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The Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft's current generation of video game consoles, will be succeeded by at least one more machine, according to the latest word from games journalist and insider Jez Corden, who told readers today about how Xbox's next-gen console hardware has not only moved past its "early pitch stages," but it's gone so far as being "fully approved" by Microsoft and "costed all the way up the chain."

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Is this the "we don't need a Pro" Pro edition? Now we are just gonna call it the next generation and try to one-up Sony?

I'm not necessarily opposed to that, the Pro thing is kinda ... cheap. I'd rather see a semi-regular cadence (every 3ish years) with backwards compatibility for a generation or two.
 
I can't say I use my Series X much anymore (gifted it to my youngest and he enjoys a few games on it), but if the next Xbox is basically a Windows PC with a 'game mode' (ala SteamOS), I'd be on board.

I already have MS new console name picked out: Xbox PC. It can act as a 'recommended spec' system for developers to aim for.
 
SeymourGore said:
I can't say I use my Series X much anymore (gifted it to my youngest and he enjoys a few games on it), but if the next Xbox is basically a Windows PC with a 'game mode' (ala SteamOS), I'd be on board.

I already have MS new console name picked out: Xbox PC. It can act as a 'recommended spec' system for developers to aim for.
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It would be similar to the mac mini in essence. A full soc non upgradeable ultimately disposable compute appliance. Probably with an add in card for AI upcharge.
 

AMD signals 2027 launch window for next-gen Xbox console​

AMD CEO confirms development progressing for Microsoft's next Xbox featuring custom chips

by The Tech Buzz
PUBLISHED: Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 12:13 AM UTC | UPDATED: Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 1:10 AM UTC

  • AMD CEO Lisa Su says development of Microsoft's next-gen Xbox is "progressing well to support a launch in 2027" during today's earnings call
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    The console will use custom AMD semi-custom SoC chips as part of a multi-year partnership announced in 2025
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    Microsoft has teased the device as a "premium, high-end" hybrid console-PC experience, diverging from traditional console cycles
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    Timeline accelerates from leaked 2028 plans, signaling Microsoft's push to stay competitive in evolving gaming hardware market

https://www.techbuzz.ai/articles/amd-signals-2027-launch-window-for-next-gen-xbox-console

AMD just gave the gaming world its first real glimpse at when Microsoft might launch its next Xbox. During today's quarterly earnings call, AMD CEO Lisa Su casually dropped what could be the most significant console news of the year - development of Microsoft's next-generation Xbox is "progressing well to support a launch in 2027."

The comment, brief as it was, carries weight. AMD isn't just a supplier here - the company entered into what Microsoft described as a "strategic multi-year partnership" last year to co-engineer silicon across Microsoft's entire gaming hardware portfolio. That includes not just the living room console but also handheld devices and the infrastructure powering Xbox Cloud Gaming servers. When your chip partner says they're ready for 2027, it suggests the timeline is more than aspirational.

Microsoft hasn't officially committed to a 2027 launch date, but the pieces are falling into place. The company confirmed its next-gen Xbox partnership with AMD in 2025, breaking from the Intel-AMD hybrid approach that powered previous generations. This time, AMD is handling both the CPU and GPU in a custom system-on-chip design - a move that should give Microsoft tighter integration and potentially better performance-per-watt.

The cloud gaming angle adds another dimension. Microsoft's partnership with AMD explicitly includes building next-generation Xbox Cloud Gaming servers, suggesting the 2027 hardware will be designed from the ground up for both local and streaming play. That could give Microsoft an edge in reaching players who don't want to buy a console but still want access to high-end gaming experiences.

AMD's 2027 timeline confirmation gives the gaming industry its first concrete marker for the next console generation. Whether Microsoft actually hits that window depends on factors beyond chip readiness - software maturity, competitive positioning, and market conditions will all play roles. But with AMD publicly stating it's on track and Microsoft's executive team already talking up the vision, 2027 is looking increasingly likely for when gamers will get their hands on whatever Microsoft's hybrid console-PC vision ultimately becomes. The real question now isn't when, but what exactly Microsoft will deliver and whether it can execute on its premium positioning in a market that's proven resistant to high-priced gaming hardware.
 
Not saying PCMR is dead... but **** it's wounded. At least the DIY portion is. Bled by dollars.
 
Grimlakin said:
Not saying PCMR is dead... but **** it's wounded. At least the DIY portion is. Bled by dollars.
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if Microsoft can secure RAM & storage the xbox next year could make sense — as a more powerful steam machine — because it will be able to dual boot to windows

the console GPU would be between 5070 ti & 5070 ti super
 
Looking forward to it - less so about the hardware, but more about the software. I'm hoping we're going to see a trim and fit XboxOS (Windows) that takes a lot of inspiration from SteamOS.

I only ran it for a bit, but I like the direction MS is taking with the 'Xbox Fullscreen Experience' (or whatever it's called).
 
I agree. Starting to feel like I ought to be giving up on keeping track of time. It just seems more futile these days and energy is better spent keeping track of what is instead of what might be.
 
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