When asked about where Xbox is headed next, following the highly-anticipated Project Scorpio release, Spencer looked back on the (many) previous attempts at crafting an on-the-go Xbox akin to something like the Nintendo 3DS or, of course, the Nintendo Switch.
As with many games companies, Xbox has its focus on the bigger picture, hoping to remain a few steps ahead. However, despite the attention on handheld consoles like Nintendo Switch, Spencer stated that he still has faith in at-home, connect-to-TV systems. “In terms of where [consoles] will go, I still believe in the power of a television in the home,” he stated, before reiterating that it’s one of the company’s biggest dedications. “I know it’s something that we’re committed to, in the long run,” Spencer said.
Although, Spencer also stated that the console space will undoubtedly be shaken up in the future as companies roll out newer, more innovative systems. He cited the quick-selling Switch as a primary example, commenting that “Nintendo always does cool things” and that he admires the company’s ingenuity.
Xbox’s interest in crafting portable device follows after many of its main competitors releases. There’s Nintendo’s long list of handhelds that span back to the original Game Boy in 1989, and then there’s Sony’s entry into the mobile console scene, the PlayStation Portable (PSP) that debuted in the mid-2000s. While Microsoft is currently preparing for the launch of Project Scorpio, perhaps a handheld system will be coming next.
In any case, gaming fans can look forward to more details on Project Scorpio, which can run games in native 4k resolution, in the upcoming months. Though an exact release date hasn’t yet been announced, the console is reportedly running ahead of schedule and is expected to launch later this year.
Xbox’s Project Scorpio is set to launch later this year during the holiday 2017 season.
Source: Gamasutra
