Windows Central: "Based on our sources", the next Xbox generation is a traditional console and a handheld

[Puff]

"We’re building plans for the 25th anniversary of Halo and Xbox," Microsoft confirms in a new interview. "We have such a rich heritage, you have to celebrate that."

A big Microsoft milestone is coming up for its gaming division.

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Instead, it seems Xbox is full-steam ahead with its next set of console hardware, which we tentatively believe based on our sources to include at least both a traditional-style successor to the Xbox Series X, and Microsoft's first real foray into Xbox handheld gaming with its own take on the Steam Deck.

 

[Entropi]

MS Had to counter the recent PS6 rumor. I’d say the Next Xbox console could be released at least two years before the PS6 to give itself a fighting chance, with a steep price cut as soon as the PS6 comes out. If so, PlayStation could be cornered on price.

Jobs was always right, MS will keep coming back (and they have no taste).

 

[Bryank75]

Okay. but for who?

 

[Gods&Monsters]

Exact same rumor as the PS6 what a surprise

And they both come out the same week

 

[Zzero]

Whoever doesn't tie themselves to a hybrid model will have the traditional console market, which I will remind you sells just as well as the hybrid market, all to themselves.

 

[Gediminas]

"We’re building plans for the 25th anniversary of Halo and Xbox," Microsoft confirms in a new interview. "We have such a rich heritage, you have to celebrate that."

A big Microsoft milestone is coming up for its gaming division.

www.windowscentral.com

we have product for you - it is called a PC!

 

[Plextorage]

Like damn "me too" clockwork

 

[peter42O]

These rumors are from earlier in the year and it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that both Microsoft and Sony will have a traditional console and a portable handheld. For Microsoft, as I have said numerous times, Fall 2026, $800 for the console and $500 for the portable. Sony will be Fall 2028, slightly better tech and the same prices.

People better prepare themselves for higher priced consoles in the next two and four years respectively.

 

[Killer_Sakoman]

These rumors are from earlier in the year and it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that both Microsoft and Sony will have a traditional console and a portable handheld. For Microsoft, as I have said numerous times, Fall 2026, $800 for the console and $500 for the portable. Sony will be Fall 2028, slightly better tech and the same prices.

People better prepare themselves for higher priced consoles in the next two and four years respectively.

If they are releasing a mainstrean cheaper handheld, then the high end model should be very powerful $1k machine. I would buy it.

 

[rofif]

360 was awesome but I can’t see that vibe returning in the slightest

 

[Killer_Sakoman]

360 was awesome but I can’t see that vibe returning in the slightest

The days of showing a console with breathtaking game that was not possible in the generation before it is not gonna come back.

 

[peter42O]

If they are releasing a mainstrean cheaper handheld, then the high end model should be very powerful $1k machine. I would buy it.

I don't think they'll go that high but I can easily see $800 because if the 2TB Xbox Series X is $600 and PS5 Pro is $700, then adding a brand new CPU, more RAM, better GPU can easily be $800. We'll see though. I'm all in with the next gen Xbox console and PS6 when the time comes. Higher spec at a higher cost is perfectly fine by me.

 

[Hatefield]

Oh, I hope it is. Can't wait to see yet another gen xbox getting beaten. And lol a handheld. Ist the rog ally already technically an xbox console?

 

[Yobo]

Sony might do this too

The power race is done

 

[AllBizness]

This is a Jez Gordon article, he's just saying that because he read about the PS6 rumor. And here we are playing into the enemies propaganda. "Wnindows Central" as if they are some prestigious website. That clown Jez Gordon made up a rumor for this article

 

[quest4441]

What about the nearly 28 million series console users? Is xbox going to abandon them?

If they release a handheld and a proper home console that means there will be 4 sku's on the market at varying power levels, they struggle to sell with 2 how will they support 4?

 

[TrishaCat]

Imma be real with you Microsoft, I'm not going to buy anymore Xbox consoles. I've got a 360 and that's enough.

 

[TrishaCat]

Imma be real with you Microsoft, I'm not going to buy anymore Xbox consoles. I've got a 360 and that's enough.

Actually I'm thinking on this more and I'm generally more positive towards handheld devices; lets see if Microsoft can impress me (doubt)

 

[Etifilio]

MS Had to counter the recent PS6 rumor. I’d say the Next Xbox console could be released at least two years before the PS6 to give itself a fighting chance, with a steep price cut as soon as the PS6 comes out. If so, PlayStation could be cornered on price.

Jobs was always right, MS will keep coming back (and they have no taste).

Sony is following them, no taste at all, no respect for their products either... everything PC these days

 

[mibu no ookami]

Windows Central - "Keep buying Xbox, there's nothing to see here"