Microsoft could launch several Xbox consoles along with AMD

The collaboration between Microsoft and AMD could lead to different types of Xbox hardware.

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The Xbox hardware strategy continues to generate debate following the announcement of the next-generation collaboration between Microsoft and AMD. The company recently confirmed that this agreement will be used to develop a new generation of devices within the Xbox ecosystem, something that has sparked many interpretations about what the brand is really preparing.

The topic has been recently analyzed by the Digital Foundry team in one of the episodes of the DF Direct podcast, where they commented on what exactly that “range of devices” mentioned by Microsoft could mean.

Digital Foundry believes Xbox could launch several types of hardware

During the conversation, Digital Foundry’s analysts pointed out that the strategic partnership with AMD could allow Microsoft to develop different types of Xbox devices, not just a traditional console.

As they explained, one possibility would be a system based on an AMD APU, similar to the approach already used by current consoles, but with a design that could adapt to different power levels. In that scenario, Microsoft could consider a lower-end device alongside more powerful hardware, taking advantage of the advancements in modern APUs, which are increasingly offering more performance in compact systems.

Multiple devices

The reference to a “portfolio of devices” also leaves the door open to different formats within the Xbox ecosystem. This could include traditional consoles, portable devices, or even hardware designed for other types of experiences, in line with Microsoft’s strategy to expand the platform’s reach.

The announcement of this collaboration came shortly after the presentation of the ROG Xbox Ally, the portable device developed in partnership with ASUS. However, Microsoft’s statement specifically mentioned future Xbox consoles, suggesting that the company is working on more than one type of hardware for its next generation.

For now, Microsoft has not detailed exactly which devices will arrive within this strategy, but the collaboration with AMD points to a phase where Xbox could expand beyond a single console to offer multiple hardware formats within the same ecosystem.