Overview
- New Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma says Project Helix will “lead in performance” and plans to discuss it with partners at GDC next week.
- Sharma’s announcement confirms a console–PC direction, with reporting suggesting a Windows-based experience that could support stores like Steam and the Epic Games Store.
- AMD CEO Lisa Su said development of a semi-custom chip for the system is progressing to support a 2027 launch window.
- Analysts caution the device could be costly, with estimates starting around $900, and supply constraints could push release timing toward 2028.
- Microsoft has not shared specs or pricing; leaked reports cite high-end AMD Zen 6/RDNA 5-class hardware, but these details are unconfirmed.