By Fraser Gilbert
Publication Date: 2026-02-08 18:01:00
We’ve been hearing quite a lot about the next Xbox console lately, and now Windows Central is back with another fresh report on what they’ve been learning behind the scenes — including details on its potential 2027 release window.
Earlier this week, AMD CEO Lisa Su made headlines when it was suggested that the next Xbox console could be ready to launch in 2027, and Windows Central says this is a “best case scenario” release year for the system, but the Xbox team aren’t “forcing themselves to adhere to a specific hard cut-off point”.
“I’m told Microsoft insiders were a little taken off guard by Lisa Su’s comments on the Gen 10 Xbox’s timeline.”
“Microsoft hasn’t fully internally committed to a hard 2027 launch window for the next-gen Xbox platform, since so much of it hinges on improvements to Windows 11 and other factors. Microsoft’s Windows and Xbox teams are collaborating harder than ever to get the OS into shape for a polished, console-like experience on Xbox.”
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