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Xbox is preparing an unexpected hardware shift in 2026 a mini PC with an OEM partner, which indicates a change in its approach to gaming devices. it will have AMD "Zen 2" architecture in its core, according to insider, implying small but substantial performance profile.
The announcement follows Xbox diversifying beyond the full-console hardware. The company seems to be prepared to offer brand in the mini PC category, following its recent move into the handheld market with a PC like device. According to the source, the new machine will be called Xbox-branded but produced by one of the partners in the form of OEM - just as other PC gaming Platforms have done.
There is still very little to know: there is still no publicly available information on the price, specifications, and whether the mini PC will be focused on playing games or on wider PC applications. The only thing we have heard is that the release date is estimated as 2026, which makes it earlier than the next full-fledged console generation, which is scheduled to be launched in 2027.
To the users this may imply an addition of options to the Xbox brand: the current consoles, handhelds, and now possibly a dedicated mini PC. It is also indicative of the overall approach of Microsoft to meet players where they are on TV, in handheld, streaming and possibly now in a compact form-factor PC.
Naturally, it must be taken with a grain of salt, since all insider reports are subject to change: plans might alter, specifications might change, and it is not yet officially confirmed. However, in case the mini PC project is implemented as proposed, it might form a fascinating new sub-book to the Xbox Hardware - a book that merges the traditions of the console with the versatility of the PC.
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