Could the Xbox Series S be MS entry into a Handheld Device

[DonFerrari]

EpicRandy said:

DonFerrari said:

What I think is that MS is having a hard time against Sony on console in all generations even after having all this experience, how would they hope to compete with Nintendo on their first try?

They are already in competition with Nintendo. Adding a switch like experience to their offering would not change anything in that regards. The true question is would that add anything significant to their offering? For me the answer is yes as it would also synergize well with their service offering.

Actually nope, neither MS (which says Sony and Nintendo aren't their real competitors since this gen) nor Nintendo (who says they aren't competing with Sony and MS since Wii) recognizes one another as competitor, and MS have never competed in portable console it isn't really just "owww make the same system in your table be held in your hand".

Machiavellian said:

DonFerrari said:

What I think is that MS is having a hard time against Sony on console in all generations even after having all this experience, how would they hope to compete with Nintendo on their first try?

Its not about competing with Switch, its about offering a mobile device to fill a gap in their product lineup.  If you are going to get a Series S for whatever reason having it also as a mobile device probably could seal the deal better and improve sales of the device.

Considering their games are already available portably on SteamDeck and others and that they aren't even caring that much to improve sales on console hardware I really don't see much reason to try portable as a new stream venue.