Yo, buckle up because this is juicy! So out of nowhere, Microsoft’s like, “Hey, we’re shacking up with AMD for the long haul.” Yep, talking multiple generations of Xbox and even some portable gadgets. I mean, who saw that coming? Sarah Bond from Xbox spills the beans, talking about this “strategic” hookup with AMD to juice up the next-gen Xbox stuff – stuff you can plonk in the living room or just tote around.
And get this — this officially means new Xbox consoles and… drumroll… portable Xbox devices. Portable! Are they late to the party, what with Steam Deck and all overachieving handhelds everywhere? Sure, maybe. But you know, Microsoft might just be onto something big, cooking up some AMD magic to keep things backward compatible but with a lot more zip than the old Scarlett SoC. Glad I caught the memo.
Here’s a tidbit: they haven’t dropped the exact date when Xbox Next (catchy name, huh?) lands, but if history repeats, maybe look out around holiday 2026. Just a hunch. They’re tight-lipped, but rumors (that I’m totally making up) hint at crazy Zen 6 CPUs and RDNA 5 GPU action. Heating up already!
Gotta love Bond’s enthusiasm; she’s all about pushing gaming silicon to the edge, basically getting us ready for mind-blowing graphics and smooth gameplay. Mix a little AI and bam, that’s some next-gen wizardry, without forgetting our dusty old game collection. High-five for not making my games obsolete, am I right?
Oh, right, portable Xbox consoles. Remember that? Niche market? But Microsoft’s jumping in, so maybe handhelds are actually becoming a thing. Somehow feels they’re hedging bets on portable gadgets shaking up the game world. Who even knows, but it sounds fun, right?
Bond’s vision seems to be all about gaming anywhere, which totally tracks since she mentioned consoles, handhelds, PCs, cloud — basically, if it plays games, Microsoft wants in. This seamless Xbox-Windows blend feels like Monopoly meets gaming. Okay, maybe not Monopoly, but it’s a big deal.
The kicker is making Xbox not tied to one store or device. It’s like they want games everywhere without the walls. There’s even teamwork with Windows, aiming it to be THE gaming platform. Teamwork makes the dream work, or at least sync windows with games, which is close enough.
And hey, flip to Google News if you wanna feast on Tom’s Hardware, because they keep the goods coming straight to your brain-basket. Cool beans, right?
Anyway, I’m all hyped about portables and new consoles. But, honestly, maybe I just want to see what they’re cooking. Let’s see if they deliver something epic… or at least entertaining. Catch you later!
