Xbox CEO calls Project Helix a ‘family of devices’
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated during a Gamescom 2026 interview that the next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, will be a "great family of devices." This strategy shifts from a single hardware release to a multi-device approach. While Sharma's comments to BBC News and at the gaming event confirm the project's name and nature, the specific hardware configurations remain undisclosed. The move coincides with reports that Microsoft is shifting its strategy back toward physical media for the Xbox platform.
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- ✓ Xbox CEO Asha Sharma described Project Helix as a "great family of devices."
- ✓ Project Helix is the codename for the next-generation Xbox.
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Asha Sharma explicitly described Project Helix as a "great family of devices" during Gamescom 2026.
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Xbox CEO confirms Project Helix as a family of devices
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated during a Gamescom 2026 interview that the next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, will be a "great family of devices." This strategy shifts from a single hardware release to a multi-device approach. While Sharma's comments to BBC News and at the gaming event confirm the project's name and nature, the specific hardware configurations remain undisclosed. The move coincides with reports that Microsoft is shifting its strategy back toward physical media for the Xbox platform.
Why it matters
Project Helix represents Microsoft's primary response to the upcoming PlayStation 6. The company is balancing the transition to digital services with a need for consumer affordability. This hardware shift marks a departure from the traditional single-console generation cycle.
What is confirmed
- Xbox CEO Asha Sharma described Project Helix as a "great family of devices."
- Project Helix is the codename for the next-generation Xbox.
Still unconfirmed
- Microsoft is leaning back towards physical media for Xbox.
What to watch next
- Official reveal of the specific devices within the Helix family
- Announcement of the disc-to-digital program details
- Technical specifications comparing Project Helix to the PS6
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Xbox CEO confirms Project Helix as a 'family of devices'
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has confirmed that Project Helix, initially announced as a next-generation console, will be a family of devices. This revelation comes as the company considers affordability and a disc-to-digital program for its future console. The exact composition of the family of devices remains unclear.
Why it matters
The confirmation from Asha Sharma provides a significant shift in understanding what Project Helix entails. Initially thought to be a single next-generation console, it now appears to be a broader lineup of devices. This change in strategy could impact the gaming industry and Microsoft's position within it. The company is also focusing on affordability and digital integration.
What is confirmed
- Project Helix is a family of devices
- Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed Project Helix as a family of devices
- Xbox is considering affordability for its next-gen console
Still unconfirmed
- Project Helix devices could cost between $2000-$3000
What to watch next
- Details on the composition of Project Helix family of devices
- Release dates for Project Helix devices
- Pricing strategy for Project Helix devices
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