Microsoft reportedly plans a 2027 Xbox handheld and a 2028 Project Helix console, possibly priced at $1,200 to $1,800

Summary

Microsoft is reportedly planning a next-generation Xbox handheld for the 2027 holiday season and its next-gen console, codenamed Project Helix, for the 2028 holiday season, according to a Fortune report cited by The Verge. Digital Trends reports that the company may be planning a whole family of devices rather than a single console, and that Project Helix could be priced as high as $1,800. Ars Technica reports that Microsoft reportedly projects a $1,200 to $1,800 price for Project Helix and that the Xbox maker is also apparently planning its own gaming handheld for next year. Engadget, citing a profile with Xbox's CEO, reports that Microsoft is targeting a 2028 release for its next-gen Xbox, which could be very expensive, and says the console might cost $1,800. All of these reports are secondhand, and the articles provided do not include an on-record confirmation from Microsoft. The Verge report does not say whether a manufacturer other than Microsoft would make the handheld.

Timeline

1. The Verge

   20 Oct 2026, 18:45 UTCSource ↗

   The Verge reports, citing a new Fortune report, that Microsoft is reportedly planning a next-generation Xbox handheld for the 2027 holiday season and the Project Helix next-gen console for the 2028 holiday season.

2. Digital Trends

   20 Oct 2026, 19:42 UTCSource ↗

   Digital Trends reports that Project Helix is eyeing a 2028 launch and that its price could be as high as $1,800, and says Microsoft may be planning a whole family of devices rather than a single gaming box.

3. Ars Technica

   20 Oct 2026, 21:14 UTCSource ↗

   Ars Technica reports that Microsoft reportedly projects a $1,200 to $1,800 price for the 2028 Project Helix console and that the Xbox maker is also apparently planning its own gaming handheld for next year.

4. Engadget

   20 Oct 2026, 22:01 UTCSource ↗

   Engadget reports, based on a profile with Xbox's CEO, that Microsoft is targeting a 2028 release for its next-gen Xbox, which could be incredibly expensive and might cost $1,800.