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Microsoft and AMD Forge Silicon Partnership for Next-Gen Xbox Ecosystem

This partnership will power next-generation Xbox consoles, handhelds, PCs, cloud gaming, accessories, providing AI-driven graphics innovations, full backward compatibility, multiple storefront access, deep Windows integration.

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Overview

  • Microsoft confirmed a multi-year agreement with AMD to co-engineer custom silicon across its upcoming Xbox consoles and Asus-manufactured handhelds.
  • The alliance underpins a next-generation hardware lineup spanning consoles, handhelds, PCs, cloud gaming and accessories with advanced graphics and AI-driven capabilities.
  • Sarah Bond affirmed that future Xbox devices will maintain full backward compatibility with existing Xbox game libraries.
  • Next-generation Xbox hardware and software will support multiple digital storefronts rather than being confined to a single store.
  • Microsoft is collaborating closely with its Windows team to position Windows as the leading platform for gaming across all Xbox-enabled devices.