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Microsoft Scraps Xbox Handheld Amid AMD Demand Concerns

10/7/2025

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  • Microsoft reportedly canceled plans for Xbox handheld due to AMD’s demand for 10 million units.
  • Leaker KeplerL2 says the threshold is risky given current handheld sales.
  • Jez Corden of Windows Central disputed the claim.
  • Microsoft is focusing on the ROG Xbox Ally, launching October 16 with Game Pass.
  • Analysts expect Xbox to expand across devices rather than a standalone handheld.