Xbox CEO Describes Project Helix as 'Family of Devices' Rather Than Single Console
Source Summary
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma clarified that Project Helix, initially announced in March as Microsoft's next-generation console, will actually comprise a family of multiple devices rather than a single device. Sharma made the statement to BBC News when asked about whether Helix would be a discless console, though she did not directly answer that specific question. Microsoft separately announced a program for digitizing physical games.
Why it matters
The shift from a single next-generation console to a family of devices signals Microsoft's strategy to offer multiple hardware options at different price points and performance levels for the gaming market.
What remains uncertain
The specific number, names, specifications, and release timeline of the devices in the Helix family remain unconfirmed.
