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Here's how Xbox says devs should get ready for the next-gen Project Helix console

By Brendan Lowry Published

Xbox Want your game to run natively on the next-gen Xbox console Project Helix? Microsoft says you should be developing for Xbox on PC" and Xbox Play Anywhere.

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'Crimson Desert' issues on Xbox PC underpins the vast amount of work required for Xbox Helix

By Jez Corden Published

Xbox "Crimson Desert" should've been a big win for Xbox Play Anywhere on PC, but what followed was a swath of issues that casts a bit of a question mark over Xbox Helix.

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Fans push back on Xbox’s development pitch, arguing the platform’s problems lie elsewhere

By Adam Hales Published

Xbox Xbox says it is removing friction for developers, but readers debate whether install base, Game Pass, and platform priorities still matter more than tooling.

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Windows Wrap: How the next Xbox will help save Windows 11

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows Windows 11 struggled in 2025, but it may have paved the way for Project Helix. Microsoft promised to reduce the pain points of Windows 11, and gamers may be the biggest benificiaries.

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Microsoft confirms custom AMD chip and FSR Diamond for Project Helix

By Adam Hales Published

Xbox A GDC presentation has finally given us a clearer picture of Project Helix, Xbox’s next console built around AMD hardware, AI powered graphics technology, and PC compatibility.

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The next‑gen Xbox is locked for 2027, and it’s not the console you’re expecting

By Jez Corden Published

Xbox From AMD's claims of a 2027 Xbox to the idea of a plurality of Xbox next-gen consoles — lets sift through some fresh details.

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Epic’s next big move? Bringing its store to the next‑gen Xbox

By Jez Corden last updated

Xbox We recently caught up with Epic Games Store VP and GM Steve Allison to learn about how the platform is going in a world increasingly dominated by Steam.

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Why the next Xbox could change how we think about gaming hardware

By Jez Corden Published

Xbox The new Xbox platform is said to be a "premium" experience, and now we have some details on what it'll look like.

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