A new development has occurred in the gaming world, and it’s all the gaming world is talking about: the first information regarding Microsoft’s secret project has begun to leak, and the incredible details we’ve heard are as follows.
The YouTube channel Moore’s Law Is Dead, known for its leaks, has made significant claims about this upcoming Xbox. According to the information shared by Moore’s Law Is Dead, the console, expected to be released in 2027, will be dazzling in its performance. Unfortunately, this power will come at a cost: the new Xbox is rumored to significantly strain gamers’ budgets due to its high price. There are rumors circulating that this next-generation Xbox will make a difference and will be available for sale at a price between $800 and $1,200.
So, where did these leaks come from out of nowhere? The truth is: Microsoft isn’t very pleased with the sales of its current Xbox Series consoles. Unable to achieve the breakthrough they expected, it seems they’ve now decided to draw up a new roadmap. The situation is this: the company plans to completely break the new Xbox out of conventional molds. They are now planning to create a machine that is not just a console, but a much more flexible, ‘hybrid’ structure.
New Xbox Leaks: What Awaits Us?
Among the most important innovations accompanying this new approach is: According to rumors, the new Xbox will no longer tie you solely to Microsoft’s own store. Instead, it is also rumored to support PC platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store, which we all use.
If we compare this to its biggest rival: According to rumors, the new Xbox’s processor will have an area 46% larger than the processor planned for the PlayStation 6. This gives us the first hint about the power difference between the two consoles.
So how will this processor be so powerful? The answer lies in the manufacturing technology. To get an idea of the processor’s power, simply look at its size. This chip, which forms the brain of the new Xbox, spans an area of 408 mm². Simply put, on paper, this means a significant power difference. The chip is manufactured by TSMC, the expert in this field, using one of the most advanced methods called ‘3 nanometer’. In short, it wouldn’t be wrong to say this is one of the most efficient and powerful manufacturing techniques on the market right now.
And how will this console play games? That part also seems quite robust. It will be powered by an 11-core Zen 6 processor for smooth gameplay. To create those amazing-looking worlds and explosion effects, a graphics powerhouse with 70 compute units will come into play.
This powerful duo will also be accompanied by a special assistant for artificial intelligence tasks: an XDNA 3 Neural Processing Unit (NPU) with 110 TOPS of power. In short, it wouldn’t be wrong to call this a special ‘brain’ that will enable characters and worlds in games to behave much more intelligently.
