Rumors have been floated before about an Xbox portable console, but evidence is building that Microsoft may debut a Switch and Steam Deck competitor.

Nintendo Switch has, without question, been at the front of the pack in the handheld gaming race, but a recent Xbox leak could spell the end of the company's winning streak.

Microsoft’s Xbox division is reportedly charting a radically different course from its competitors as it prepares for the next generation of gaming hardware. While Sony has recently announced its PlayStation 5 Pro as a mid-generation refresh,

It's no secret that Phil Spencer and his team at Xbox are rumoured to be working on some kind of new handheld device, and there's also been a big focus over the past year on adapting the Xbox PC app for existing handhelds.

Sony's PS6 will reportedly launch as two consoles according to a reliable leaker, potentially echoing Microsoft's approach to its latest Xbox consoles.