Microsoft reportedly plans a 2028 Project Helix console priced between $1,200 and $1,800, alongside a next-gen handheld by late 2027. Internal disputes continue over whether the handheld will run a stripped-down Windows or a custom Xbox OS. The projected high price reflects broader industry trends of rising hardware costs due to AI component shortages and slowed Moore's Law.
Background
Project Helix was announced in March as a device to play Xbox and PC games. Microsoft is exploring a dual hardware strategy with a handheld and a traditional console.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Oct 21, 2026 at 05:14 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10