AMD has hinted that the next-gen Xbox hardware could arrive as early as 2027, following comments made during the company’s recent earnings call. While Microsoft hasn’t officially confirmed a launch timeline, AMD’s remarks offer new insight into the progress of future Xbox development.
During the call, AMD executives discussed the company’s performance across data center, AI, consumer computing and gaming segments. As part of the gaming discussion, AMD referenced its long-term semi-custom silicon partnerships, including its ongoing work with Microsoft on Xbox hardware.
Key highlights include:
- Continued progress in semi-custom system-on-chip (SoC) development.
- Continued collaboration with Microsoft on next-generation Xbox hardware
- The state of AMD’s gaming and semi-custom business as the current console cycle matures
- The long-term outlook for custom silicon platforms beyond the current generation
Points of Executive Comment in the 2027 window
AMD Chairman and CEO Lisa Su stated that development of Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox hardware is progressing well and is based on a semi-custom AMD SoC. She added that work is on track to support a possible launch window of 2027, while clarifying that the final timing depends entirely on Microsoft’s plans.
AMD CFO Jean Hu noted that the current console cycle is entering a later phase, which naturally affects short-term revenue from semi-custom chips. However, she stressed that AMD’s console business remains supported by long-term partnerships, including Xbox.
Meanwhile, Matt Ramsay, SVP of Computing and Graphics at AMD, talked about the company’s broader gaming roadmap and reiterated Xbox’s role in AMD’s long-term semi-custom strategy, confirming continued collaboration on both current and future models.
Broader context of Xbox strategy
Microsoft has already confirmed a multi-year strategic partnership with AMD to co-engineer the silicon in a range of Xbox devices. This partnership includes:
- Traditional console
- Possible Xbox handheld style devices
- Next Generation Xbox Cloud Gaming Servers
Microsoft has also suggested that its next-generation Xbox will focus on a premium experience by supporting multiple form factors, further blurring the line between the console and PC ecosystems.
While Microsoft has yet to announce official details, AMD’s comments strongly suggest that the groundwork for the next-generation Xbox is underway. If the current trajectory holds, 2027 could mark the arrival of Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox platform, although the company retains full control over the final launch date. Internal documents previously revealed by the FTC case against Microsoft had pointed to a launch in 2028, but Microsoft has since clarified that those materials no longer reflect its current plans.
