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Microsoft Confirms Project Helix for Next Xbox Generation

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  • Microsoft confirmed Project Helix as the codename for its next-generation Xbox console.
  • The console is designed to support both Xbox and PC games, blurring the line between console and PC gaming.
  • Microsoft aims to gain market share in the console sector with this new approach.

Microsoft has officially confirmed Project Helix, the codename for its next-generation Xbox console. The announcement was made by Microsoft's new gaming chief, Asha Sharma, who revealed plans to blur the line between console and PC gaming. Project Helix aims to support both Xbox and PC games, with the goal of gaining market share in the console sector.

This confirmation follows years of rumors about Microsoft's next Xbox being capable of playing PC games.

Project Helix aims to support both Xbox and PC games, with the goal of gaining market share in the console sector.

Asha Sharma, Microsoft's new gaming chief

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