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So this would pour some fuel on the smoldering rumor fire.

Yet while I love new hardware, Im not sure we need an Xboxhandheld games console.

An image of an Xbox controller, smartphone running Xbox Game Pass on top of some Xbox games

And with access to 5G, evencheap phonescan tap into Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Now Ill admit the service isnt perfect, especially in terms of lag, but its far from bad.

Once I set it up this way, I actually finishedStarfieldon my Steam Deck.

Best Xbox Game Pass streaming accessories

So with such hardware and streaming capabilities, I dontreallysee a place for a dedicated handheld Xbox gadget.

So one would be forgiven for asking Why would Xbox ever bother?

In short, I dont need or want a handheld Xbox console.

Woman playing PUBG on Steam Deck

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