Key Takeaways
- The next Xbox will be like a PC that can be connected to your TV, differentiating it from a regular console.
- The new Xbox will be a major change from the current consoles, essentially a PC with a TV-friendly shell and specific specs.
- Developers will be building for Windows PC in a way that they know exactly what the specs will be for the next Xbox.
During the latest episode of The Xbox Two podcast, well-known Windows Central journalist Jez Corden shared his thoughts based on what he has heard about the upcoming Xbox. According to him, the next Xbox will be something like a PC that can be connected to your TV, making it quite different from a regular console.
Corden’s statement, which should be taken as just a rumor, comes from a person who likely has connections with Microsoft. He made this comment in response to another recent rumor about next year’s Call of Duty game.
No Devkits for the Next Xbox Yet?
You might remember that a few days ago, a leaker claimed that the 2026 Call of Duty would be developed using the next Xbox devkits, possibly releasing in 2026.
Jez Corden does not seem to believe that Call of Duty for 2026 is already being worked on using the next Xbox devkits, mainly because, according to him, these devkits do not exist yet. Microsoft is apparently facing a shift in how gaming hardware is managed.
Corden stated, “There are no devkits right now. So like the idea that developers have already gotten the next-gen Xbox dev kit… that’s just not accurate,” around 1:11:00 in the podcast video. He explained that the new Xbox will be a major change from the current consoles.
Corden explained, “The idea is that the next Xbox is gonna be a PC in essence but with a TV friendly shell that also has a specific set of specs in mind.” This design would make it easier for developers to work on games, as they would not need to make many changes to the PC version of the games.
He further added, “Developers will be building for Windows PC in a way but in such a way that they know exactly what the specs will be.”
So, while the Call of Duty rumor might hold some truth, Corden believes that if it is accurate, the discussion around devkits is more about the technical specifications developers are being told to aim for, rather than a physical devkit actually being available yet.
In other Xbox news, some users have been banned by Microsoft for purchasing games from foreign stores using VPNs to take advantage of lower prices.
