Xbox executive denies Xbox Project Helix third party console rumors

Expected to launch in 2027!

There are a lot of rumors regarding Microsoft’s next-generation console, Xbox Project Helix. The recent ones are all related to this console, which can be considered a third-party console.

However, recently, the Xbox vice president has had to step up and clarify the situation and put several claims to rest. Let’s check out more details in this article.

Jason Ronald confirms Xbox Project Helix to be a first-party console

Jason Ronald, Xbox’s Vice President of Next Generation, has recently addressed the speculation that suggests that Microsoft might step away from manufacturing its own console.

The recent rumors suggested that the third-party companies could take over the production, which could offer their own version of the next-gen system.

However, responding to all these claims, Ronald has made it specifically clear that Xbox Project Helix will be a first-party Xbox console. This means that it will be developed and released directly by Microsoft.

Where did rumors come from?

All these rumors and confusion started from the comments made by industry insider KeplerL2. The insider suggested that third-party manufacturers could release their own variants of Helix-powered devices in the future.

Due to this, many gamers and fans speculated that Microsoft would not produce its own upcoming console.

But a closer look will show that even if such third-party solutions exist, they will probably arrive late and will not replace the true Xbox equipment.

Conclusion

Although Ronald has removed the idea of Project Helix beign a third-party console, he also did not rule out the possibility of additional devices.

These leave custom companies like ASUS or MSI with the possibility of revealing their own Helix-version consoles in the future.

For now, Xbox Project Helix is rumored to launch during the holiday season of 2027, potentially alongside Sony PlayStation 6. The early developer kits for the console are expected to be distributed sometime next year.

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