Fortune reports Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Helix could retail between $1,200 and $1,800 in 2028, prompting debate over subsidies, subscription models and the future of console pricing.
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Microsoft has introduced a new a la carte Cloud Playtime option that lets owners buy streaming hours for games they already own, starting at $0.24 per hour.
Xbox has landed a streaming‑rights deal for Grand Theft Auto VI, allowing the game to be played via Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch, though the agreement is limited to consoles.
Minecraft’s first new dimension in over 14 years, The Sift, will appear in Minecraft Dungeons II on Sept. 29 and become part of the base game in 2027.
Microsoft is adding its Xbox app to TCL smart TVs, arriving in the coming months just before the company rolls out a pay‑as‑you‑go option for Xbox Cloud Gaming in November.
Xbox chief Asha Sharma confirms that Microsoft’s upcoming Project Helix will be a family of devices rather than a single console.
Helldivers 2’s ‘Devoid of Liberty’ patch brings a new hostile sector, a four‑member SEAF squad and extra emotes, and is available on Xbox at no extra cost.
A Reddit user posted photos of a likely Xbox Elite Series 3 controller featuring a tiny built‑in screen, new scroll wheels and repair‑friendly design, though the unit does not currently function.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a significant restructuring involving 3,200 layoffs and the divestment of five internal studios, citing financial declines and a need to refocus on core business.
Industry analyst Joost van Dreunen suggests Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's next phase will focus on making the platform more efficient, a role she was reportedly hired for.