{"id":363564,"date":"2026-03-13T08:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=413144"},"modified":"2026-03-16T03:34:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:34:57","slug":"microsoft-reveals-new-details-about-its-next-generation-of-consoles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/microsoft-reveals-new-details-about-its-next-generation-of-consoles\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft reveals new details about its next generation of consoles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the recent Video Game Developers Conference, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softonic.com\/articulos\/microsoft-presenta-la-consola-xbox-de-nueva-generacion\">Microsoft presented early specifications for its upcoming console<\/a> project, known as Project Helix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although details are still limited, <strong>the company is committed to incorporating cutting-edge technologies that will shape the future of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/microsoft-reveals-new-details-about-its-next-generation-of-consoles\">the next generation of consoles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Xbox Project Helix | GDC 2026 Keynote:<br><br>\u25ab\ufe0f Plays both Xbox and PC games<br>\u25ab\ufe0f Test units will go out to developers starting in 2027<br>\u25ab\ufe0f BC confirmed with all four Xbox generations<br>\u25ab\ufe0f &quot;New ways to play&quot; iconic games coming later this year<br>\u25ab\ufe0f Seamlesss cross-device play with a\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UUC6Uai5TS\">pic.twitter.com\/UUC6Uai5TS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; KAMI (@Okami13_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Okami13_\/status\/2032097282657497417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A console powered by AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powered by a custom AMD SoC, Project Helix will be designed in collaboration with the next generation of DirectX and FSR, promising a significant leap in graphical performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>According to Jason Ronald, vice president of Xbox, a &#8220;magnitude leap&#8221; in ray tracing capability is expected, along with improvements in texture compression through artificial intelligence<\/strong>, which could result in a smaller installation size for games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Xbox Project Helix - Official Next Generation Console Teaser\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O9cg32XjlXw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ronald highlighted that these innovations will allow developers to load data directly from the SSD, thus reducing the dependence on RAM and improving resource efficiency during gameplay. <strong>The combination of technologies like DirectStorage and Zstd will facilitate data access and increase the operational capacity of systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The development kits for Project Helix will be sent to developers in 2027, suggesting that <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/microsoft-is-going-to-launch-a-new-xbox-series-x-this-will-be-the-new-console-and-release-date\">the full details and capabilities of the console<\/a> will be available later. However, <strong>some analysts have pointed out that <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/the-founder-of-xbox-believes-that-microsoft-wants-to-destroy-the-company\">this project could be Microsoft&#8217;s last attempt<\/a><strong> to make its hardware business viable<\/strong>. &#8220;There is no one in this industry who believes there will be another Xbox if this next machine fails,&#8221; noted an industry expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a strong investment in rendering and simulation technologies, Microsoft seeks to differentiate itself in a highly competitive market, trying to galvanize interest ahead of the console launch. <strong>Expectations are high, and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/this-is-everything-you-need-to-know-about-todays-xbox-developer-direct\">the gaming community is closely watching the developments<\/a><strong> around Project Helix<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Xbox Game Pass\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/8b773de5-0b20-429f-a535-c159557192df\/2791990695\/xbox-game-pass-Xbox%20Game%20Pass%20for%20PC-logo.png\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Xbox Game Pass<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/xbox-game-pass.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/xbox-game-pass.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the recent Video Game Developers Conference, Microsoft presented early specifications of its upcoming console project, known as Project Helix. 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