Microsoft lastly introduced its subsequent Xbox, which is codenamed Project Helix. The upcoming console would be the first to play Xbox and PC video games, but it surely’s apparently not the primary time that Microsoft has pursued that objective. A just lately resurfaced report reveals that Microsoft was pushing the concept of Project Helix–under that very same name–for a decade or longer.
The Verge’s Tom Warren referred to as consideration to a 2016 submit by Kotaku, which famous that Microsoft had a plan “codenamed ‘Project Helix’ in response to one supply, to converge Xbox and Home windows. For some time now Microsoft has been clear that they need their two status manufacturers to work collectively … Developer sources have informed us that Microsoft’s new mandate is to launch future games–including the flagship Halo series–on each platforms.”
Former Microsoft vp of Home windows and Xbox Mike Ybarra additionally famous the acquainted Project Helix codename when the brand new system was introduced.
Sounds very acquainted – it’s again.
— Mike Ybarra (@Qwik) March 5, 2026
Analyst and Kantan Video games founder Dr. Serkan Toto has predicted that Project Helix might value $900 or extra no matter whether or not the RAM scarcity is over when the system is able to launch. Toto additionally notes that Project Helix could also be Microsoft’s final likelihood to “make their {hardware} enterprise work.”
In the meantime, Project Helix’s PC capabilities make it a competitor to the upcoming Steam Machine. Valve just lately famous that Steam Machine will debut this yr, which is able to give it a leap on Project Helix. Microsoft hasn’t formally set a launch window for its subsequent Xbox but.