Microsoft is developing its next-generation Xbox console, succeeding the Xbox Series X/S. Xbox President Sarah Bond has confirmed the project is active, dismissing any cancellation rumors.
In recent interviews from late October 2025, Bond described the system as a “very premium, very high-end curated experience.” It is expected to function as a console/PC hybrid, powered by custom AMD silicon (potentially the “Magnus” APU, designed to outperform the PS6). The console will run full Windows beneath a streamlined console interface, similar to the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds.
Key features include:
- Support for Steam, Epic Games Store, Battle.net, and other PC platforms
- Full native backward compatibility across all Xbox generations
- No paywall for online multiplayer
- AI-powered upscaling and next-gen frame generation
The launch is targeted for holiday 2027, with a single premium model (no budget version confirmed). Pricing is speculated to range from $800 to $1,200 due to high-end hardware.
Microsoft partnered with AMD in June 2025 to ensure “next-level performance” and seamless library compatibility. The recently launched ROG Xbox Ally handhelds ($599–$999) serve as a preview of this premium, hybrid direction.
No official reveal has occurred yet—more details are expected in 2026. The system is currently in prototyping with AMD.
