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Project Helix: The Next Xbox Is In Development | Console Creatures
Microsoft has announced that its next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, is in deep development, working in conjunction with AMD. This new console aims to significantly advance ray tracing performance and integrate AI into the graphics pipeline, promising enhanced efficiency and visual fidelity for Xbox and PC games. Developers will receive dev kits next year, and the console is designed to support games from four previous generations of Xbox.
Early Xbox Project Helix specs promise "next-generation" AI upscaling and an "order of magnitude leap in ray tracing performance" as Microsoft tries to win the next-gen console war before it even starts
Microsoft has revealed early specifications for its next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, developed in partnership with AMD. The console will feature custom AMD silicon designed for next-generation DirectX and FSR, promising significant advancements in AI upscaling and an order of magnitude leap in ray tracing performance. Dev kits are expected to roll out in 2027.
Microsoft spills the beans on its Xbox-PC hybrid at GDC while suggesting it's still years away
Microsoft revealed details about Project Helix, a future Xbox console codenamed to bridge the gap between console and PC gaming, at GDC. The hybrid system aims to play both Xbox console and PC games, with alpha versions expected to ship to developers in 2027, suggesting a potential release in 2028. The company emphasized the increasing importance of PC to the Xbox experience.
Project Helix alpha development kits to ship in 2027; Xbox mode coming to Windows 11 in April
Microsoft Gaming announced that alpha development kits for its next-generation 'Project Helix' hardware will ship in 2027, featuring custom AMD technology for enhanced ray tracing and performance. Additionally, an Xbox mode will be integrated into Windows 11 in April, allowing for a seamless transition between productivity and gaming.
Microsoft lifts the lid on Project Helix at GDC Festival of Gaming
Microsoft revealed technical details for its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, at the GDC Festival of Gaming. Xbox VP Jason Ronald explained that the console will support both PC and console titles, featuring a custom AMD SOC with enhanced ray tracing capabilities and neural-assisted rendering. Alpha development kits are slated for release in 2027.
From GDC: Building the Next Generation of Xbox
Microsoft is developing a next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, in partnership with AMD, aiming for significant advancements in rendering and ray tracing. The company is also rolling out 'Xbox mode' to Windows 11, enhancing cross-platform play and game preservation efforts, with alpha hardware versions planned for developers in 2027.
Asus CFO Nick Wu thinks Apple's MacBook Neo is 'certainly a shock to the entire market'
Asus CFO Nick Wu expressed surprise at Apple's launch of the affordable MacBook Neo, calling it a 'shock to the entire market' given Apple's premium pricing history. Wu believes PC vendors, including Microsoft, Intel, and AMD, are taking this seriously and discussing competitive strategies. He also noted that the software ecosystem differences between Apple and Intel/AMD factions may limit immediate switching incentives for consumers.
Intel announces Arrow Lake 'Plus' desktop chips with more cores and clocks for less cash—and…
Intel has announced two new desktop CPUs, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, as part of its refreshed Arrow Lake lineup. These chips offer increased core counts and clock speeds at attractive price points, alongside a new software tool called the Intel Binary Optimization Tool (BOT) designed to improve gaming performance.
Intel confirms Core Ultra refresh rumors, announcing "the fastest desktop gaming processors" the brand "has ever built," and I hope this means long-term support for its current motherboard socket
Intel has officially announced a refresh of its Core Ultra desktop processors, launching the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. These new CPUs are designed to be the fastest desktop gaming processors Intel has ever built and will use the existing LGA1851 motherboard socket. The company also introduced the Intel Binary Optimization Tool to improve processor efficiency.
Intel's New Gaming CPUs Are Its Fastest, And Cheapest, Yet
Intel has launched two new CPUs, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, aiming to regain market share from AMD with competitive performance and aggressive pricing. These chips offer improved gaming performance over previous generations at lower price points, with the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus launching at $300 and the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus at $200.
