Microsoft is preparing a new generation of Xbox consoles is set to be released, which will differ from previous models by the absence of a weaker version. Instead, the company plans to introduce a portable device capable of competing with the Steam Deck.
This was reported by URA-Inform, with reference to on Windows Central.
The successor to the Xbox Series X is expected to be announced in 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the original Xbox and the iconic Halo franchise. The anniversary date is November 15, 2026.
< p>There have been rumors in the past that the new Xbox could arrive before the PS6. This is part of Microsoft's strategy, based on the successful launch of the Xbox 360 a year before the PlayStation 3. This tactic made the Xbox 360 the best-selling console in the company's history. .
Microsoft has decided to abandon mid-term updates, as Sony did with the PS5 Pro, and focus on creating a full-fledged next-generation console. The company promises that the new product will be the “biggest technological leap” in its lineup.
At the same time, Sony has reportedly partnered with AMD to develop its portable console, highlighting the companies’ activity in the mobile gaming segment. .
Recall that Android will lose one of its advantages over iOS: “piracy” may come to an end.