According to recent reports, Microsoft is preparing to expand its gaming hardware lineup with two major releases over the next four years. The company is allegedly targeting the 2027 holiday season for the launch of a dedicated Xbox handheld device. This would be followed in 2028 by a next-generation home console, currently referred to by the codename Project Helix.

While the reports outline a timeline for these releases, specific details regarding the hardware remain unconfirmed. It is currently unclear if the handheld device will be manufactured directly by Microsoft or if the company will partner with third-party hardware makers, similar to its previous collaborations with Asus on the ROG Ally. The ambiguity stems from the fact that Microsoft has not officially disclosed the technical specifications or the manufacturing strategy for these devices.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly referred to Project Helix as a "family of devices," a phrasing that suggests Microsoft may be moving toward a multi-platform hardware strategy rather than relying solely on a single flagship console. The reports indicate that these moves are part of a long-term effort to maintain competitiveness in the gaming market, though Microsoft has yet to provide an official comment or roadmap to verify these specific dates or product categories.