A new rumor suggests Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, could cost between $999 and $1,200 while delivering major performance gains over the Xbox Series X.
    • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
      17·
      12 days ago

      They’re going to do what Steam is doing and just open up Xbox branding for licensing on PC hardware, much like they did with XBOX Ally. So there will be something for everyone.

      Except people who hate Microsoft, but they were never going to buy it anyway.

      • Eggyhead@lemmings.worldEnglish
        10·
        12 days ago

        I hate Microsoft and I would consider buying it if I can purge it of windows and install Steam OS on it. :)

        • Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          2·
          12 days ago

          That would feel even sweeter if they were losing money on every Helix sold.

          To be honest, my Linux daily driver is a Microsoft Surface Go 1 and it has served me well for the last 6 years.

          Still it’s not what I’d get if I had to choose again.

          So if I have to upgrade from my Steam Deck/Playstation 5 gaming combo, it’s probably be a Steam Machine, even if it’s way less poweful than Helix.

          • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
            1·
            12 days ago

            That would feel even sweeter if they were losing money on every Helix sold.

            They wouldn’t lose money for the same reason Steam doesn’t lose money; they sell them at market value. That’s (part of) why they’re so expensive.

            • Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
              1·
              11 days ago

              Yeah I know. What I wanted to say is that it would be an incentive to buy one (and convert it to Linux) if they were losing money on every unit.

    • Eggyhead@lemmings.worldEnglish
      18·
      12 days ago

      My assumption is that it’s a living room PC with a windows equivalent of steam big-picture mode on it.

      But knowing Microsoft, there will be shenanigans.

  • network_switch@lemmy.mlEnglish
    4·
    12 days ago

    I’m interested in what levels of locked down it may be. Fully open software platform where I can install any OS on it. Maybe locked soley to Microsoft/Windows signed OS image. Open to install any software or only open to a selection of software stores so like Windows/Xbox store, Steam, EGS, etc. Expectations low. Microsoft and hardware devices have no consistent long term vision or identify so they keep pivoting strategies