Microsoft Reportedly Not Fully Internally Committed to Launching Next-Gen Xbox in 2027

It is believed that the next-gen Xbox will be targeting a 2027 launch, with AMD CEO Lisa Su recently saying “The console is on track to release next year.” A new report says Microsoft hasn’t “fully committed” to that launch window, but it is not ‘fully internally committed’ to the . It is said that the Xbox parent believes 2027 will be ‘the best case scenario’ when it launches its next-generation console. The company is also said to be working with other OEMs to provide more Xbox hardware options for consumers.

An update by a Windows Central report on Microsoft’s plans for its next home console, including potential third-party options from OEMs such as Asus’ ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, has been revealed. It has not yet ‘locked down an Xbox next-gen launch window’ for the company’s 2027 launch, according to the report. In contrast, it’s said that Microsoft is taking the focus on providing a polished Windows experience for the console.

That means that the next generation Xbox home console will not be released in 2027 under any circumstances, even if there is no situation where can. a launch next year, Microsoft said it is the ‘best case scenario’ for. Nevertheless, the focus is on making the overhauled Xbox experience feel like a smooth one.

Microsoft is talking to OEMs about making Xbox hardware

Xbox Hardware Options from Other OEMs

It also alleged Microsoft was working with OEMs like Asus to create an extensive range of options for next-gen Xbox at various price points. The two ROG Xbox Ally models were similar to our other companies’ branded hardware, so we could see Xbox-branded products from the same company. These would include high-end models over the regular Xbox from Microsoft as well as lower-spec models that are more affordable.

However, it is said that Microsoft has not finalised a price point for the next-gen Xbox but announced its new console would be ‘very premium, very high-end curated experience’.

Microsoft hasn’t abandoned their hardware plans for its own Xbox hardware, despite the fact that it is planning to launch other OEMs’ products on Xbox. Besides the next-gen Xbox, it is said that the company still wants to create a first-party Xbox handheld at some point.

Next-Gen Xbox

Most people believe the next Xbox is a Windows/PC/console hybrid of PC/Console with an console-like interface on top. In a statement, Microsoft has said the next-gen Xbox experience will not be “locked to one store or tied to 1 device” and third-party digital storefronts such as Steam and Epic Games Store will likely have support for third party digital stores.

Epic Games last week said it was preparing to release the Epic Game Store on the next-gen Xbox home console “on day one” in its newer version.

The PS6 is rumoured to be released in 2027, while the next-gen Xbox has been reported that “the 10th generation of consoles could be delayed due to increasing memory and storage prices” as AI demand for new console. Industry analyst said Sony was planning to extend the PS5’s life cycle last month, which could delay the PlayStation6 beyond 2028 – so that it would be “a long time frame” for its lifespan.

chipmaker AMD, who is making the original SoC of the PS6 and the next-gen Xbox at its latest earnings call, said Microsoft’s 10th generation home console was on track to be released in 2027.