Xbox's Next Console, Project Helix, Officially Plays PC And Xbox Games

Microsoft Gaming's new CEO, Asha Sharma, has only been on the job for a short period of time, but she's already made a big announcement. The next Xbox console is codenamed Project Helix, and it's going to play both Xbox and PC games.

Sharma shared the news on social media, and added that Project Helix is a part of Team Xbox's "commitment to the return of Xbox." A video released by Xbox showcases the Project Helix logo and what may be the system's boot-up noise.'

Late last year, former Xbox President Sarah Bond confirmed that the next-generation Xbox is in development, and she also touted Microsoft's partnership with AMD to make it a reality. This was shortly after Microsoft denied it was exiting the gaming hardware business. Bond went on to describe the new console as a "high-end" machine with a "curated experience."