Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Microsoft Planning Next-Gen Xbox with Integrated Windows PC Functionality
Imagine your Xbox could also act like a computer!
Microsoft is working on a new Xbox that starts like a normal game console, letting you play all your Xbox games easily.
But, you can also switch it over to become a Windows computer.
This means you could play games from PC stores like Steam, or even PlayStation games that are now available on PC, right on your TV.
It's like having one box that does the job of both a game console and a PC, making it simpler to have lots of games available.
They are working with a company called AMD to make sure the computer part runs smoothly on your TV, with better graphics and quicker loading times.
This new machine is expected to come out in a few years, and it might cost a bit more than a regular console, but perhaps less than building your own powerful computer.
Microsoft is developing a next-generation Xbox console that integrates full Windows PC functionality.
The device will boot into a TV-friendly Xbox interface layered over a complete Windows operating system.
This allows access to PC game launchers like Steam, Epic Games, Battle.net, and Riot, as well as PlayStation PC exclusives.
Hardware development is underway with AMD, focusing on improving PC gaming performance on televisions.
The console is anticipated to launch around 2027 with premium pricing, potentially below that of a comparable self-built PC.
- Who
- Microsoft
- What
- Developing a new Xbox console that integrates full Windows PC functionality, allowing access to PC game launchers and exclusive PC titles alongside the existing Xbox library.
- When
- Development is ongoing, with a launch tentatively around 2027.
- Where
- This new device is designed for the living room television setup.
- Why
- To offer users more choice and flexibility by combining the simplicity of a console with the power and game library of a PC, addressing issues like shader stutter and system overhead for PC gaming on a TV.
- Developer
- Microsoft with AMD
- Expected Launch
- Around 2027
- Potential Pricing
- Premium, below equivalent self-built PC, possibly four figures
- Key Feature
- Boots into Xbox layer over full Windows
- Example PC Launchers
- Steam, Epic Games, Battle.net, Riot
- Example PlayStation PC Exclusives
- God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, Spider-Man