Microsoft's Xbox team is working more with AMD on new gaming gear. Xbox head Sarah Bond said AMD will help make parts for new devices, like a new Xbox Series X|S and a Xbox handheld.
This news was not a big shock. AMD made chips for past Xboxes and for devices like the ROG Ally that uses Windows. Bond talked about Xbox's goal: "play the games you want, with the people you want, anywhere you want."
New console power: The next top Xbox will use new AMD chips, aiming for better game graphics and feel, maybe with AI help.
A new Xbox handheld: Bond hinted at a handheld Xbox in the works. It could use new chips and build on Windows handhelds like the ROG Ally.
Windows work: They're working closely with Windows. The next Xbox might run a simple Windows version, which could mean more app choices. It's not clear how this will affect other game stores like Steam.
Keeping old games: They promise to let you play your older Xbox games on new devices.
No set date yet, but people think it might come out in Fall 2026. The new Xbox could use AMD's future chips and possibly new graphics tech, made with TSMC's help.
Microsoft might skip a smaller update, like the PS5 Pro, and jump ahead to the next big thing. This news shows Xbox is all in on making new stuff in different forms.
Sarah Bond's vision for Xbox:
In a video, Bond said:
"At Xbox, our vision is for you to play the games you want, with the people you want, anywhere you want. That's why we're working on next-gen gear, for console, handheld, PC, cloud, and more. I'm happy to say we've teamed up with AMD for years to come, to make chips for a lot of new Xbox gear, to have in your living room and in your hands... We're working with AMD to push gaming tech forward, deliver top graphics, and keep your current Xbox games."
This team-up means a bright future for Xbox gear, with AMD still playing a big role in making strong and flexible gaming systems.
