Overview
- Windows Central reports the next Xbox will run full Windows under an Xbox Full Screen Experience, letting users access Steam, Epic Games Store, Battle.net and GOG in addition to the Xbox ecosystem.
- The device is reported to be fully backward compatible with the existing Xbox console library and to boost current titles with AI features such as Auto Super Resolution and next‑gen frame generation.
- Sources say Microsoft plans to remove the paid multiplayer requirement on the new hardware, with online play remaining paywalled on older Xbox generations.
- Executives have described the project as “very premium,” and leaks suggest a high price tag in the $800–$1,200 range, though Microsoft has not announced specs, pricing or a launch window.
- Microsoft has pointed to the ROG Xbox Ally experience as a preview of the software approach, and separate reporting says a free, ad‑supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier is being tested.