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March 11, 2026
Microsoft plans to ship prototype of next Xbox console to developers in 2027
The next generation of Microsoft's video game hardware will first land in the hands of developers next year.
TL;DR
- Microsoft will begin sending prototypes of its next-generation Xbox console to developers in 2027.
- The new hardware will feature custom AMD silicon, similar to previous Xbox consoles.
- The console is expected to deliver a significant leap in ray tracing performance and capability.
- Intelligence will be integrated directly into the graphics and compute pipeline.
- This initiative aims to improve efficiency, scale, and visual ambition in game development.
- The announcement follows recent changes in Xbox leadership, with Asha Sharma replacing Phil Spencer.
- Microsoft's gaming revenue was just over 7% in the December quarter, with Xbox hardware revenue down 32%.
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