For years, Xbox has been known for its powerful home consoles—the Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. But what about a handheld Xbox? The short answer: not exactly… at least not officially.
1. No Official Xbox Handheld
Unlike Nintendo (Switch) or Sony (PSP, PS Vita), Microsoft has not released a dedicated Xbox handheld console. There’s no portable device designed solely to run Xbox games out of the box.
2. Alternatives for Portable Xbox Gaming
Even without a traditional handheld, Microsoft has several options to play Xbox games on the go:
a. Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud)
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Part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
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Lets you stream hundreds of Xbox games to smartphones, tablets, and even some laptops
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No special hardware is needed—just a controller and an internet connection
b. Handheld PCs / Devices Compatible with Xbox Games
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Devices like the AYN Odin 2, Retroid Pocket 4, or Steam Deck can run Xbox Game Pass via the cloud or Windows apps
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Effectively turning these handheld PCs into portable Xbox consoles
c. Remote Play
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If you own an Xbox Series X|S, you can stream your console games to a phone or tablet over Wi-Fi
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Works similarly to PlayStation’s Remote Play for the PS4/PS5
3. Rumors and Future Possibilities
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Over the years, there have been rumors of Microsoft developing a handheld “Xbox console”, sometimes called “Xbox Portable” or “Xbox Handheld.”
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As of 2025, nothing official has been released, and Microsoft appears to be focusing on cloud gaming and portable Windows-based devices instead.
4. Conclusion
No, Xbox doesn’t have a traditional handheld console like the Switch or PSP. But with cloud gaming, remote play, and handheld Windows devices, you can play Xbox games on the go. Microsoft is clearly exploring portable gaming in a different way, relying on streaming and PC-like handhelds rather than a dedicated Xbox handheld.