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Microsoft's Next-Gen Xbox for 2028 to Combine AMD Zen 6 and RDNA5 with a Powerful NPU and Cloud Integration

Microsoft Xbox Series X/S, their hardware refreshes, and variants, will reportedly be the company's mainstay all the way up until 2028, the company disclosed in its documents filed as part of its anti-trust lawsuit with the FTC. In a presentation slide titled "From "Zero Microsoft" to "Full Microsoft," the company explains how its next gen Xbox, scheduled for calendar year (CY) 2028, will see a full convergence of Microsoft co-developed hardware, software, and cloud compute services, into a powerful entertainment system. It elaborates on this in another slide, titled "Cohesive Hybrid Compute," where it states the company's vision to be the development of "a next generation hybrid game platform capable of leveraging the combined power of the client and cloud to deliver deeper immersion and entirely new classes of game experiences."

From the looks of it, Microsoft fully understands the creator economy that has been built over the gaming industry, and wants to develop its next-gen console to target exactly this—a s

Xbox: Qualcomm Job Listing Hints That the Next-Gen Console Could Be Based on an ARM-Based Snapdragon Processor

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Microsoft's new Xbox product might run on an ARM-based Snapdragon processor. A recent job listing by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. reveals that the organization is hiring talent to back “sell-in activities for the next generation of Surface and Xbox products built on Snapdragon solutions.”

As per the job description, Qualcomm is hiring a “Director, Sales - Surface” in Redmond, WA, USA, to work on next-gen Xbox hardware with “Snapdragon solutions.” The person would also be responsible for helping “define the next generation Surface and Xbox portfolios.”

If the speculations hold authentic, this would make a major shift from Microsoft’s existing AMD x86-based consoles. The ARM platform, known for its energy efficiency, could be a strong fit for a handheld gaming device. However, the move could construct some serious challenges in terms of backwards compatibility, as most current Xbox games are built for x86 architecture. And this powers both the Xbox One and the Xbox Series X|S.

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No, the next-gen Xbox does not run on Arm — here's what you need to know

The next-gen Xbox console offering is shrouded in mystery, but as we head closer to the inevitable big reveal, details are beginning to leak out.

Recently, I exclusively shared that Xbox is working on Project Kennan in partnership with ASUS, which is to serve as a test bed of sorts for its Xbox PC initiative. Microsoft wants the Xbox experience on Windows 11 to be as user-friendly as possible, to help support a range of devices that might be more accessible to users who aren't used to, or simply don't want the complexity that often comes with PC gaming.

To that end, there has been some speculation about what the next-gen Xbox hardware might look like.

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From my previous reporting, Xbox next gen hardware is targeting around 2027 (it's unclear if that's for the full launch or simply reveal at this time, but I expect it to be the launch window). From what I understand, there will be a true Xbox handheld made by Microsoft, complete with a docking station emulating the Nintendo Switch. Additionally, I'm expecting an Xbox Series X successor for those who want a more traditional console exper

Next-Generation Xbox Products May Be Based on ARM/Snapdragon, New Job Listing Suggests

Next-generation Xbox products may be based on the ARM/Snapdragon platform, a new job listing spotted online suggests.

As reported on the ResetERA forums, a Qualcomm job ad for a director of sales that was posted online two days ago mentions that the position will involve supporting the "sell-in activities for the next generation of Surface and Xbox products built on Snapdragon solutions," suggesting that the ARM/Snapdragon platform will power one or more offerings of the next generation of console by Microsoft. Given how the platform would provide great benefits in terms of power efficiency, it's likely that the yet-to-be-revealed Xbox handheld will be the next generation product that will be based on it, though it could create quite a few problems with compatibility with currently available games built with the x86 architecture that has powers the Xbox One and the Xbox Series X|S.

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Microsoft has yet to officially outline its next-generation plans, although there's no doubt that a handheld system will be

microsofts next-gen xbox products may use armsnapdragon platform

Microsoft Partners with AMD for Next-gen Xbox Hardware

Microsoft has confirmed it's developing a next-gen Xbox console with AMD as Xbox president Sarah Bond shared this news in a 60-second YouTube video promising to offer "an Xbox experience not tied to one store or limited to a single device." Bond announced Microsoft is teaming up with AMD for a "strategic multi-year partnership." This collaboration will involve co-engineering silicon "across a range of devices, including our next-generation Xbox consoles for your living room and your hands." The two companies will also join forces to build the next generation of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Microsoft is making it crystal clear that its next-gen Xbox platform will focus on multiple devices and won't be tied to its own store for games.

"This is all about creating a gaming platform that stays with you so you can enjoy the games you like on different devices wherever you want—giving you an Xbox experience not restricted to one store or linked to a single device," Bond explains. "That's why we're working with the Windows team to make sure Windows becomes the top platform for