Microsoft is working on the next-generation Xbox console in partnership with AMD, with a focus on making gaming more accessible across platforms. Rather than being a standalone console, the new Xbox is part of a larger shift towards a cross-platform ecosystem. Xbox president Sarah Bond shared in a video posted on the official Xbox YouTube channel about the official announcement.
“We’ve established a strategic, multi-year agreement with AMD to co-engineer silicon across a portfolio of devices, including our next-generation Xbox consoles,” Sarah Bond said.
 The new console will be based on a Windows-first approach, positioning Windows as the primary operating system for gaming.
“Designed for players, not tied to a single store or device, and fully compatible with your existing Xbox game library,” Bond said.
The new console will be based on a Windows-first approach, positioning Windows as the primary operating system for gaming. This strategy could open the door to third-party platforms such as Steam, expanding beyond Microsoft’s own store.
A major feature of the next Xbox is backward compatibility, allowing users to play titles from their existing Xbox game library on the new hardware. This move supports continuity for long-time users and reduces the friction typically associated with hardware transitions.
