A rumor recently spread online claiming Microsoft was abandoning plans for its next Xbox. However, Microsoft has clarified that this isn’t accurate. The company stated they are still heavily investing in developing future Xbox consoles and devices, handling the entire process from design to manufacturing.
Microsoft confirmed to Windows Central that they are still collaborating with AMD on upcoming consoles and devices, as originally announced in June.
Sarah Bond, president of Xbox, announced that Microsoft and AMD are partnering to jointly develop the processors that will power future Xbox consoles, as well as other devices you’ll use both at home and on the go.
In February 2024, Bond stated that the next Xbox will represent a significantly larger technological advancement than previous console generations.
What did the original source say?
Rumors about Microsoft abandoning plans for new Xbox consoles started with a post on the NeoGAF forum by a user named SneakersSO. They mentioned that future hardware plans had shifted from being well-defined to uncertain. Online, people quickly jumped to the conclusion that Microsoft had canceled future Xbox devices altogether, despite the original source not actually stating that.
According to the source, Microsoft might shift its focus towards gaming, particularly its popular franchises like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Minecraft, Candy Crush, and Forza Horizon, and move away from creating dedicated gaming hardware. The report suggests Microsoft will expand Xbox Cloud Gaming to more devices to increase subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass.
Tom Warren from The Verge, a well-known and reliable source for Xbox news, reported on the story that Xbox was ‘dead.’ His credibility likely contributed to how quickly the rumor spread online before Microsoft officially responded.
Xbox’s struggles
The Xbox hasn’t been selling as well as PlayStation this generation, with recent US sales data consistently placing it behind both PlayStation and Nintendo. Microsoft acknowledges this and is emphasizing that you don’t actually *need* an Xbox console to enjoy Xbox games. Through services like Game Pass and cloud gaming, you can play Xbox titles on devices you likely already have, like phones and tablets. Microsoft’s new “This is an Xbox” campaign highlights this shift in how people can access their games.
Xbox has recently struggled with its public image due to layoffs, cancelled games, and studio closures. Adding to these concerns, Microsoft recently increased the monthly price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate by 50% to $30, leading many players to feel the company is prioritizing profits over its community.
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