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Microsoft "Deep Into Architecting" the Next Xbox Consoles; Aims to set Benchmark for Console Gaming

Microsoft announced that new Xbox consoles are being developed, alongside the future of gaming AI and a streaming service offering console-quality gaming on any device.

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DarkVoyager2578d ago

Great to hear. Please be reasonably priced though.

BiggerBoss2578d ago

I don't get this. I thought the Cloud was supposed to make the current Xbox far more powerful?

Why would we need a new Xbox, unless Microsoft lied to us?

Fantomex2578d ago

Far more powerful for AI, not for graphics and other stuff local processing will always be used for.

BiggerBoss2578d ago

@fantomex

When are we going to see the cloud power though?

I'm still waiting for the OG Xbox One to become 3x more powerful than the PS4 when connected to the internet. That's what Microsoft told us would happen.

Fantomex2578d ago

Whenever Crackdown 3 comes out. Actually SoT uses cloud power so it's already in action.

As far as what MS said, don't expect everything any company says to be true. The cloud is heavily dependent on a robust Internet connection. Not everyone with an Internet connection can effectively use demanding data services like even YouTube at 1080p with 60 frames. The cloud for a game console will suffer the same problems.

Also it's MS. They aren't known for the most honest of marketing. The Facebook ads for MS' IT products and services are no better.

BiggerBoss2578d ago

@alb,

Yes, I am 10 years old.

Still doesn't explain why Microsoft lied to us, though.

Illumiroom, DX12, Cloud Power, its lie after lie after lie.

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rpgenius4202578d ago

Lmao who cares get over it you child.

81BX2578d ago (Edited 2578d ago )

Just stop. Are you saying we don't need new hardware because the cloud should be it? Wtf are you on? I want some ;)

Goldby2578d ago

@fantomex

If they continue the Xbox one ecosystem/generationless business model the Xbox one og won't be able to keep up with the newer consoles based off of CPU alone

morganfell2578d ago

"Whenever Crackdown 3 comes out. "

Don't hold your breath. This vaunted, over touted feature was reduced to a trailer with no mention of the online tech. And if you aren't getting the drift the game is being downplayed and dropped into the market with little to no fanfare. Can't read the tea leaves? The tech doesn't work like they planned. The talked up this title as revolutionizing gaming and its been pushed back, delayed, and now barely on the radar.

blackblades2578d ago

Cloud got scrapped just like that halo lens so you can forget about that.

alb18992578d ago

biggerboss this thing about the cloud never gets old. We will see you on every news from MS crying about the lies of MS....that's sad bro......move on!!

343_Guilty_Spark2578d ago

Why do you keep repeating this?

Illumiroom was never coming. They said it was way too expensive. It was also a proof of concept.

DX12 is already here and does give big performance improvements to those
Games that use it.

Cloud is good for AI and physics not for local graphics.

Skull5212578d ago

It's nice to know all the new Xbox's will also be the most powerful of their respective generations. Great news for us guys that like the best hardware in a console format.

Muzikguy2578d ago (Edited 2578d ago )

I'm sure one more lie won't hurt

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andibandit2577d ago

Did you just step out of a time machine from 2013?.

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Aceman182577d ago

So glad I didn't waste my money on the current system then since maybe in a few years I'll see something that will actually make me go out and buy one.

slate912578d ago

Xbox is heavily invested in the gaming business. Good to see...finally.

HexxedAvenger2578d ago

That’s great to hear... but not to soon. Xbox 1 X is good for a few years. Lol

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mkis0072578d ago

Well we know it will be the more expensive console if they wont settle for 2nd most powerful. Unless they launch after ps5, but I dont see them doing that and missing out on 3rd party releases fir a year.

The 10th Rider2578d ago

Eh, most games early this gen were cross platform anyways.

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The Alters Developer Confirms Use of AI in Game

11 bit Studio, developers of The Alters, have confirmed they used generative AI in their game that appears in the background.

