Xbox will be hosting a new digital event on May 7, which will give viewers new information about the company’s next console, currently codenamed Project Helix. Project Helix will be the next official console from Xbox, acting as a successor to the Series X/S. Several rumors have been circulating about the system over the last few months, which is to be expected before full details have been announced.
Earlier this month, Xbox debunked rumors that Project Helix will be a third-party device, like the ROG Xbox Ally. Xbox VP of Next-Gen Jason Ronald personally stepped in to correct the speculation, noting that this will be a first-party console. That means it’s being made internally at Xbox, rather than from a partner company such as ASUS. There have also been rumors that Xbox will allow outside groups to offer their own Helix products, but nothing has been confirmed.
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When is Xbox’s Project Helix Event
- Thursday, May 7, at 9 a.m. PT
A new Xbox digital event will stream on the company’s YouTube channel on May 7 at 9 a.m. PT. The event is being called a “Game Dev Update,” and Jason Ronald and Xbox GM of Portfolios and Programs Chris Charla will be on hand to introduce Project Helix. The event will focus on several other elements that should be important to Xbox’s partners, including information on developer tools, changes to the marketplace, and more. In addition to all that, viewers can expect to see a recap of Xbox’s announcements from GDC.
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At this time, it’s unclear exactly how much of the show will be dedicated to Project Helix. However, the system is already getting a lot of promotion, with Xbox sending Project Helix gift packages to streamers. That seems to suggest that Xbox is ready to begin the hype cycle for the new system, even if it won’t be released for a while. Hopefully, the company will offer some solid information while making fans and developers excited about what’s in store for the future.
There are a lot of concerns for Xbox in advance of the new console. For one thing, the Xbox Series X/S struggled to find an audience, and the last few years have been tough for the brand. There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding Xbox, in large part due to the company’s shifting strategies and messaging. Xbox is going to have to win consumers back, and that could be a challenge. Additionally, memory shortages could drive up the price of the new Xbox system. There have already been a number of price increases for the Xbox Series X/S, and fans are concerned about just how much Project Helix will cost.
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Right now, little information has been publicly revealed about Project Helix. New Xbox boss Asha Sharma says Project Helix will play both Xbox and PC games. That could make the system appealing for a lot of people, while greatly expanding the games the system can play. It remains to be seen whether that will be enough to generate interest in the console, but it should help it stand out more, which is something the Xbox Series X/S failed to do. Fans will want to tune into the show on May 7 to see if Xbox has anything else important to reveal.
