Exclusive: Microsoft’s 2027 Xbox could be a huge shift for the platform

The next‑gen Xbox is starting to take shape, and new signals from ASUS suggest Microsoft is targeting 2027 for its next major hardware push. That lines up with what I reported last year: Microsoft’s future console is shaping up to be far closer to a streamlined Windows 11 gaming PC than a traditional Xbox box.

The idea is simple but bold. The next Xbox would run a TV‑first console interface by default, but underneath, it’s essentially a full Windows machine capable of running Xbox titles, legacy games, and a wide range of PC software. If Microsoft pulls this off, the next generation won’t just be about faster hardware; it’ll be about redefining what an Xbox actually is.

For an idea of how the Gen 10 Xbox will function, you can look to the current Xbox Ally. The Xbox Ally platform from ASUS is a hint at a very early version of the next-gen Xbox console formula….