHGAMING]

Yea man il cop them both I dont even give a fuck, im crazy like that. Missues loves the Switch and I bust the odd game on it, but I am intrested in getting 1 of these pc handhelds, waiting for the next wave though. Dosnt realy matter if its Xbox or another brand, I like the look of Steam deck but would rather 1 that can play other pc stores aswell.

 

[El Muerto]

Why would i buy a handheld with a locked down OS when there are others that are more open.