# Smartphone-Like Gaming Consoles The Conceptual XBOX Series A Handheld Console is Ultra-Compact By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-a References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/11/12/this-handheld-console-brings-back-the-microsoft-windows-phone-as-a-portable-xbox-gaming-device/)  The conceptual XBOX Series A handheld console has been designed by Anestétique Projets as a piece of mobile gaming hardware that would provide players with an immersive experience. The device appears at first glance as a gaming smartphone, but reveals its true nature when the physical buttons and controls are observed on top of the display. The console would allow for immersive gameplay from anywhere and would easily outshine the competition from the likes of ASUS, [Lenovo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-konkr-fit) and [Razer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-naga-v3-pro). The conceptual XBOX Series A handheld console would put the power of a [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rog-xbox-ally) Xbox console in the pocket and maintain a minimalist design that would make it suitable for players of all ages to keep in their collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mobile Gaming Consoles:** Designing mobile gaming consoles that can rival established brands like ASUS, Lenovo, and Razer provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry. - **Immersive Mobile Gaming:** Creating immersive gaming experiences for handheld devices presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry. - **Compact Gaming Hardware:** Designing compact and portable gaming hardware that can deliver high-quality gaming experiences presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Hardware:** Creating new designs for gaming hardware, like the conceptual XBOX Series A handheld console, that offer new and innovative gaming experiences presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry. - **Mobile Devices:** Developing mobile devices with gaming capabilities that rival established gaming consoles presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the mobile device industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** Innovating consumer electronics by incorporating gaming capabilities, like the conceptual XBOX Series A handheld console, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Console-Backed Handheld Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rog-xbox-ally.md) - [Powerful Portable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-handheld-gaming-console.md) - [High-End Mobile Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-handheld-game-console.md) - [Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-gaming-console.md) - [Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketman-p1.md) - [Console-Branded Handheld PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-ally-xbox.md) - [Handheld Gaming Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playfusion.md) - [High-Power Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onexplayer-x1.md) - [Collaboration Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-rog-xbox-ally.md)