Xbox Handheld Gaming Console to Arrive With Custom AMD Processor, Tipster Claims
Microsoft is said to be developing an Xbox handheld gaming console, and details of the device’s specifications have surfaced online. While Asus is expected to launch an Xbox-branded handheld device with a dedicated Xbox key in the coming months, Microsoft’s device could be equipped with a low-powered processor developed by AMD, according to a leaker. Microsoft is also expected to launch its next-gen gaming console in 2027, which is expected to compete with the purported PlayStation 6. AMD to Develop Custom Chip for ‘Real’ Microsoft Handheld According to details shared by user KeplerL2 on the NeoGAF forums, Microsoft will use a custom low-power APU designed by AMD on its handheld gaming device. The leaker doesn’t provide additional details related to the power consumption or the architecture of the processor. The user claims that the custom APU designed by AMD will be used on the “real” Xbox handheld from Microsoft. Meanwhile, the Xbox branded handhelds that are produced by other OEMs like Asus, will be equipped with other processors like the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Intel’s Lunar …







