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Next Xbox runs full Windows, merges PC and console gaming
Next Xbox to run full Windows, launching Steam and Epic Games
Next Xbox runs full Windows, merges PC and console gaming
The next Xbox console will run full Windows, allowing games from Steam and Epic Games Store. It merges PC and console with premium specs and AI features.
2026-02-10T14:50:17+03:00
2026-02-10T14:50:17+03:00
2026-02-10T14:50:17+03:00
The next Xbox console is set to be a true breakthrough. According to insider Jez Corden from Windows Central, the new system will run on a full version of Windows. This means users will be able to launch not only games from the Microsoft store but also third-party platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store. The console combines a TV-friendly interface with the capabilities of a standard PC, opening up entirely new use cases.Microsoft plans to release "super-premium" versions, while third-party manufacturers are preparing more affordable models that could even surpass the original console in power. Preliminary data suggests the base next-generation Xbox might cost around $1000, but memory and component shortages until 2028 could drive the price even higher.Technical specifications look impressiveThe system features a single-chip Magnus design with eleven cores, a GPU based on RDNA 6 with 68 compute units, up to 48 GB of GDDR7 memory, and a dedicated neural chip for AI functions. Support for 3D V-Cache is also not ruled out. This could mark the first step toward a fully open and flexible gaming console ecosystem, where PC and console merge into one.
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Next Xbox to run full Windows, launching Steam and Epic Games
The next Xbox console will run full Windows, allowing games from Steam and Epic Games Store. It merges PC and console with premium specs and AI features.
The next Xbox console is set to be a true breakthrough. According to insider Jez Corden from Windows Central, the new system will run on a full version of Windows. This means users will be able to launch not only games from the Microsoft store but also third-party platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store. The console combines a TV-friendly interface with the capabilities of a standard PC, opening up entirely new use cases.
Microsoft plans to release "super-premium" versions, while third-party manufacturers are preparing more affordable models that could even surpass the original console in power. Preliminary data suggests the base next-generation Xbox might cost around $1000, but memory and component shortages until 2028 could drive the price even higher.
Technical specifications look impressive
The system features a single-chip Magnus design with eleven cores, a GPU based on RDNA 6 with 68 compute units, up to 48 GB of GDDR7 memory, and a dedicated neural chip for AI functions. Support for 3D V-Cache is also not ruled out. This could mark the first step toward a fully open and flexible gaming console ecosystem, where PC and console merge into one.
