Xbox's first foray into handheld gaming that isn't just "Game Pass on your phone." With the Switch 2 and the Steam Deck kicking around, handheld gaming is having a bit of a resurgence lately – although there's a big difference between 'portable' and 'actually convenient to take anywhere'.

It might sound like the beginnings of a cheesy meme, but Microsoft 's "this is an Xbox" strategy is now in full swing. Not only is the gaming giant pushing to transform its brand into a platform, but it has even just given players a reason to play Game Pass on gaming handhelds and other devices by increasing its console prices.