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Leak Claims Next Xbox 'Magnus' Will Outpace PS6 at a Higher Price

The report points to an oversized AMD APU powering a PC-like approach that would place the device in premium territory.

Overview

  • YouTuber Moore's Law Is Dead alleges Microsoft's next Xbox will use an AMD 'Magnus' APU roughly 46% larger than the chip reportedly planned for PS6, suggesting higher performance and higher manufacturing cost.
  • The device is described as a console–PC hybrid capable of running PC storefronts, with design choices like bridge dies and increased memory that the leaker says would push retail pricing to roughly $800–$1,200 or more.
  • Expected gains are framed as noticeable but not dramatic, with the leaker projecting no more than about a one-third edge in extreme cases and around 20% higher frame rates in monitor-focused scenarios.
  • A separate leaker, KeplerL2, echoed the reported advantage and suggested finalized specs with higher core counts and bandwidth for Xbox and a possible 36GB RAM configuration, while cautioning that all details remain unverified and reportedly target 2027.
  • Outlets note the claims counter recent speculation about Xbox scaling back hardware as Microsoft has said it continues to invest in future consoles, yet neither Microsoft nor AMD has confirmed the leak.