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Former Blizzard Boss Says Xbox Should Ditch Consoles To Focus on Becoming Leading Publisher

Former Blizzard CEO says that Xbox should ditch the console strategy and strive to be the world's largest entertainment publisher.

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XiNatsuDragnel1d 2h ago

Atp yeah imo that's what is happening

lukasmain1d 2h ago

Their console business and GamePass go hand in hand. If they were to stop consoles, they would be, in effect, killing GamePass. The vast majoirty of GP subs are console gamers. If you remove the console, you no longer have 30 million gamers embedded in your ecosystem. The majority will never move to PC gaming and buy a $2000 PC. They will go to Playstation where there is no GamePass.

got_dam1h ago

Could work... if they were publishing anything worth having. Bethesda is just making the same tired stuff over and over. Obsidian is a good studio, but they have been slipping hard. nXile isgreat,bit the last thing they even talked about was wasteland 3. Activision/blizzard is either the devil, or his closest friend.

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Xbox Mass layoffs Are Expected To Hit On July 2, 2025

The previously rumored mass layoffs at Xbox are expected to happen on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, according to a new rumor.

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lukasmain9h ago(Edited 9h ago)

They will have fired close to 20,000 people all up after this round of lay-offs coming, since the ABK deal announcement in January 2022. Shocking really

January 2023:
Microsoft laid off 10,000 employees, which was a significant workforce reduction.

January 2024:
Approximately 1,900 gaming employees were laid off following the Activision Blizzard acquisition.

May 2025:
Microsoft announced a further 6,000 layoffs as part of an organizational shift.

June 2025:
Additional layoffs, including 650 in the gaming business, focused on corporate and support functions

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Obscure_Observer7h ago

"They will have fired close to 20,000 people all up after this round of lay-offs coming, since the ABK deal announcement in January 2022. Shocking really"

It's not that shocking considering these numbers aren't just Xbox numbers as you're deliberately trying to make it seem for some reason.

Interestingly, another no shocking fact is that whenever Microsoft releases its quarterly earnings reports, you're quick to point out that those numbers aren't exclusive to Xbox. Yeah... go figure.

Ganif5h ago

They also fired around 2500 people across Microsoft's gaming divisions and Zenimax shortly after buying it, and before they closed down 4 studios including Arkane and Tango.

I remember Satya boasting about how compassionate he was for splitting the list 50/50 across the two companies.

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Obscure_Observer3h ago

"They also fired around 2500 people across Microsoft's gaming divisions and Zenimax shortly after buying it"

Bring your sources. I´ll wait.

1dmj1h ago

He doesn’t have any sources lol

He also forgot that Sony does layoffs too

Hereandthere6h ago

Let's hope its not as bad as socials are making it, good luck to those that unfortunately lose their jobs.

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Lightning775h ago

Could be not as bad could be horrible. But it's Ms so I'm expecting the absolute worst.

-Foxtrot5h ago

Sometimes I feel like they brought in Sarah to take the heat away from Phil.

Phil has always stuck his nose into everything Xbox related when it's something positive or at least neutral but as soon as they went the multiplatform root he's stood back and let Sarah do most of the talking in terms of PR. Now they are doing the same with layoffs.

The person who should be let go is Phil himself.

RhinoGamer882h ago

Phil and his inner circle of circle jerk bros like AG.

Obscure_Observer2h ago

"Phil has always stuck his nose into everything Xbox related when it's something positive or at least neutral but as soon as they went the multiplatform root he's stood back and let Sarah do most of the talking in terms of PR. Now they are doing the same with layoffs."

You have no idea what you´re talking about.

*IF* Microsoft decides to address the upcoming layoffs, Matt Booty will be the one in the spotlight since he is the president of XGS.

Phil will probably be on some bs drama later doing interviews telling people how "devastated" and "sorry" he is for those affected while wiping away his tears with money.

Sarah is the President of Xbox (hardware) so she will be better off taking care of hers business and let both Matt and Phil face the backlash.

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