Microsoft's Next Xbox Console Set for 2028 Release, PC Cloud Gaming Integration Expected

Microsoft's next generation of Xbox consoles, successors to the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, are reportedly not expected to be released until 2028, according to transcripts of a May 2022 meeting between Microsoft executives. The company is considering a combination of a single main platform target for developers and a range of specs similar to PC gaming. The current multi-model approach, with the Series S being weaker but more affordable than the Series X, is likely to continue. However, challenges such as supply shortages and game delays due to the pandemic may impact the long-term viability of the less powerful Xbox Series S.