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Okay, so Microsoft and AMD, they’re like teaming up for a good while to juice up the next-gen Xbox. Think beyond the current Xbox Series X; they’re talking like… 2027 maybe? But who really knows, right? Anyway, this whole thing isn’t just about consoles. PCs and handhelds are in the mix too, supposedly.
The rumor mill’s been wild about Xbox’s future plans. There was chatter about a handheld, but seems like, nope, it’s not happening. However, during the Xbox Games Showcase back in June, Xbox’s bigwig Sarah Bond dropped a bit of a bombshell. Enter the ROG Xbox Ally, some fancy handheld scheduled to hit shelves by 2025. Curious tidbit here, instead of making more consoles, Xbox seems to be doubling down on making Windows 11 the go-to for gaming. All this while still chugging away on the Xbox Series X’s follow-up.
Pause here for a second — you ever notice how those Xbox handhelds can somehow play PlayStation games? It’s like, what?! But yeah, the ROG Xbox Ally can pull that trick. Seen in a video somewhere, Sarah Bond steps up to say Xbox and AMD are going full throttle to upgrade the “player experience.” That means better graphics with some AI spice, and you won’t be stuck using just one device or store for your games. Freedom, sort of.
Oh, and before I forget, Xbox being cozy with Windows means an upgrade is in the works, I think, for Windows 11, aiming to make it the numero uno for gaming. This talk about a 2027 console launch, it’s still green-lit, folks. But let’s not get too antsy. Projects with partners like ASUS are on Xbox’s radar. There’s even buzz about bringing stuff to Nintendo’s next console. Apparently, Phil Spencer at Xbox thinks Nintendo’s been a pretty solid buddy for them.
Whew, that was a lot. I mean, tech’s moving fast, don’t you think? Anyway, whatever happens next, let’s just hope it’s as fun as they promise. Cheerio!
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And there you have it!
