Project Helix will be a ‘family of devices,’ Xbox CEO confirms

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1. 14d ago

   Xbox Project Helix to be a 'family of devices'

   Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed Project Helix will be a 'family of devices', not a single console. The next-generation hardware is expected to offer a multi-tier lineup, with affordability being a consideration. Specific hardware details remain unannounced. This development suggests Microsoft is planning a diverse range of devices for its next-generation Xbox lineup.

   Why it matters

   The confirmation comes as Microsoft prepares to compete with Sony's next-generation console, the PS6. Project Helix is a codename for the next-generation Xbox hardware. The company has recently launched a disc-to-digital program for Insiders, allowing users to convert physical discs into digital copies.

   What is confirmed

   • Project Helix will be a "family of devices"
   • Asha Sharma is considering the affordability of the next-generation hardware

   Still unconfirmed

   • The "family of devices" could imply a multi-tier lineup for Project Helix

   What to watch next

   • Specific hardware details for Project Helix
   • Pricing and release dates for the next-generation Xbox devices
   • Microsoft's response to Sony's PS6 lineup
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. columbuspost.com — Xbox CEO Says Project Helix Will Be a “Family of Devices,” Pointing to Multi-Tier Next-Gen Lineup
   2. tech.yahoo.com — Xbox Helix will battle PS6 with 'great family of devices' — here's what they need to win gamers back
   3. www.vgchartz.com — Xbox CEO Says Project Helix is a 'Family of Devices' - News
   4. en.as.com — Xbox confirms that Project Helix will be “a family of devices”
   5. www.theverge.com — Sean Hollister
   confidence 90%
2. 16d ago

   Xbox CEO describes Project Helix as a family of devices

   Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed Project Helix consists of a "family of devices" rather than a single console. While Sharma is considering the affordability of the next-generation hardware, specific hardware details remain unannounced. Separately, Xbox launched a disc-to-digital program for Insiders on Monday, allowing users to convert physical discs into digital copies.

   Why it matters

   Project Helix represents the next generation of Xbox hardware. The shift toward a family of devices suggests a diversified hardware strategy. The new digital conversion tool addresses the transition away from physical media.

   What is confirmed

   • Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed Project Helix is a "family of devices".
   • Project Helix is more than a single console.
   • Xbox released a disc-to-digital program for Insiders on Monday.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Asha Sharma is thinking about the affordability of the next-gen console.
   • Project Helix may not use discs.

   What to watch next

   • Official hardware specifications for Project Helix
   • Public release date for the disc-to-digital program
   • Pricing details for the next-generation device family
   Sources used for this update (8)

   1. XBOX Wire — Your Discs. Now Also Digital.
   2. BBC — Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console
   3. Windows Central — Xbox's disc-to-digital program goes live for Insiders on Monday — Here's how it works
   4. The Verge — Xbox CEO calls Project Helix a ‘family of devices’
   5. hothardware.com — Xbox Project Helix Is a Family of Devices, CEO Sharma Confirms
   6. Video Games Chronicle — Project Helix will be a ‘family of devices,’ Xbox CEO confirms
   7. metro.co.uk — Xbox boss confirms next gen Project Helix is more than one console
   8. tribune.com.pk — Xbox Project Helix confirmed as 'family' of next-generation devices
   confidence 90%