The next Xbox could arrive in 2028 for $1,200 to $1,800, Xbox handheld may launch in 2027
According to Fortune, Microsoft is aiming to launch its next-generation console, codenamed Helix, in time for the 2028 holiday season. As memory costs climb, its price has internally been projected at anywhere between $1,200 and $1,800, unless the company subsidizes the hardware. Read Entire Article
Microsoft's next-generation Xbox, codenamed Helix, is reportedly set to launch in the 2028 holiday season, with a price range of $1,200 to $1,800, according to a recent report. The cost surge is attributed to memory shortages caused by the AI boom, which has caused prices to quintuple. A handheld Xbox is also rumored to arrive by 2027, likely supporting digital Xbox games.
Xbox's CEO, Asha Sharma, plans to transform the subscription-based Game Pass into an à la carte model, aiming for greater affordability. Microsoft, being a significant player in the AI boom, is facing increased memory and storage costs, leading to higher console prices. Sony, facing similar challenges, has kept the launch date of its PlayStation 6 uncertain but plans to discontinue physical disc manufacturing for new games in January 2028. Both companies are expected to use advanced AMD architectures in their upcoming consoles.
Written by urgent.news from TechSpot's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
