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Xbox CEO Says Project Helix Is A Family Of Devices Now

When the name Project Helix was first officially surfaced by new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, it’s probably fair to say that everyone thought that it was simply the codename for the next-generation console for the Microsoft videogames division. And indeed, when Sharma first posted on X about the name, she referred to it as the […] The post Xbox CEO Says Project Helix Is A Family Of Devices Now appeared…

Xbox CEO Says Project Helix Is A Family Of Devices Now

Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma has revealed that Project Helix will not be a single console, but rather a "family of devices" instead. This revelation comes from an interview with BBC journalist Laura Cress, where Sharma was asked if Project Helix would be discless. Sharma responded that they are not sharing more details, but confirmed that they are working on "a great next generation and a great family of devices for Helix" that will be shared soon.

The interview also touched on the fact that Xbox has recently announced its ability for console owners to digitize their physical libraries. Additionally, AMD and Microsoft have entered into a long-term partnership to co-engineer silicon across a portfolio of devices, which likely includes Project Helix. While it is still unclear when Project Helix will launch, it is clear that Xbox's vision for the future includes a variety of devices rather than just one console.

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