GoKawiilXbox CEO Asha Sharma says Project Helix spans multiple devices, not one console
At gamescom 2026, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told BBC News that Project Helix, the code name for Xbox's next-generation hardware, actually refers to a whole lineup of devices rather than a single console. She declined to give specifics or say whether the discless-versus-disc question applies to the entire family, only confirming that all Helix hardware will support both console and PC games and that performance will keep improving.
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The reveal suggests Microsoft may be splitting its next console generation into tiered or specialized hardware rather than one flagship box, mirroring how PCs come in varied configurations. With Sony already committing to an all-digital PlayStation by 2028, Xbox's ambiguity on discs and device count signals it may be positioning Helix as a more flexible, PC-like ecosystem rather than a single competing console.
- Project Helix is confirmed to be a lineup of multiple devices, not just one console.
- Sharma avoided confirming whether any Helix device will be discless, unlike Sony's announced all-digital shift.
- Alpha versions of Helix hardware are expected to reach developers starting next year.
Xbox Wireless Controller — While we wait for Project Helix details, the current Xbox Wireless Controller is the safest bet for gaming now and later — it pairs with Xbox consoles, Windows PCs and mobile devices over Bluetooth. Since Sharma says Helix will play both console and PC games, a controller that already spans both worlds fits perfectly.
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