Xbox's Next Console Reveal Possibly Taking Place this Week
Promising a fresh look at several forthcoming games, the Xbox Games Showcase gets closer implies that Microsoft might be getting ready to unveil a new system as well. A new Leak says this as well. Xbox announced its Games Showcase would be taking place at 1pm ET on Sunday, June 9, with a Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Direct immediately following it, providing the first look at gameplay for the next entry in the long-running first-person shooter series, recently confirmed to be arriving to Xbox Game Pass upon launch. As part of a series of gaming reveals in June.
Microsoft will unveil its next Xbox handheld—referred to as the " Xbox Portable"—during its showcase and shadow-drop a title from its first-party catalog as claimed by the well-known Leaker eXtas1s on their YouTube channel. Although specifics on what this title would be were lacking, this would fit past Xbox events since titles like the rhythm-action game Hi-Fi Rush have been shown during Developer Directues and straight after Game Pass was introduced. It is noteworthy that eXtas1s advises it will be a first-party title that everyone expects to see, hence it won't be a brand-new game reveal.
Xbox Handhelds Rumored for a While
Taking a big library of games on the road with decent performance and visuals, PC gaming handhelds including the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion road, and more are getting more and more popular. There are speculations about whether Microsoft would enter this area using its Xbox brand. In an interview with Polygon, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer discussed his experience with these PC gaming handhelds. He said, although he is delighted with the systems, he wants to create the experience closer to that of using an Xbox device.
Though via streaming, which comes with its own problems trying to have a consistent gaming experience on the road, Xbox's Cloud Gaming app has allowed gamers to access a limited library of Game Pass titles on the go. Back in March 2024, Windows Central's Jez Corden claimed that prototypes were already under development and Microsoft was working on a new native Xbox handheld that would be able to download and play their games offline, so matching the kind of experience Spencer said he wanted from handheld Consoles.
Could a new Xbox Console be on development?
One leaker claims Microsoft will not waste time unveiling its next Console, maybe deciding on a 2026 release date for the new machine.
Although specifics on what this title would be were lacking, this would fit past Xbox events since titles like the rhythm-action game Hi-Fi Rush have been shown during Developer Directues and soon after come to Game Pass directly. eXtas1s advises it will be a first-party title that everyone expects to see, so it won't be a brand-new game reveal.
The Market for a Novel Handheld
There could definitely be a market for an Xbox handheld, especially if it were built with similar console components that maybe made it less expensive than some of the other PC gaming handhelds on the market. Access to download and play the huge Xbox Game Pass library and other owned titles from players libraries on the go could certainly help to create a market. Thus, it is quite likely that Microsoft will show such a handheld gaming gadget at the June 9 Xbox Games Showcase if it has been creating such one for some time.
According to the source, the demonstration would feature a new Xbox handheld announced. Although the new system is apparently known as "Xbox Portable," it is yet unknown the ultimate name will be. Furthermore unclear are the specs of the new system, its price, and when it will be launched.
Xbox's Ahead
For the firm, the Xbox Games Showcase might be a pivotal event. This presents Microsoft's opportunity to highlight its dedication to gaming and future vision. Apart from a prospective new console revelation, Microsoft is supposed to unveil fresh titles, expansions for current ones, and more. For players all over, this event will be really important.
Microsoft should update its lineup at this appropriate moment as the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were published some time ago. Finding what Microsoft has planned for players will be fascinating.
