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Microsoft's Xbox division has confirmed that new next-generation hardware is in development, with prototypes and designs underway, and a partnership with AMD announced, aiming to offer more innovative gaming options for various types of players.
Microsoft confirms it is actively developing new next-generation Xbox hardware, despite recent reports suggesting otherwise, emphasizing their commitment to innovation and supporting their Game Pass ecosystem, even as they face challenges in hardware sales and market competition.
Google has canceled the development of its Pixel Tablet 3, known internally as "Kiyomi," marking a significant shift in its hardware strategy. This decision, confirmed by multiple industry sources, redirects personnel to other projects and suggests a lack of commitment to the tablet market despite the recent launch of the Pixel Tablet in 2023. The Pixel Tablet 2, expected next year, may face challenges as a result of this strategic change.
Rumours about the Microsoft Surface team taking over Xbox hardware development are "not true," as the Surface team has been assisting Xbox since the release of the Xbox One S in 2016. Reports of Xbox potentially leaving the hardware business were also ruled out, with the team reportedly greenlighting several new hardware projects, including a potential handheld console. Updates on this story may be revealed in Xbox's business podcast later this week.
A social media post claims to have insider information on the release date and price of the Nintendo Switch 2, along with supposed images of the console's Home Menu. However, Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, has stated that the company is constantly developing various hardware but did not provide specific details. Furukawa emphasized the importance of good technology rather than gimmicks in Nintendo's hardware, contradicting the leaked information. The credibility of the leaks remains uncertain.