Microsoft’s gaming chief, Phil Spencer, has confirmed that the company is exploring the possibility of developing a handheld device for the Xbox platform. Speaking to Bloomberg, Spencer shared that prototypes are being tested and market analysis is underway, though a release is likely years away.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has confirmed that Microsoft really is working on a handheld gaming device, with prototypes already in the works, but believes that the actual product is still a few years away.

That being said, this is a massive win for the Xbox community and fans who have long awaited Microsoft's move regarding a gaming handheld PC device from the company, especially as rumors fueled this possibility over the past year.