The handheld gaming market has been booming, especially after the success of devices like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. These devices have shown that you can take big, high-quality games with you on the go, which has led to a surge in portable gaming. Following their lead, we’ve seen more handheld gaming PCs pop up, such as the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, each with varying degrees of popularity. Given this trend, many people are now wondering if Xbox will release its own handheld console.

While nothing official has come from Xbox yet, a user known as @Redherring32 has built their own custom Xbox handheld. This device comes with a 9-inch display (480p resolution) and supports fast 100W USB-C charging. In the future, @Redherring32 plans to add WiFi 6 to enable features like Xbox Live, which would make it easier to play online games and connect with others.

To build this portable Xbox, @Redherring32 had to modify an original Xbox motherboard, making it small enough to fit into a handheld device. This was a complex task that involved “reverse engineering” most of the board and creating 12 custom circuit boards (PCBs). The process took over four years because it had never been done before. They’ve even shared the custom PCBs and a guide on how they trimmed the Xbox motherboard on Github, allowing others to check out their work.

There’s clearly a lot of interest in a portable Xbox gaming device. But will Xbox themselves actually create one? The gaming world has shifted more towards handheld gaming in recent years, driven by the convenience and flexibility that devices like the Nintendo Switch offer. You can play big-budget games on your TV at home or take them with you wherever you go—something that appeals to many gamers.

It seems likely that Xbox is considering entering this space. Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has previously said he thinks of handheld PCs as extensions of the Xbox console. Many gamers already use devices like the ROG Ally or Legion Go to play Xbox games via the Game Pass app, which allows them to enjoy their Xbox experience on the go.

In fact, during a past interview, Spencer mentioned that he personally travels with a Legion Go, indicating that he sees potential in handheld gaming. It wouldn’t be surprising if Xbox is already deep into planning its own handheld device to compete in this growing market.