Microsoft's Project Helix Console Reportedly Priced at $1,200–$1,800
Ars Technica reports Microsoft internally projected a high price range for its next-gen console, Project Helix.
According to Ars Technica, Microsoft internally estimated that the upcoming Project Helix console could retail between $1,200 and $1,800 at launch in 2028. The outlet also reported that Microsoft may subsidize this price if it chooses to lower consumer costs.
Fortune reported via Ars Technica that Microsoft pressured its hardware team to accelerate Project Helix timelines by several months, utilizing AI tools where applicable. Former Xbox executive Mike Ybarra expressed skepticism about the console's reported price range, stating that such a high cost would not sell meaningful units and would have zero value compared to alternatives.
Key facts
- $1,200–$1,800 internal price projection for Project Helix
- 2028 launch timeline for the next-gen console
- Microsoft reportedly considering price subsidy
Sources
- Ars TechnicaMicrosoft reportedly projects $1,200 to $1,800 price for 2028 Project Helix
- WccftechXbox Project Helix Projected $1200 Price Is Hard To Believe, Former Xbox Exec Says, As System Would Have Zero Value