Should Xbox Make a Handheld?

Phil Spencer says Xbox is working on prototypes for a handheld console. Kaitlyn and Sam discuss how it can compete in a landscape dominated by phones, Nintendo, and the Steam Deck. Then they break down why Take-Two sold its indie-focused publishing division Private Division and how the Nintendo DS changed gaming in honor of its 20th anniversary. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:07:38 – Phil Spencer Says Xbox Is Planning a Handheld. What Should It Be? 00:31:27 – Why Did Take-Two Interactive Sell Private Division? 00:49:54 – Read of the Week: The Guardian’s 20-Year Anniversary Coverage of the Nintendo DS 01:19:17 – Outro Stories discussed: Bloomberg – Microsoft’s Gaming Chief Is Still Looking for Acquisitions, Sees Future Growth GamesIndustry.biz – Zelnick on Private Division sale: "Those projects were smaller, we're in the business of big hits" Variety – Why Private Division's Mystery Buyer Probably Isn't a Gaming Giant The Guardian – Nintendo DS at 20 – the console that paved the way for smartphone gaming Follow the podcast on Twitter and YouTube @RealTimeStrats, and email us questions at [email protected]. Follow Kaitlyn and Sam on social media @KaitlynRedWing and @SamScotMosher respectively.