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Xbox CEO calls Project Helix a ‘family of devices’

According to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Project Helix, which she announced in March as a codename for Microsoft's "next generation console" - phrasing that seemingly implied a singular device - will actually be a "family" of devices." "We've been hard at work on a great next generation and a great family of devices for Helix, […]

Xbox CEO calls Project Helix a ‘family of devices’

The Verge reports that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has clarified that Project Helix, which was initially announced as a codename for Microsoft's next-generation console, will actually be a "family of devices." Sharma stated, "We've been hard at work on a great next-generation and a great family of devices for Helix, and we'll share more soon," according to BBC News.

This clarification comes after Microsoft announced a program for digitizing physical games, and in 2025, Microsoft and AMD announced a strategic multi-year partnership to work together on unspecified projects.

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