Next-Gen Xbox Will Be Windows 11 PC-Console Hybrid

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Microsoft's next Xbox will run Windows 11, blending console and PC features with AMD Magnus SoC, up to 48GB GDDR7, and AI NPU.

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Microsoft's upcoming Xbox will run a customized Windows 11 OS, functioning as a PC-console hybrid. Users can boot into an Xbox interface for gaming or access full Windows for productivity, supporting Steam, Epic, and standard PC apps.

The console will use AMD's Magnus SoC, featuring up to 11 CPU cores (Zen 6/Zen 6c), 68 RDNA 5 compute units, 48GB GDDR7, and a dedicated NPU for on-device AI. This marks a shift from the traditional walled-garden console model, offering flexibility and performance for both gaming and productivity. Multiple devices at different price points are planned, with a first-party handheld still under consideration.

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  • TPU
  • Windows Central