Intel unveils its "fastest gaming processor ever," and prices start at just $199
Intel has launched its new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Ultra 5 250K Plus processors, marketed as its fastest gaming processors to date. Featuring up to 24 cores and 5.5GHz clock speeds, these new CPUs are designed to compete with AMD's Ryzen 9 9700X and 9600X, with prices starting at $199.
Xbox Project Helix Gets Key Updates, Including When Developers Will Get The System
Microsoft's Xbox division provided updates on its next-generation Project Helix platform at the Game Developers Conference. Alpha development kits are slated to be distributed to developers in 2027, with the platform featuring custom AMD silicon, advanced raytracing, and neural rendering capabilities. Industry analysts predict a high price point for the console, potentially starting at $900.
Microsoft Teases Project Helix Development Kits at GDC 2026 With New Images
Microsoft has teased development kits for its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, at GDC 2026. The images, shared via Xbox's social media, bear resemblance to past Xbox development hardware and hint at the "XDK" designation. New Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma confirmed Project Helix will lead in performance for both Xbox and PC games.
How to make your very own semiconductor-class cleanroom in a wooden shed and build your own chips, well kinda
A DIY enthusiast has constructed a Class 100 semiconductor cleanroom within a backyard wooden shed using common materials and HEPA filters to maintain positive air pressure. While this setup achieves the necessary air purity for chip manufacturing, the article highlights the prohibitive cost and complexity of acquiring the actual chip-making tools, which run into billions of dollars, making home chip fabrication impractical.
Mesa driver developers discuss expanding profiles and driver tuning for specific apps and games
Valve developer Natalie Vock has proposed improvements to Mesa's app profiles and driver tuning system, currently used by the RADV AMD Vulkan driver. The plan aims to make tuning options more dynamic and easier to manage, potentially expanding to other drivers and incorporating user customization features.
Intel has released the SDK for XeSS 3 so hopefully it won't be long before Arc GPU owners get in on native multi…
Intel has released the Software Development Kit (SDK) for its XeSS 3 upscaling and frame generation technology, enabling developers to integrate its new 3x and 4x frame generation features into their games. While the update is expected to be a straightforward implementation for developers, players will need menu updates to select the new frame generation modes. This move aims to enhance performance for Intel Arc GPU owners, positioning XeSS 3 as a competitive offering against Nvidia's DLSS and AMD's FSR.
Best Gaming CPUs 2026: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs 7800X3D vs 9700X vs 9800X3D vs 9850X3D
This article ranks the best gaming CPUs for 2026, focusing on AMD's Ryzen 7000X3D and 9000X3D processors. It highlights their affordability, power efficiency, and performance, with specific testing of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 9700X, 9800X3D, and 9850X3D.
Xbox Project Helix price could be up to £1,100 claims insider
An insider suggests Microsoft's next-generation Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, could cost between $900 and $1,500 (£700-£1,100) due to its high-end components and current RAM shortages. This potential price point aims to surpass Sony's PlayStation 6 in power, though it raises concerns about market competitiveness compared to existing consoles and upcoming PC gaming hardware like the Steam Machine.
Games Inbox: Will Project Helix be a successful comeback for Xbox?
Readers discuss the potential success of Microsoft's 'Project Helix' for Xbox, with concerns about its high cost and whether it's too late for a comeback. Other topics include the aging audience for single-player games, Nintendo's Direct presentations, and the challenges of reviving the Prince of Persia franchise.
GTA VI May Run Best on Next-Gen Xbox Thanks to AMD Partnership
Speculation suggests Grand Theft Auto VI may perform best on next-generation Xbox consoles due to a strategic partnership between Microsoft and AMD, leveraging AMD's 12_x DNA technology. While some technical analysis points to a potential advantage for Xbox, others remain skeptical, citing Rockstar's history of platform-agnostic optimization and the general unreliability of hardware performance predictions.
