{"id":141983,"date":"2024-08-26T18:13:50","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T11:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vcgamers.com\/news\/?p=141983"},"modified":"2024-08-26T18:13:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T11:13:50","slug":"xbox-console-rumors-next-handheld-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vcgamers.com\/news\/en\/rumor-konsol-xbox-selanjutnya-rilis-handheld\/","title":{"rendered":"Next Xbox Console Rumors, Handheld Release?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rumors about the next Xbox console have started to circulate quite heavily. Some even say that in the near future, Microsoft as their parent company will also make an announcement about this!<\/p>\n

Although it is not yet certain about the truth, many believe that the next Xbox console will come in handheld form! Well, for Vicigers<\/em> Those who are curious, let's check out the full review!<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0How to Connect an Xbox Controller to a PC<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/pre>\n
Xbox And Its Role In The Console Market<\/h2>\n
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Xbox console release roadmap up to the 10th generation. Source: Official Site<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
When talking about various consoles\u00a0Xbox<\/a> In the current climate of the gaming industry, it can be said that their efforts are still not optimal when compared to their competitors.<\/p>\n
Until now, there are at least three types and two generations of Xbox that still receive full support from Microsoft, at least for the next few years.<\/p>\n
For their current generation line-up there are Series X and S, while for previous gen representatives. there is an Xbox One. Reported from the page The Verges<\/a>, this stratum will be maintained at least until 2028.<\/p>\n
There are still at least 4 more years for Microsoft before finally releasing their tenth generation console. This 'deadline' is enough for the tech giant to be able to maneuver even more aggressively.<\/p>\n
The reason is, when compared to Sony as its biggest competitor, the gap is still quite wide: based on sales reports of various consoles until the third quarter of 2024.<\/p>\n
According to reports VGC<\/a>, PS5 sales have reached more than 61 million units. This is in stark contrast to Xbox Series X\/S sales which have just reached 21 million units.<\/p>\n
This figure becomes even more 'pitiful' when compared to the best-selling current gen console: Nintendo Switch. Referring to the official report Nintendo<\/a>, their hybrid console has sold more than 143 million units!<\/p>\n
So seeing Xbox's performance lagging far behind its competitors, what strategy will Microsoft implement? Will they be able to catch up, or at least, equalize?<\/p>\n
Also read:\u00a05 List of the Best Sports Genre Xbox Games in 2023!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/pre>\n
Xbox Strategy to Boost Sales<\/h2>\n
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Microsoft's business strategy timeline for Xbox. Source: Official Site<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Gaming industry players generally have their own strategies that are usually used to boost console unit sales figures. And in the case of Xbox, there are at least two of them that are applied:<\/p>\n