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Let’s be honest, Microsoft and its Xbox console haven’t been doing all that well in the last decade. Sony, with its PlayStation consoles, has completely managed to wreck Xbox to the point where Microsoft has accepted defeat and started its multi-platform journey for games.
However, it seems like there’s still a bit of hope for the future of Xbox. Microsoft is preparing to launch a brand-new console dubbed“Xbox Prime.”The company’s next-gen console might be coming to us in 2026 and could prove to be the key to overcoming PlayStation’s wrath.
Microsoft’s Xbox Prime console might launch in 2026
New rumors have surfaced online suggesting thatthe next-generation Xbox, which could be called Xbox Prime, is all set to release in 2026 and feature aCall of Dutytitle that’s developed by Infinity Ward right at its launch.
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The rumors come from one of the most reputableCall of Dutyleakers, TheGhostofHope. He states that it’s crucial to take this information with a‘grain of salt’since Microsoft hasn’t said anything officially about the subject.
Take this with a huge grain of salt:I’m hearing that the next Xbox console is still coming in 2026 and will be called “Xbox Prime”. Still unclear if it’s a code name or the actual name. I’ve heard Infinity Ward’s next COD is still being considered a day one release for this.https://t.co/JKGMsKU9br
If you’re unaware, previously leaked Microsoft documents suggested that the next generation of consoles would be released sometime in 2028. So, if these new rumors were to come to fruition, plans would have had to change.
Considering how badly the Series S/X did against PS5 this generation,it’s not surprising that Microsoft is keen to switch up its approach. Let’s not forget the fact that the last time the company was ahead of its competitors, it pushed out the Xbox 360 a full year earlier than the PS3.
This move proved to be a successful one as 360 is the most successful console for Microsoft yet. What’s also interesting about these leaks is that there’s a chance thatCall of Duty2026 might be an Xbox exclusiveand skip PlayStation altogether.
Microsoft is also working on an Xbox handheld
It’s not just the rumors of Microsoft working on the next-gen console; in recent years, we’ve been hearing various things about the company also working on anXboxportable gaming device.
Over the course of 2024, many reputable Microsoft such as Jez Corden, insisted that a handheld is on its way, but gamers weren’t convinced due to the company’s failures with gaming hardware in the last decade.
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While chatting withBloomberg, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer revealed that all the rumors regarding a handheld are true. Microsoft is thinking about ways it could innovate in the portable gaming sphere and is currently prototyping its first handheld system.
While Microsoft’s efforts for the handheld go on, Spencer has confirmedthat the console won’t hit the shelves in the near futureas it is years away from launch. It’s going to be interesting to see HOW Microsoft manages to shake up the industry with the rumored Prime and handheld console.
With that said, do you think Microsoft can win over the next-generation console wars? Let us know in the comments below.
Dhruv Bhatnagar
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With over 4 years of experience in content writing and more than 1,000 articles published for FandomWire, Dhruv is a seasoned writer when it comes to the gaming space. He’s deeply passionate about titles such as GTA Online, Forza Horizon, and Pokémon Go, committed to bringing readers deep dives and latest updates.
