EXCLUSIVE: Xbox's handheld 'Pembrooke' has been sidelined (for now), as Microsoft doubles down on Windows 11 PC gaming handheld optimization

[Windows Central]

Xbox's handheld ambitions continue unabated, but the focus is shifting towards improving Windows 11 for third-party handhelds — for now. The Xbox Series X 'Melrose' successor is safe, with development continuing at full pace.

EXCLUSIVE: Xbox's handheld 'Pembrooke' has been sidelined (for now), as Microsoft doubles down on Windows 11 PC gaming handheld optimization : Read more

 

[HeyCori]

I guess I shouldn't be surprised. It was reported in Feb that the ROG Ally, Legion Go, MSI Claw, and the Deck COMBINED have only sold 6 million units over three years. With analyst expecting 2025 to be even worse. Those are just terrible numbers. The vibe around PC handhelds does not match the sale numbers.