Xbox President Sarah Bond has confirmed that Microsoft's next-gen console is in development. There's been no shortage of rumors and speculation surrounding the company's future console plans, especially amid recent price controversies and the release of its ASUS-manufactured handheld. Many details about the next-gen Xbox are still a mystery, but fans now know there is something in the works at Microsoft after all.
Gaming hardware as a whole has struggled to sell as well as in the past, apart from some notable exceptions like the Nintendo Switch 2. Tariffs and other macroeconomic factors have also cast doubt over price accessibility, leading some to believe big changes are in store for future systems. Some have even claimed that the next-gen Xbox was no longer a certainty, although Microsoft has denied these rumors. Now, gamers have some additional clarity from the company.
In an interview with Variety, Bond said "we have our next-gen hardware in development," while outlining some of Xbox's plans beyond its recently released handhelds. While she didn't go into specifics, she did mention the company has at least begun designing and prototyping. Bond also said Xbox is partnering with AMD on the project and will...
