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The new Xbox will look more like a PC than a classic console

The next Xbox will feature a scalable design, with hardware upgrades and access to stores such as Steam

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Microsoft is planning a radical change for its next console: a modular structure that would allow it to launch different versions without redesigning the system from scratch.

This strategy would turn the future Xbox into a hybrid between a console and a PC, opening the door to frequent revisions and greater technical flexibility.

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The future Xbox will be a hybrid between a console and a PC | La Derecha Diario

What is known so far about the new Xbox?

In recent weeks, leaks have circulated about the future consoles from Sony and Microsoft. However, in Xbox's case, the latest analyses suggest a different approach.

Rumors about Magnus, the APU that the next Xbox would use, indicate that it will have a scalable design. This would allow it to adapt to different configurations, something more common in the PC world than in the console world.

An architecture that would allow constant upgrades

Instead of launching a closed console that remains the same for 7 years, as is customary, Microsoft would seek to upgrade components without modifying everything.

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Microsoft would seek to update components without modifying everything | La Derecha Diario

This means that we could see a family of Xbox consoles with different features, without losing compatibility, similar to what happens with prebuilt PCs.

What would this new approach from Microsoft look like?

The technical analysis by Digital Foundry highlights that the modular design would allow CPU and GPU to be combined more freely, adjusting power and price.

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The modular design would allow for a freer combination of CPU and GPU | La Derecha Diario

This would enable more affordable and more powerful versions, even portable ones, under a single platform.

A model similar to Surface, but applied to gaming

It is mentioned that Microsoft could imitate the approach of its Surface line, where different manufacturers such as ASUS participate in the hardware.

The parallel with the failed 3DO console from the 90s is inevitable, although this time with a unified ecosystem controlled by Microsoft.

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The parallel with the failed 3DO console from the '90s is inevitable | La Derecha Diario

What advantages would this "PC-like" Xbox have?

  • Greater flexibility for users when choosing power and price
  • Compatibility with digital stores such as Steam and Epic Games Store
  • Hardware upgrades without the need to change consoles

When would this new generation arrive?

For now, there are no confirmed dates. Rumors indicate that Xbox could launch before PlayStation 6, but there are still no certainties.

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When will this new generation arrive? | La Derecha Diario

In addition, many key details remain to be revealed, such as ray tracing features, machine learning, and more.

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