Microsoft will reportedly associate with different pc corporations like Asus for quite a lot of subsequent-gen Xbox methods. Clearly, this is not new territory after launching the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, however it will be groundbreaking on the house console entrance. The technique additionally seemingly echoes Valve’s unique imaginative and prescient for Steam Machines from over a decade in the past, wherein they talked about teaming up with a dozen corporations for various {hardware} choices.
Based on Windows Central, Microsoft is making a premium system that might retail for as a lot $1,000. Nonetheless, Home windows companions may then supply extra value-pleasant fashions of the following-gen Xbox, giving individuals varied choices to leap in. Talking of Home windows, the report provides that Home windows will probably be powering the system, because the “Xbox Ally platform from Asus is a touch at a really early model of the following-gen Xbox console formulation.”
Final yr, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella famous that the following-gen Xbox may very well be like a PC. Home windows Central reaffirms that course, with Microsoft presumably advertising and marketing the system as one that may play video games and function a “coding station” or a “music manufacturing studio.”
The following-gen Xbox may also function the Epic Video games Retailer, in addition to Valve’s Steam storefront. As beforehand talked about, this would slot in line with what Microsoft has finished with the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds.
Final however not least, the report states that Microsoft is 2027 for launching the following-gen Xbox. This comes only a week after AMD CEO Lisa Su surprisingly teased subsequent yr as a attainable date. Microsoft and AMD introduced their partnership formally for the following Xbox console in June 2025.