Microsoft's Unreleased Keystone Console Revealed in Patent

The streaming-only Xbox device was shelved due to high production costs but offers insights into Microsoft's cloud gaming ambitions.

Keystone was designed to stream Xbox games without a traditional console, utilizing Xbox Cloud Gaming and Game Pass.
The device featured a compact, square design with ports for HDMI, Ethernet, and power, along with a front USB-A port.
Phil Spencer cited pricing issues as the main reason for Keystone's cancellation, aiming for a $99-$129 price point.
Instead of Keystone, Microsoft focused on smart TV streaming apps, now available on Samsung TVs since 2022.
The patent images offer a detailed look at Keystone, highlighting its resemblance to a smaller Xbox Series S.