Overview
- New Microsoft Gaming chief Asha Sharma said the device will “lead in performance” and play both Xbox and PC games.
- Microsoft plans to share initial details at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, which runs March 9–13.
- Project Helix is a codename rather than the final product name.
- Specifications, launch timing, pricing, and whether third‑party PC stores like Steam or Epic will be supported have not been disclosed, with storefront access only reported as unconfirmed speculation.
- The reveal follows Phil Spencer’s departure and Sharma’s appointment, framing a shift toward a more ecosystem‑focused, hybrid strategy.