Microsoft plans new Xbox console in 2027, handheld in 2025

Microsoft plans to release a new Xbox console in 2027 and an Xbox-branded handheld device in late 2025. The handheld, codenamed Keenan, is being developed with third-party manufacturers like Asus and Lenovo. The next-gen Xbox will be a premium successor to the Series X, fully approved by CEO Satya Nadella. It is expected to function more like a PC, supporting third-party storefronts and maintaining backwards compatibility. This marks a shift in Microsoft's strategy, as they do not plan a direct successor to the less powerful Xbox Series S. The company aims to enhance its gaming hardware offerings amid changing trends in the console market.