Xbox teases holiday 2024 hardware news & next-gen console roadmap

Microsoft has just confirmed that they’re invested in a next-gen Xbox console, and they have some hardware-related news coming during the 2024 holiday season.

Ever since the launch of the Xbox Series S|X consoles, fans have been wondering when Microsoft may release a refreshed model or jump into next-gen.

There have been quite a few leaks and rumors throughout the last year, including the idea of a digital-only Xbox Series X and a new controller redesign.

On February 15, 2024, Microsoft confirmed that they’re looking at the next-gen roadmap and teased some holiday 2024 hardware news.

Xbox confirms hardware news and next-gen console roadmap

During the Official Xbox podcast, Xbox president Sarah Bond shared some exciting news surrounding future Xbox-related hardware.

The biggest is that they’re going to share some “exciting” hardware news during the 2024 Holiday season. It’s unclear what exactly it will be, but many are certain that it’s not going to involve next-gen hardware.

(Topic starts at 17:41)

When it comes to what will be released after the Series consoles, however, she made it clear that they’re focusing on more power.

“We’re also invested in the next-generation roadmap. What we’re really focused on there is delivering the largest technical leap you will have ever seen in a hardware generation, which makes it better for players and better for creators and the visions that they’re building,” said Sarah Bond.

On top of Sarah’s comments during the podcast, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer spoke with The Verge and revealed that the Xbox Hardware teams are thinking about “all different kinds” of releases.

“[The team is] really thinking about creating hardware that sells to gamers because of the unique aspects of the hardware. It’s kind of an unleashing of the creative capability of our hardware team that I’m really excited about,” Spencer said.