Xbox Next in 2027? AMD CEO Just Spilled the Beans

Okay so I saw this news drop and had to share. AMD's CEO Lisa Su just gave us the biggest hint yet about when we're getting the next Xbox. During a recent earnings call, she mentioned their semi-custom chip for the console will be ready to "support launch in 2027."

Now, AMD doesn't just casually mention console launch dates. They make the chips that power both Xbox and PlayStation, so when Su says their silicon is ready for 2027, that's basically Microsoft's timeline right there. What's interesting is the timing - that puts us at about 7 years after the Series X/S launch, which feels about right for a console generation these days.

Here's what gets me excited though. We're talking about a semi-custom SoC here, not just an off-the-shelf chip with some tweaks. Microsoft learned their lesson from the Series S holding back this generation. I'm betting they're going all-in on one powerful box this time. And with 2027 being the target, they've got time to nail the specs and maybe even catch up to whatever Sony's cooking.

The real question is whether Microsoft sticks with traditional console hardware or goes harder into cloud gaming. Phil Spencer keeps talking about playing Xbox games everywhere, so maybe this "console" is something different? Either way, start saving now - new console launches aren't cheap, and 2027 will be here before you know it.