Microsoft confirms next-gen Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, will be powered by custom AMD SoC and feature 'FSR Diamond' — 'Xbox Mode' is also coming to Windows 11

Microsoft has revealed details about its next-gen Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, which will feature a custom AMD SoC and integrate AMD's next-gen FSR "Diamond" stack for enhanced graphics. The console will run both console and PC games and introduce an "Xbox Mode" to Windows 11 in April, limiting background processes for optimized performance. Project Helix will support neural rendering and utilize FSR Next for upscaling and ray regeneration, aiming for breakthrough graphics performance. The collaboration between AMD and Microsoft suggests ongoing development for Project Helix, with alpha kits expected to be distributed in 2027 for a potential late 2027 launch.