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The Latest Breaking News from Phil Spencer

Amid Xbox handheld rumors, Phil Spencer says he has a "list of things we should go do" with one

Firstly, he wants to be able to use a controller to boot up

GamesRadar

Microsoft's Handheld PC plan is the next chapter of Xbox brand

Microsoft, often viewed as an underdog in the console wars, has strategically embraced PC gaming with its Game Pass service, and gaming handhelds might be key to its future Xbox plans.

TechRadar

Former Xbox boss Peter Moore says Gen Z may reject new consoles in favor of smartphones and PCs

"Why do I need to spend four or 500 bucks on a bespoke piece of gaming hardware when I've got my smartphone, or I got my PC or my Mac?"

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Xbox Cloud Gaming users rejoice as Apple backtracks on controversial web app policy

Apple planned to stop supporting the installation of PWAs on iOS in the EU, but it has changed its stance following backlash. The reversal will allow Xbox Cloud Gaming and other web apps to continue to work on iPhones.

Windows Central

Xbox is expanding its multiplatform strategy, and it should have arrived soon enough to save Halo Infinite

Opinion | Before 343 Industries scaled back development of Halo Infinite, the Xbox exclusive should have lined up alongside Grounded and Sea of Thieves for release on PS5

GamesRadar

Microsoft News Roundup: Call of Duty on Game Pass, XPS 14 & 16, and more reviews than you can shake a stick at

This week we learned Call of Duty will launch on Xbox Game Pass and saw Dell launch three stunning XPS laptops. You can catch up on all the biggest Microsoft and gaming news right here!

Windows Central

Call of Duty will come to Xbox Game Pass on day one

Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirms that the massive franchise will hit Game Pass eventually.

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Pentiment gets a Limited Run physical disc release as it heads multiplatform, could this be the future for physical games on Xbox?

Obsidian announced today, on the heels of the news that Pentiment will be available on Nintendo Switch and PS5 tomorrow, that Limited Run Games will release physical versions.

Windows Central

Xbox's Rare games are headed to Nintendo Switch Online. Could a Banjo game be in the works next?

Nintendo held a Partner Direct today, and one announcement made during the show could mean a bright future for Rare IP both on Xbox and even on the next Switch console.

Windows Central

Xbox chief Phil Spencer reaffirms commitment to physical media despite brick-and-mortar abandonment, Game Pass success

Phil Spencer, head of Xbox at Microsoft, discusses Xbox's continued commitment to physical games while still doing all they can to target cloud gaming and digital distribution, where the majority of their game sales reside.

Tom’s Hardware

Sea of Thieves officially hits PS5 in 2 months

Xbox's multiplatform four have all been confirmed

GamesRadar

Former Xbox-exclusive game Pentiment announced for Nintendo Switch, launches tomorrow

Obsidian Entertainment's former Xbox-exclusive titles Pentiment and Grounded are coming to Nintendo Switch.

TechRadar

Nintendo confirms 2 of the 4 Xbox games going multiplatform: Grounded and Pentiment are coming to Switch, and soon

There are also five older Rare games on Nintendo Switch Online

GamesRadar

Xbox's Obsidian Entertainment titles Grounded and Pentiment head to Nintendo Switch

Grounded and Pentiment, two unique games developed by Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios, are making their way to Nintendo Switch.

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An Xbox handheld could be coming to rival PlayStation Portal and Steam Deck

Xbox boss Phil Spencer reveals, "We’re learning from what Nintendo has done over the years with Switch."

Windows Central

Xbox head Phil Spencer says Call of Duty IS coming to Game Pass, and Microsoft will continue to support physical discs

Speaking on a number of topics, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed that Call of Duty will be coming to Xbox Game Pass.

GamesRadar

Xbox isn't giving up on discs yet, Phil Spencer says: "Our strategy does not hinge on people moving all-digital"

"We are supportive of physical media"

Windows Central

Windows Central Podcast #340: Windows 11 version 24H2 confirmed!

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the Windows 11 version 24H2 being confirmed, and more!

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GamesRadar

Xbox Cloud Gaming "should" finally allow you to stream games you own this year

Microsoft is aiming to roll out support for owned games in 2024

Windows Central

When will you be able to play your own Xbox games via the cloud? 'This year' says Xbox lead Phil Spencer.

Microsoft has been working on getting your owned Xbox games into Xbox Cloud Gaming for some time, and apparently, we can expect to see it materialize some time in 2024.

Tom’s Guide

Diablo 4 is coming to Xbox Game Pass: Here's everything you need to know

The first Activision Blizzard game to come to Xbox Game Pass since the acquisition will be Diablo IV on March 28.

Tom’s Guide

A portable Xbox could be coming — here’s how Microsoft could set it apart from other handheld gaming PCs

Microsoft’s naming convention for this console generation hints that a portable Xbox may have always been in the works.

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"We’re kind of learning from what Nintendo has done over the years with Switch... I’m a big fan of that space.": Xbox CEO hints at work on handheld gaming devices

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer expressed his love for handhelds, saying he's a "Big fan of that space" and praising Nintendo for its work on the Switch. Could an Xbox handheld be on the way?

GamesRadar

As Microsoft looks to open the door to a wider audience, now is the time for an Xbox handheld

Opinion | Handhelds still count as hardware

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft confirms four Xbox exclusives coming to PS5 and Switch, sees a future 'Where every screen is an Xbox'

Facing industry rumors of Xbox bowing out ahead of leaked exclusives being ported, Microsoft Xbox executives double down on the future of Xbox. Some questions remain on Xbox console hardware in the long-term, but the brand is here to stay.

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