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Xbox to focus on "efficiency and affordability alongside performance" for next-gen console amid rising hardware costs and innovations in AI

GamesIndustry.biz reports Xbox is steering its next console toward efficiency and affordability alongside performance, as hardware and component costs keep climbing. Asha Sharma said the company wants more choice in …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month ago
Xbox retreats again – but to where? | Opinion

Microsoft is cutting 3,200 more Xbox jobs and narrowing its studio portfolio around the biggest franchises. The move puts more pressure on Game Pass, the next Xbox hardware push, and …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Asha Sharma faces tough decisions with limited room for manoeuvre | Opinion

Xbox’s new leadership is already talking about cuts, exclusivity, and a possible pivot for Project Helix, but the real story is financial pressure. Asha Sharma has improved the messaging, yet …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Xbox is rethinking strategy around Project Helix thanks to the memory crisis

Xbox says console demand is still running ahead of supply, but the bigger issue is memory. That shortage is now a “severe limitation” on production speed, which could force Microsoft …

News Game Developer · 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Xbox boss warns "memory costs will impact pricing, will impact availability" when it comes to Project Helix

Memory shortages are starting to shape console strategy, and Xbox is now saying Project Helix may be affected on both price and supply. For devs, that means the next hardware …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months ago
Xbox CCO details unified approach for next-gen Project Helix console

Xbox's next-gen console, Project Helix, emphasizes collaboration between hardware and software teams, promising a player-first experience. Developers should note the early involvement of studios in planning and specs, which could …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Microsoft's PC-focused Project Helix could offer a level playing field for indies | Opinion

Microsoft's Project Helix promises to streamline game development for indies by allowing a single build for both PC and Xbox. This could significantly reduce porting costs and time, enabling smaller …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months ago
Will there actually be any such thing as a Project Helix "native" game? | Opinion

Microsoft's Project Helix aims to blur the lines between console and PC gaming, potentially signaling the end of dedicated Xbox titles. Developers should note the shift towards a hybrid model …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Xbox unveils first tech details of its next generation console, codenamed Project Helix

Xbox's Project Helix aims to revolutionize game rendering with a custom AMD SOC, enhancing ray tracing and neural rendering. Developers can expect alpha hardware by 2027, promising a leap in …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Microsoft lifts the lid on Project Helix at GDC Festival of Gaming

Microsoft's Project Helix is set to enter alpha testing with developers in 2027, a significant move for those in programming and design roles. This initiative could reshape how developers approach …

News Game Developer · 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Next-gen Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, will play PC games

The upcoming Xbox console, Project Helix, will support both Xbox and PC games, marking a significant shift in Microsoft's strategy. This could impact developers by expanding their audience and offering …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 3 weeks ago
MS exec: Microsoft's next console will play "Xbox and PC games"

Microsoft's next console, codenamed Project Helix, is set to support both Xbox and PC games, signaling a shift towards a more integrated gaming ecosystem. This could impact developers by broadening …

News Ars Technica · 6 months, 3 weeks ago
The next Xbox is codenamed "Project Helix," will also play PC games

Microsoft's next Xbox, codenamed 'Project Helix,' is set to support PC games, which could significantly broaden the gaming ecosystem for developers. This move indicates a shift towards a more integrated …

News Game Developer · 6 months, 3 weeks ago