when & whither next gen consoles ?

invalid@example.com (marees), marees
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:02:04 +0000
Console Gaming

1. xbox

1. series x2

1. hardware design finalized. ready for large scale manufacture

2. technically could release sometime in 2027

3. software show-stoppers

1. RDNA 5 drivers

2. FSR 5 software readiness

3. game readiness for next-gen RDNA RT & PT

4. Windows 12

5. directX12 new features (including co-operative vectors)

6. xbox-windows merger at OS level

7. xbox app / store full screen experience (for handhelds & TVs)

8. xbox enhancements for game devs for easier deployment

4. Hardware config

1. TSMC 3nm

2. magnus SoC, AT2 GCD

3. AT2 = 3x AT4 (~= 3x ps5 pro / 3x 9060xt)

4. 192bit gddr7

5. 4 + 8 + 2 cpu config (with a few cores disabled)

6. NPU with 2 different power & performance modes

7. priced around $800 to $1200 ??

2. handheld

1. hardware

1. tsmc 3nm

2. medusa premium soc, AT4 GCD

3. AT4 ~= ps5 pro / 9060xt at full power consumption

4. 128 bit lpddr5x on FP10 socket to be shared with medusa point-1

5. likely CES 2028 release based on...