Xbox unveils first tech details of its next generation console, codenamed Project Helix

Xbox revealed technical details for its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, which will feature a custom AMD-based processor co-designed to support advanced DirectX capabilities and neural rendering techniques. The system promises an "order of magnitude leap" in ray tracing performance and will incorporate machine learning-based upscaling and deep texture compression for more realistic gaming experiences. Developers can expect alpha hardware versions starting in 2027, while Xbox commits to maintaining backward compatibility across four console generations.