Overview
- In a new Fortune interview, the Xbox president said hardware is "absolutely core" and confirmed work on a next-generation device described as a "powerful experience."
- Bond emphasized that players will be able to carry their Xbox library across console, PC, and cloud, framing the console as the starting point for cross-screen access.
- She acknowledged that changing a 25-year-old brand is difficult for fans and said Xbox weighs direct feedback alongside metrics such as player counts, hours, purchases, and subscriptions.
- No specifications, pricing, or release timing were provided, and prior reports of a Windows-like, PC-style console, AMD involvement, or broader storefront access remain unconfirmed.
- Citing usage data, Bond said Xbox Play Anywhere users play 20% more time, and Xbox highlighted that all titles in the Nov. 20 Partner Preview will support Play Anywhere.