Next-Gen Xbox Officially Confirmed

Microsoft has completed a significant milestone for its next Xbox console. According to Jez Corden from Windows Central, the next-generation Xbox hardware has now completed its “initial presentation stages” and has been fully approved by the company. While the console’s development process is accelerating, rumors about its release date point to late 2026.

What Stage Has the New Xbox Console Reached?

According to Jez Corden, the next-generation Xbox hardware has been approved by Microsoft’s top management in terms of both design and cost planning. This means that the console will now move from the concept stage to development and production. However, we will have to wait for the console’s official launch. It is stated that Microsoft is currently finalizing the technical details and that this new device aims to make the “biggest technological leap” in the gaming world yet.

Xbox President Sarah Bond stated last year that the team was working “at full speed” on the next-generation hardware and that this device would be revolutionary for gamers and developers. In another statement she made in February 2024, Bond emphasized that the next-generation Xbox would offer the biggest technical advancement seen in a console generation to date.

It is suggested that the next-generation Xbox console could be released towards the end of 2026. It is thought that Microsoft plans to accelerate the hardware development process this time in order to take a step forward in competition with Sony. However, there is no clear information yet about the console’s important features, such as physical media support.

The new Xbox is expected to offer an innovative platform for both gamers and content creators. However, we will have to wait for official statements for more information about the console’s technical specifications, pricing and other details.

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