I would love to see it happen next-gen to accompany the xbox 720. The graphics would have to be at least Wii quality.

redringxportable

XBOX Handheld, has a nice ring to it

I think MS will want to firmly entrench themselves in the home console war before starting to attack the handheld market, if they even care about it. From what I recall, they only entered the home console market in order to keep Sony from becoming the de facto multimedia electronic device in the living room. If they ever see handhelds as a threat to them, then they will enter the proverbial ring..........otherwise, I think they'll very happily let Nintendo and Sony fight over that audience.

Microsoft doesn't really need the handheld space. They want the living room.

i think M$ has incurred enough losses so far in their experiences with video games. I think they will try to recuperate their cash the have spent before starting another uphill battle

Agreed.

I doubt it, I just don't think they can stretch their first party any thinner and to rely on 3rd parties is a major risk.

nope. console is all they want / need.

I'd like to see a Windows Mobile device that was similar to the iPod touch in power and price. They just need to figure out how to add a gamepad and buttons since I don't l using the touch screen for controls.

Imagine Halo CE on a portable with online multiplayer. I'd be all over this.