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Xbox's next generation of consoles introduced as Project Helix, will play console & PC games

After a number of rumors about what its next console would be, Xbox has officially teased its next chapter of hardware under the Project Helix name.
TJ Denzer
TJ Denzer
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Xbox gave players a peak at what will be the branding for its next generation of consoles today. It’s going to be called Project Helix for the time being, and that next generation will apparently be able to run Xbox console and general PC games.

Relatively new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma revealed the Project Helix branding via her social media this week. There, she revealed a few small details about what’s coming:

This marks a confirmation of some rumors that had been swirling about what comes next for Xbox. While many were troubled by the way Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond went out, Asha Sharma has quickly moved to attempt to plant her flag in the Xbox CEO spot and meet fans halfway, even if it’s had questionable results. Regardless, no one can really say Sharma isn’t trying to be out in front during this transition, and a new generation of Xbox console is arguably a good starting point to work towards winning fans over.

We don’t know much more about Project Helix than the code name, logo, and its ability to play Xbox and PC games. As we wait for more news, stay tuned to the Xbox topic for updates.

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TJ Denzer is a player and writer with a passion for games that has dominated a lifetime. He found his way to the Shacknews roster in late 2019 and has worked his way to Senior News Editor since. Between news coverage, he also aides notably in livestream projects like the indie game-focused Indie-licious, the Shacknews Stimulus Games, and the Shacknews Dump. You can reach him at tj.denzer@shacknews.com and also find him on BlueSky @JohnnyChugs.

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