Overview
- Windows Central reports the next Xbox will run full Windows under a TV‑optimized Xbox Full Screen Experience, with optional access to PC storefronts like Steam, Epic, GOG and Battle.net.
- The same report says Microsoft plans to drop the multiplayer subscription requirement on the new device, while players on current Xbox generations would continue paying for paid online play.
- Sources cited by multiple outlets say the system targets full backwards compatibility across Original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Series titles, with AI features such as Auto Super Resolution and next‑gen frame generation to enhance existing games.
- ROG Xbox Ally handhelds are presented as the preview for this approach, with a console‑style shell that can remain controller‑first or exit to standard Windows for broader software.
- Executives including Sarah Bond and Satya Nadella confirm next‑gen hardware is in development and positioned as high‑end, but technical specs, pricing and launch timing are not confirmed; a free, ad‑supported cloud tier is also reported in testing.