Reports indicate that Microsoft is developing plans for its next-generation hardware lineup. According to an anonymous source familiar with the company’s internal roadmap, a portable gaming console is currently expected to launch by the holiday season of 2027, followed by a new full-scale home console by the 2028 holiday season.
Internal estimates place the projected cost of these upcoming devices between $1,200 and $1,800. The source notes that these price points could potentially be lower if the company decides to subsidize the cost of the hardware.
Discussions regarding the software foundation for the project, referred to internally as Project Helix, are reportedly ongoing between the Windows and Xbox teams. The teams are currently debating two different approaches: one side advocates for implementing a streamlined version of Windows Home, while another faction is pushing for the development of bespoke software specifically optimized to maximize gaming performance.
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