Xbox's Next Console Teased: Let's Talk!

In a recent Xbox podcast, Xbox president Sarah Bond hinted at Microsoft's plans for the future, promising "the largest technical leap" with the next-generation Xbox. This news comes alongside the announcement that four previously exclusive Xbox games will be making their way to the PS5 and Nintendo Switch soon. Despite these developments, Microsoft is keen to reassure Xbox fans that it remains committed to the future of its platform and hardware.

Speaking to The Verge, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer elaborated on the company's hardware plans, suggesting that the Xbox hardware team is exploring the possibility of building different kinds of hardware. Spencer hinted at the potential for unique hardware that would appeal to gamers due to its innovative features.

One possibility that has been the subject of persistent rumors is an Xbox handheld device. While Spencer did not confirm this, he did express his enthusiasm for handheld gaming. He also acknowledged that there is still work to be done to improve the Windows experience on handheld gaming PCs.

Additionally, Microsoft teased the possibility of a leaked discless Xbox Series X and new controller, hinting at a "robust and innovative multi-year hardware roadmap." The company promised more console and controller options for players this holiday season, ensuring that Xbox games are optimized for the latest hardware and services.

While specific details about Microsoft's future hardware plans remain under wraps, the company's commitment to innovation and delivering cutting-edge gaming experiences is clear. As Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of gaming hardware, gamers can expect exciting developments in the years to come.

Microsoft is teasing the potential for unique Xbox hardware in the future and a powerful next-gen console. Four previously exclusive Xbox games are officially coming to the PS5 and Nintendo Switch soon, and Microsoft wants to reassure Xbox fans that it’s still very much invested in the future of its platform and hardware.

In an official Xbox podcast today, Xbox president Sarah Bond teased that Microsoft will deliver “the largest technical leap” with the next-generation Xbox:

We’ve got more to come. There’s some exciting stuff coming out in hardware that we’re going to share this holiday. We’re also invested in the next-generation roadmap. What we’re really focused on there is delivering the largest technical leap you will have ever seen in a hardware generation, which makes it better for players and better for creators and the visions that they’re building.

Speaking to The Verge, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer went a step further, teasing that the Xbox hardware teams are thinking about building different kinds of hardware. “I’m very proud of the work that the hardware team is doing, not only for this year, but also into the future,” says Spencer. “[We’re] really thinking about creating hardware that sells to gamers because of the unique aspects of the hardware. It’s kind of an unleashing of the creative capability of our hardware team that I’m really excited about.”

Before the next-generation Xbox and potentially even a handheld, it sounds like the leaked discless Xbox Series X and new controller might still be a thing. “We have a robust and innovative multi-year hardware roadmap including more console and controller options for you this holiday,” says Microsoft in a blog post. “Xbox players will know that their games are built to maximize the latest features of our hardware and services.”