The next Xbox could cost between $1,200 and $1,800 if Microsoft doesn’t subsidize it.
The next Xbox could cost between $1,200 and $1,800 if Microsoft doesn’t subsidize it.
by Tom WarrenOct 20, 2026, 6:45 PM UTC
Tom Warren is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years.
Microsoft is reportedly planning to launch an Xbox “next-generation handheld device” for the holiday season of 2027. The Xbox next-gen console, codename Project Helix, would then launch in the holidays of 2028, according to a new
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