AMD to Develop Processor for Next-Gen Xbox: Strengthening Long-Standing Microsoft Partnership

Alright, so here’s a wild thought. Microsoft, they’re buddying up with AMD again. Who saw that coming? Maybe everyone, maybe no one. But, they’re talking long-term — like when you decide to buy a houseplant you’re really going to take care of. You get it?

Anyway — right, so Sarah Bond, she’s up there with the fancy title over at Xbox, and she’s saying how they’re gonna make these new Xbox consoles together. And here’s the kicker: it’s not just for your living room, but like, for stuff you can take with you. Portable stuff. Imagine chilling in a park with a game in your hands — tech dreams, folks.

Now, they’re using AMD chips. Still. Obviously, right? I mean, what else would they do? Super fancy ones, more oomph, but still clinging to the old stuff like your favorite worn-out sneakers. Something about Zen CPU cores and Radeon, and if you’re into that, bless you.

And hey, Sarah’s talking about how they’re making things visually cooler — graphics levels through the roof with AI power. Honestly, the jargon can be a wonderland or a maze, depending on your vibe. But crucially, your old games? Safe and sound.

No launch dates yet — because why rush? I recall they hinted about the Xbox Series X way back before the world turned into a pumpkin in 2020. So, by my wild speculations, maybe jot down holiday 2026 for some Xbox magic under the tree. Picture a shiny new SoC, maybe Zen 6, RDNA 5? Or am I just dreaming? Who knows.

What’s juicy, though, is this Xbox going portable. Remember when handhelds were cool but niche? Now, it seems Microsoft’s eying that gold mine, and maybe it’ll be the next big thing. Or not, who can really say?

Sarah’s also got big dreams. Play anywhere, any game, any time. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? Consoles, PC, cloud, maybe a toaster for all I know. The future’s wide open, and she’s hyped — like double espresso hyped.

They’re building platforms, she says, that’d let you game wherever, whenever — as if my phone wasn’t already a needy little box demanding playtime. And there’s this vibe of coziness with Windows too, making it all buttery smooth for gaming.

So, that’s the scoop. Sort of chaotic but, hey, it’s like that sometimes. Stay tuned, they say. And don’t forget to poke Tom’s Hardware for updates, because they’ve got the goods.

Who knows, you might end up needing a whole new room just for these gadgets. 🎮