In a recent discussion, Xbox President Sarah Bond tackled rumors surrounding the future of Xbox consoles, confirming that an advanced, premium console is currently under development. Despite speculation regarding Xbox potentially being removed from retailers such as Costco, Bond reassured that Xbox is collaborating with AMD on a next-generation console. This forthcoming console is said to be a hybrid system with the capability to play games from both Xbox and PC, a notion that Bond suggested may hold some truth.

Bond characterized the forthcoming console as a “very premium, very high-end curated experience,” drawing comparisons to the ROG Xbox Ally X, a handheld PC recognized for its premium pricing and access to multiple gaming storefronts beyond the Xbox store. This capability may indicate a transition towards a more adaptable gaming platform.

While Bond’s remarks connected the new console to the ROG Xbox Ally X, she allowed for some ambiguity. The hybrid features of the handheld and its access to various storefronts could be elements contemplated for the new console. Microsoft’s Gaming CEO, Phil Spencer, has previously shown interest in broadening storefront options on Xbox consoles, aligning with the possible trajectory of the next-gen console.

The sole confirmed aspect is that Xbox will persist in launching new consoles following the Xbox Series X|S, integrating some of the innovative concepts evidenced in the ROG Xbox Ally X.