1. Industry analyst Mat Piscatella predicts that the next-generation Xbox will be fully digital, abandoning physical game copies. 2. Sony's PlayStation and Nintendo are expected to follow suit, but a few generations later. 3. The shift to all-digital gaming is seen as a response to the industry's move towards digital platforms.
Recent #Xbox news in the semiconductor industry
1. Microsoft has introduced a June update for Xbox, bringing numerous enhancements for current Xbox consoles and wireless controllers. 2. The update includes personalized backgrounds, improved Wi-Fi network management, subscription management, and console experiments. 3. The Xbox Accessories App on PC has been updated with a new Game Pass submenu, and Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) now supports mouse and keyboard.
1. Phil Spencer hinted at the development of an Xbox Gaming Handheld without explicitly confirming it.
2. The handheld would focus on local gaming, similar to the Steam Deck or ROG Ally, rather than cloud-based like PlayStation Portal.
3. The device is expected to be Windows 11-based, with Xbox first-party titles and PC Game Pass titles available.
4. Optimization of the Xbox app for a gaming handheld is a key challenge.
5. AMD Ryzen with integrated Radeon graphics is a likely choice for the custom chip development for the Xbox Gaming Handheld.
1. Microsoft is launching three new Xbox console configurations for the holiday season.
2. Xbox chief Phil Spencer hinted at the possibility of an Xbox Handheld in a post-showcase interview.
3. The announcement and hints suggest Microsoft's continued expansion in the gaming console market and potential entry into the handheld gaming segment.
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