Xbox Handheld to Use Custom AMD Chip, Not ARM
Xbox Handheld to Feature Custom AMD APU, Not ARM – Rumor Suggests
Recent speculation surrounding Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox handheld device is being challenged by fresh insights. Despite earlier reports hinting at a possible ARM-based design, a trusted AMD leaker, KeplerL2, has revealed on NeoGAF forums that the handheld will instead feature a custom low-power APU from AMD.
This move stays consistent with Microsoft’s reliance on AMD for its previous Xbox hardware. The shift away from ARM architecture means better compatibility with the current Xbox game library, ensuring a smooth transition for users and developers alike. Though ARM offers energy efficiency—a plus for handheld devices—it would have sacrificed backward compatibility, which is a key part of Xbox’s current ecosystem strategy...