"Rumor: Next Generation Xbox to Launch Early with Zen 5 CPU, Cheaper than PS6"
The next generation Xbox, set to be released in 2026, will be powered by a Zen 5 CPU instead of a Zen 6 CPU as previously rumored. Microsoft plans to release the console earlier than the PlayStation 6 to set the message for the next generation of consoles, similar to the Xbox 360 generation. The hardware will be less powerful but cheaper than the competition, with a more powerful hardware revision expected later. Rumors suggest a cloud-gaming-focused console may also be released. Sony, on the other hand, is reportedly working on a PlayStation 5 Pro console to be revealed and released next year.