Anonymous23 days ago
Microsoft used GDC 2026 to unveil detailed technical specifications and a developer kit preview for Project Helix, its next-generation Xbox that merges console and PC gaming into a single device powered by a custom AMD Magnus SoC with RDNA 5 architecture. The announcement arrives amid a dramatic leadership transition from Phil Spencer to new gaming CEO Asha Sharma, plummeting Xbox hardware sales, and a broader strategic pivot toward services, multiplatform publishing, and a potential $999-$1,200 price tag that could redefine what a "console" means.