Xbox Project Helix is a bit hard to follow right now, but Microsoft has since pulled back the curtain a bit on its upcoming generational initiative. For one, we know a handheld is in the works, but a fully fledged console is also coming.
While many pundits expected the Xbox brand to retract after the appointment of current CEO Asha Sharma, the company seems to be making major efforts to rejuvenate the brand, amid crushing layoffs.
While many leaks have come out since about the Project Helix console, things have since changed. According to a report from Fortune, Project Helix could be pricier than expected [via GR].
Based on the report, we'll likely see the Xbox Project Helix console release by "Christmas 2028," which isn't a shocker. Although Sony hasn't shared their updated timeline for the PlayStation 6, 2028 seems like a safe bet, especially as publishers look to weather the current economic storm.
What concerns many fans is the price, and the first reported figures aren't ideal. Right now, the Xbox Project Helix console could hit $1200-$1800 USD, according to alleged internal predictions from Microsoft. That's kind of what reality is for new hardware, especially since Valve just increased...
