The next Xbox console is rumored to feature an RDNA 5 and Zen 5 based SoC, and is set to launch ahead of the PS6 in order to emulate the success of Xbox 360.
YouTuber RedGamingTech claims to have new information on the next generation Xbox console, including details on the hardware specs, planned release window, and the reason behind the launch timing.
The YouTuber mentioned that the specifications them as well as insider Kepler are reporting for the next generation Xbox console are not based on the Zen 5 instead of the Zen 6 CPU architecture. They added that this is probably because the console is being pushed to launch at an earlier time frame. As a result, Zen 6 simply would not have been ready by then.
RedGamingTech mentioned that if we look back at the Xbox 360, which is arguably about the most successful Xbox generation, the software giant launched its console before the PS3. While there were some issues with the hardware in terms of reliability, the Xbox 360 was relatively easy to develop for and featured decent hardware specs at the time. They mentioned that the PS6 is likely going to be a more expensive console than the next Xbox, as it will feature more advanced technology.
The YouTuber stated that Microsoft is looking to launch the next Xbox console sometime in the year 2026. This release window was also mentioned by Jeff Grubb during a recent episode of Game Mess Decides. He stated that he had heard rumors about the possible release of a next generation Xbox console in 2026 from someone who was a part of leaking PS5 hardware specs prior to the console’s launch back in 2020.
Grubb stated that during the court case leaks, it had been revealed that Microsoft was planning a Digital edition of its Xbox Series X console with a cylindrical form factor. However, according to the leaker, plans have changed and Microsoft will skip a mid-gen refresh in favor of an early start of the next generation cycle in the year 2026.
