This comes weeks after Microsoft promised that the next generation of Xbox devices would support backward compatibility.

Following mass layoffs and canceled projects, Xbox’s first-party label has quietly disappeared from the company's site.

9:00 am October 22, 2024 By Roland Hutchinson In the ever-evolving landscape of gaming consoles, Xbox finds itself at a pivotal juncture, confronted with a myriad of challenges and opportunities.

We have the first OEM "Xbox" from ASUS, dubbed the Xbox Ally. Our reporting suggests Microsoft is also seeking to build its own Xbox handheld in the future.

Xbox wants someone "to secure the future of Game Preservation," and "design and build solutions that enable system level emulation across the catalog of Xbox content." ...

The next-gen Xbox should arrive sometime in 2027. The launch of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally was expected for 2025, so if that’s any indication, we’d say development of the next Xbox is likely on track.

Xbox’s latest video was ostensibly about a “strategic, multi-year partnership with AMD to co-engineer silicon” for the next generation of Xbox hardware–spanning consoles, handhelds, and more.