Gizmodo Xbox Project Helix Pricing Concerns Amid Handheld Device Launch Plans
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- •Project Helix console may cost $1,200 to $1,800 without subsidies.
- •A new Xbox handheld device is expected to launch in late 2027.
- •Microsoft has not confirmed whether it will subsidize the console's price.
Recent reports indicate that Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console, Project Helix, may cost between $1,200 and $1,800 unless subsidized. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has acknowledged that such a price point could deter consumers. The console is expected to launch in late 2028, while a new Xbox handheld device is slated for release in late 2027. The handheld aims to provide a distinct gaming experience, potentially using its own software rather than Windows. Microsoft has not confirmed the specifics of the handheld or the console's pricing strategy. The gaming community is divided on the implications of these developments, with some analysts suggesting that the handheld could fill the gap until the console's release. Microsoft has previously subsidized Xbox consoles, but there are indications that this practice may change moving forward.
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