AMD's Lisa Su Suggests 2027 Release Window for Next-Gen Xbox Console
In a surprising twist, AMD CEO Lisa Su has hinted that Microsoft may be eyeing a release window of 2027 for its next-generation Xbox console. According to the semiconductor company's latest earnings call, Valve is already on track to ship its AMD-powered Steam Machine this year, while the development of an Xbox with a semi-custom System-on-Chip (SoC) from AMD is progressing smoothly.
Microsoft has been working closely with AMD since 2025, with Xbox president Sarah Bond announcing a multi-year partnership between the two companies. The partnership aims to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning in future Xbox games, as well as co-engineering silicon across devices for both gaming consoles and handheld consoles.
While Microsoft hasn't explicitly confirmed plans for a new console release next year, industry insiders are taking the 2027 hint as a strong indication that the company is moving forward with its plans. A hybrid game platform combining local hardware and cloud computing was also reportedly in the works before being revealed in leaked documents from the FTC vs. Microsoft court battle.
It's worth noting that the Xbox X and S consoles, released in 2020, didn't quite meet sales expectations compared to their predecessor, the Xbox One. Therefore, if Microsoft is planning a release window of 2027, it could potentially avoid similar commercial struggles. However, without further confirmation from the company, the exact plans for the next-gen Xbox console remain unclear.
In a surprising twist, AMD CEO Lisa Su has hinted that Microsoft may be eyeing a release window of 2027 for its next-generation Xbox console. According to the semiconductor company's latest earnings call, Valve is already on track to ship its AMD-powered Steam Machine this year, while the development of an Xbox with a semi-custom System-on-Chip (SoC) from AMD is progressing smoothly.
Microsoft has been working closely with AMD since 2025, with Xbox president Sarah Bond announcing a multi-year partnership between the two companies. The partnership aims to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning in future Xbox games, as well as co-engineering silicon across devices for both gaming consoles and handheld consoles.
While Microsoft hasn't explicitly confirmed plans for a new console release next year, industry insiders are taking the 2027 hint as a strong indication that the company is moving forward with its plans. A hybrid game platform combining local hardware and cloud computing was also reportedly in the works before being revealed in leaked documents from the FTC vs. Microsoft court battle.
It's worth noting that the Xbox X and S consoles, released in 2020, didn't quite meet sales expectations compared to their predecessor, the Xbox One. Therefore, if Microsoft is planning a release window of 2027, it could potentially avoid similar commercial struggles. However, without further confirmation from the company, the exact plans for the next-gen Xbox console remain unclear.
I'm not surprised at all that AMD's Lisa Su hinted at a 2027 release window for the next-gen Xbox console. Microsoft has been testing the waters with their partnership with AMD and Valve already shipping Steam Machines, so it makes sense they'd want to solidify their tech before making a big splash. The hybrid game platform idea sounds interesting too - combining local hardware with cloud computing could be a major win for gamers. But at the same time, I'm a bit concerned that Microsoft might be rushing into this again after the Xbox X and S didn't exactly set the world on fire. 
got me thinking... is this a clever way to avoid any potential backlash from last gen's sales numbers? 
I mean, if they do decide to drop a new console next year, it's gotta be fire 
or else we'll just end up with another Xbox One situation 
. But on the flip side, 2027 gives them some much-needed breathing room to perfect their next-gen hardware and AI integration 
they been talkin about it since 2018 and now we get this "hint" in 2027? like, we all know ms is playin with fire here... AMD's tech is gonna be lit tho 
their partnership with valve is a game changer (no pun intended) and the hybrid game platform sounds straight out of sci-fi 
but for real, let's hope they can pull off this next-gen console without messin up like last time 
Looks like AMD's got some serious clout now 
Lisa Su dropping hints left and right about Microsoft's next gen plans 
! Like, what even is the point of releasing something in 2027? Are they trying to space out competition or avoid the whole "next-gen" thing getting stale? Also, this hybrid game platform sounds super confusing... isn't that just gonna make things more complicated for devs and gamers alike?
I'm all for innovation and trying new things, but the constant speculation is driving me nuts! 
On the bright side, if they do decide to release it in 2027, they might actually have a chance to get it right this time. We've seen what happened with the Xbox One vs the original Xbox...