Just about all recent tech has been impacted in price and availability by the AI-driven global memory shortage, and according to the new Xbox CEO, the upcoming Project Helix won't be any different. The forthcoming Xbox console was recently announced at GDC 2026 amid growing consumer concerns about skyrocketing tech prices.
The code-named Project Helix is Xbox's follow-up to the Series X|S, proposed as an ambitious take on what defines a home console and its limitations. Breaking from the standard console-exclusivity norm, Xbox's VP of Next Generation shared that the AMD-powered Project Helix will not only play standard Xbox console games but will also have the ability to play PC games. To the excitement of many Xbox fans, it appears that these consoles will soon be in developer hands, as Microsoft states that dev kits will begin going out in 2027. However, it has been a troubled time for consumers when it comes to tech and console pricing. The current AI craze has left memory in short supply, with sky-high prices hitting store shelves as a consequence. In response, current-gen consoles like the Xbox Series X and PS5 have had to raise their prices to continue market viability....
