Xbox is in full swing on its next console: “It will be the biggest technological leap ever”

Microsoft has very ambitious plans for Xbox new generation, and this has recently been ratified Sarah Bond, president of the platform division. In internal emails received Windows CenterThe executive confirmed that the next version of his equipment will provide plenty to talk about.

In particular, Bond indicated that the company is working at full speed on the new Xbox and is introducing “the biggest technological leap ever” per generation. Although no details are mentioned about this, it is still an encouraging comment for fans.

“We are moving full speed ahead towards our next generation hardware, aiming to achieve the biggest technological breakthrough ever seen in a generation,” said the aforementioned.

The big question here is what Sarah Bond means when she says “next generation hardware.”. Will you be talking about a successor (or successors) to the current models that we will see in at least a couple of years? Or the new Xbox Series X|S that we’ll see this year?

Either way, Microsoft wants to show that the console is still a critical component of the Xbox business. Especially after criticism for moving some exclusives to PS5 and Nintendo Switch, as well as giving an increasingly higher priority to Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming.

What do we know so far about the new Xbox?

The launch roadmap for the new Xbox was leaked during the legal battle between Microsoft and the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the purchase of Activision Blizzard. This information was confidential and should not have been made public, but Redmond’s firm made a mistake and uploaded unredacted versions of the documents to the public server of the Northern District Court of California.

It outlines all of the company’s plans for its video game platform. For example, we learned that Microsoft’s idea was launch next generation console in 2028; although later rumors indicated that it could be pushed back to 2026. Mid-Gen Update for Xbox Series X|S which will be announced this year.

According to a leaked 2023 release schedule, Microsoft plans to release a new Xbox controller codenamed Sebile. The device will come with an accelerometer, modular levers, speakers and a replaceable battery. It will be launched in May-June next year, before the end of the corporation’s 2024 fiscal year.

While new Xbox Series Sknown internally as Elwoodwill be announced along with the updated Xbox Series X (Brooklyn)in early July, coinciding with the start of fiscal year 2025. Both consoles will hit the market in a few months.

We are waiting for the updated Series X|S

New Xbox Series S This will be the first of the updated versions to reach players. Among other optimizations, it will provide 1 TB of memory, Wi-Fi 6E support and a new low power mode. It will keep its price US$299 and will be available from end of August.

Although the most noticeable changes will occur with update belonging Xbox series X, which could boast a new aesthetic. The console will accept cylindrical design and would give up the drive. It will come with 2TB of internal storage, Bluetooth 5.2, a 6nm chip, and Wi-Fi 6E. According to Microsoft documents, it will be the most powerful Xbox in history. It would be put up for sale at the end of Octoberin exchange for US$499.

It’s worth noting that these two updated models will also include the new Sebile control system. Moreover, in February, there was talk again of a new super-powered Xbox, which would be nothing more than an update to the just mentioned Series X. With this update, Microsoft will be looking to keep up, knowing that Sony is working on PS5 Pro which will also fall.