Microsoft's (MSFT.US) next-generation Xbox handheld may start at $1,200, and the high price could be hard to accept.

Zhito Finance APP has learned that, according to reports, Microsoft (MSFT.US) is planning to launch a next-generation Xbox handheld device for the 2027 holiday season, and a follow-up model for the 2028 holiday season, with prices between $1,200 and $1,800, unless some kind of subsidy is provided. Seeking Alpha senior technology analyst Chris Ciaccia believes that this expected price poses a challenge even for a company of Microsoft's size.