Microsoft's Next Console Will Play PC Games Too, and It's Currently Codenamed Project Helix

Microsoft have moved quickly to shut down the speculation that Asha Sharma's recent appointment as Xbox boss might be a harbinger of the company moving out of the console hardware for good. Sharma has announced that Xbox's next-gen console is codenamed Project Helix and, much more intriguingly, will play PC games as well as Xbox ones.

What We Know About Project Helix

Microsoft's next console will be able to play PC games, a move that could potentially disrupt the gaming industry. The console is currently codenamed Project Helix, and it's expected to be a major upgrade over the current Xbox Series X and Series S.

Impact on the Gaming Industry

The announcement of Project Helix has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, with many analysts predicting that it could potentially disrupt the market. The ability to play PC games on a console could make it more difficult for PC gamers to stick with their current hardware, and could potentially attract new gamers to the console market.

What's Next for Project Helix

Microsoft has not announced a release date for Project Helix, but it's expected to be released in the next few years. The company has also not announced any details about the console's specifications or features, but it's expected to be a major upgrade over the current Xbox Series X and Series S.

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[4] Microsoft's next console will play PC games too, and it's currently codenamed Project Helix