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Everything We Know About Project Helix, the Next Xbox
A rundown of everything announced, reported, leaked, and rumored about the next-gen Xbox, including, release date, price, and specs
PS6 Costs $200 Less to Make Than Xbox Helix, Snoop Claims
But how much will it matter? Following rumours that Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox Helix could cost as much as $1,800, noted hardware snoop KeplerL2 says the PS6 currently costs Sony around $200 less to manufacture. Given current trends that number could change, but it’s always been expected that Sony’s...
Xbox reportedly plans to release new handheld gaming system next year
While it was previously believed that Microsoft was targeting 2027 for the launch of its next-gen console, Project Helix, it appears things have changed. According to a new report, Microsoft plans to launch its next-gen Xbox in 2028, but that doesn't mean we won't see any new hardware in 2027....
PS6 and Next-Gen Xbox Could Make $1,000 Consoles the New Normal
Rumours continue to circulate about the next generation of consoles; for the PS6, it’s alleged to cost consumers over $1,000. With the ongoing RAM crisis and forecasted next-gen console pricing, the PS6 and the next-gen XBOX (with a chipset currently known as Project Magnus) may be priced out of...
PS6 Will Be $200 Cheaper To Produce Than Next-Gen Xbox, Tech Insider Says
The PS6 will reportedly cost $200 less to produce than the reported $1,200 to $1,800 next-gen Xbox figure.
Next-gen Xbox to cost between $1200 and $1800
Recently, we learned that the RAM and SSD costs for the PlayStation 6 were already projecting out to cost almost $700, before factoring in any of the other necessary components. Things aren't looking any better for the next-gen Xbox, dubbed Project Helix, which could ultimately end up costing up to...
Xbox and Windows at odds over OS for next-gen Xbox Helix console, now scheduled for 2028
A new report claims the Windows and Xbox teams have clashed over the direction of the OS for Microsoft's next-gen Xbox consoles.
Next-gen Xbox Could Cost Up to $1,800, New Report Says
Project Helix, the next-generation Xbox coming in 2028, costs between $1200 and $1800, according to a new report.
Report claims next Xbox is targeting 2028 and could cost between $1,200 and $1,800
Microsoft is reportedly planning to launch a next-gen Xbox handheld next year
Next-Gen Xbox Could Be $1,800 And Launch In 2028 – Report
A new report sheds more details on Microsoft's plans for new Xbox hardware, including a new handheld device and console, and one of the biggest takeaways is the alleged price. According to Fortune, the Project Helix console could cost between $1,200 and $1,800, unless Microsoft opts to subsidize...
Next-gen Xbox consoles could reportedly cost up to $1,800
Microsoft reportedly expects Project Helix to cost between $1,200 and $1,800 unless it subsidizes the hardware.
Xbox Issues New Official Statement on Next-Gen Xbox Helix Price and Availability
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma discusses the price and availability of the next-gen console, codenamed Helix.
CEO Asha Sharma Comments on Next-Gen Xbox Helix Consoles
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma comments on Microsoft's next-generation Helix hardware plans as the company prepares its radically different next console era.
Next-Gen Xbox Prioritises 'Affordability' as Rumours of Stupidly Expensive PS6 Continue
"Giving people more choice". The mass uncertainty that currently surrounds next-gen consoles will obviously have to be addressed by both Sony and Microsoft at some point, but until then, the two companies will continue to make vague — but still somewhat interesting — statements. Xbox boss Asha...
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma re: PlayStation's disc backlash — "I know players love physical media," but what about next-gen Helix plans?
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma recently spoke with the BBC about the next-gen Xbox Helix console, but stopped short of confirming a commitment to disc-based games longer term.
Analysts predict massive sales drop for next-gen Xbox and PlayStation
Ampere Analysis has issued a new forecast warning that next‑generation consoles from Sony and Microsoft could see sales drop by as much as 40% over their first five years. The decline would be driven primarily by expected price hikes, with analysts increasingly anticipating launch prices above...
Leaked memo suggests next-gen Xbox devices may run your whole Xbox library
Leaked Microsoft documents corroborate reports about two separate programs aimed at bringing older Xbox console games to PC, handhelds, and future hardware. The reported plans include a disc-to-digital licence conversion system alongside a native PC emulator for original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles....
Xbox Helix and Steam — and why it no longer makes sense
One of the coolest new features of the next-gen Xbox is the promise of PC-like openness. But ... does it still make sense from a strategic point of view? Does it still fit Xbox's wider plan under Asha? Let's discuss.
Witcher 3 Director Says Next-Gen Console Delay Would Not Be Such A Bad Thing
The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz has commented on the state of next-generation consoles, saying his studio Rebel Wolves wouldn't be too upset if the PlayStation 6 and next-gen Xbox get delayed due to the ongoing memory and component crises. "To be honest, it's even better for us,"...
Nintendo Could Inherit The Physical Gaming Crown By Default
Sony plans to sell PlayStation games exclusively as digital products starting in 2028, and it's rumored that Microsoft will also adopt a digital-only approach with its next-gen Xbox Project Helix, a move that could leave Nintendo as the only console manufacturer that will still release games...
Next-Gen Xbox May Not Have Disc Drive, Disc-To-Digital Feature Coming, Reports Say
Following Sony's announcement that it will not support PlayStation discs starting in 2028 and conjecture that the PS6 won't have a disc drive, it's now been reported that Microsoft's next-gen Xbox, Project Helix, won't have a disc drive either. Jez Corden of Windows Central reported today that...
Next-Gen Xbox Reportedly Ditching Physical Games
In a blow to physical game collectors, reports indicate that Xbox's upcoming Project Helix console may not be compatible with physical game discs.
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