Project Helix is the official codename for the next-generation Xbox console, and Microsoft just confirmed that it will be able to play Xbox and PC games.

This open-handed, full-court press for the next-gen Xbox is less for Microsoft’s own benefit and more to build up hype from a beleaguered fanbase. The Xbox community has been left in the doldrums for the last several years. Fans felt that Microsoft had effectively abandoned the Series X console to push Game Pass subscriptions.

Overview: Xbox Series X delivers strong 4K performance and stable frame rates, providing a smooth and visually impressive gaming experience. Xbox Game Pass

Not one, but two Xbox Series X console exclusive games released last year are hitting Nintendo Switch 2 this month. In fact, one has just been released on the Nintendo eShop, while the other will arrive at the end of the month.

If you’re after a bit of a luxury purchase, and you’re a fan of gaming, then that means keeping an eye out for console deals. The current consoles are likely a chunk of the way through their life cycle,

These images posted to X by the official Microsoft Game Dev account actually appear to show existing dev kits for older console models like the Xbox One and Series X — but given they’re tagged as a “sneak peek” for GDC 2026,