What happened?
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed in an internal town hall meeting with Microsoft employees that Project Helix, the codename for the company's next-generation consoles (Gen-10), will not be a single device but a "family of devices." The information was reported by outlets such as Windows Central and Digital Foundry.
According to Sharma, "We are moving to a family of devices for Gen-10. There is not one device that fits all. We will certainly have a great console first, but we also know that many players will be on the go. There are some things that we are the best in the world to manufacture, and there are other things that we will partner on."
Why is this important?
This strategy reinforces Microsoft's vision of unifying console and PC, with Helix capable of running native Xbox and PC games (including from Steam and GOG). The operating system is under development and "is starting to look really good," according to the executive. This could include handhelds and partner devices, similar to the ROG Xbox Ally.
Project Helix, announced in March 2026, uses a custom AMD SoC and promises a leap in ray tracing and performance. Alpha kits are expected to reach developers in 2027.
What changes in practice?
For players, this means more hardware options: a high-performance main console and portable alternatives. Backward compatibility with four generations of Xbox remains a priority. There is still no confirmed launch date, but the focus on mobility reflects the growth of handhelds.
Sources: Windows Central, Digital Foundry, Eurogamer.
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