Microsoft is leaning towards making the next Xbox a premium, more expensive console, according to recent comments from Sara Bond. The upcoming Xbox handheld, likely called the Ally X, may offer a preview of what’s to come. Based on early details, leaks suggest the next Xbox will cost considerably more than the handheld device.
Xbox Magnus could cost $1,500
During an appearance on Mashable, Xbox head Sarah Bond responded to a question about the upcoming Xbox Magnus. Timothy Bech Werth, a gamer himself, expressed his desire for a device that combines the power of a PC with the simplicity of a console, and asked if Xbox was considering such a design. Bond hinted that a high-end, potentially expensive, console could be released in the future.
Our next gaming console will be a top-of-the-line product, offering a carefully selected and refined experience for players. You’re getting a glimpse of our approach with this handheld device, but we’re keeping some details under wraps for now.
Some people on social media think recent comments suggest the Xbox Magnus will be very expensive. Tom, from the Moore’s Law is Dead channel, shares this belief. He recently discussed the console’s potential price on the Broken Silicon podcast, predicting it will likely cost between $1,000 and $1,500.
For Xbox to succeed, they’ve got to nail three key things
The source also mentioned that while a price this high might seem steep for a game console, it’s more understandable if you consider it a pre-built computer – something Asus would likely sell for around $3,000. But for Xbox, led by Magnus, to succeed, they need to focus on three key areas.
- Full backward compatibility;
- Refined operating system optimization;
- 48 GB of RAM.
It’s essential to have the first component in place – without it, there’s nothing to even work with. The second component is vital for ensuring games run smoothly. Tom thinks Magnus needs optimization similar to SteamOS; otherwise, even with its powerful parts, it won’t perform as well as the PlayStation 6. The leaker also suggests that 48 GB of RAM will be ideal by 2027, which is when the next Xbox is anticipated to launch.
Sarah Bond assures us the next Xbox will be a powerful machine, but many are concerned about the likely high cost. Even the PlayStation 5 Pro faced criticism for being expensive, and reports suggest Microsoft’s new console could cost even more – potentially double the price. History shows this is a risk, as the PlayStation 3 and Xbox One both struggled initially due to their high price tags.
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2025-10-22 15:32