Microsoft's next-generation Xbox release date may be later than Sony due to contract delay with AMD
It has been pointed out that the release of Microsoft's next-generation Xbox may be delayed compared to Sony's next-generation PlayStation due to delays in signing a contract with technology partner AMD.
Microsoft's next Xbox release may lag behind Sony due to a delay signing contracts with AMD, leaker claims | Eurogamer.net
YouTuber and podcaster Moore's Law Is Dead talked about the next generation Xbox developed by Microsoft.
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According to Moore's Law Is Dead, Microsoft said that it is seriously considering partnering with Intel and NVIDIA to develop the next generation Xbox. According to him, as of December 2023, Microsoft has not signed a contract with AMD for next-generation game consoles. It has been pointed out that this is due to the fact that Sony and AMD have already concluded multiple contracts regarding game consoles after PS5.
Moore's Law Is Dead says, ``PlayStation 6 (the next generation of PS5) is already under active development, and Sony has already signed two contracts with AMD.On the other hand, AMD has yet to sign one contract with Microsoft. It's really strange that we haven't.' Moore's Law Is Dead claims that Microsoft is also considering partnerships with Intel and NVIDIA in hopes of being cheaper than the deal with AMD.
Moore's Law Is Dead has learned exclusively that Intel is 'very seriously considering' a partnership with Microsoft and is looking to provide silicon that is at least on par with, or even slightly below, cost. About.
The most important thing Moore's Law Is Dead says is that ``Microsoft has fallen behind Sony in selecting a silicon partner for the next generation of Xbox, so the release of the next generation Xbox may be delayed compared to the next generation PlayStation.'' Points are listed.
Game media Eurogamer.net has asked Microsoft for comment on this matter, but as of the time of writing, no response has been received.
Regarding Microsoft's game division, Jez of Windows Central, a Windows-related media, points out that ``Microsoft has closed the specialized division for providing Xbox games to physical stores.'' Mr. Jez speculated that Microsoft would not stop selling packaged versions of games, but rather that it would outsource it.
Microsoft has also shut down departments dedicated to bringing Xbox games to physical retail ... which if you've seen the digital-only Xbox console leaks ... well, you can get an idea of where Microsoft is going here.
— Jez (@JezCorden) January 25, 2024
In addition, in September 2023, information regarding the ` `renewed version of Xbox Series X that Microsoft plans to release '' was revealed from documents submitted by Microsoft to the court. This renewed version of Xbox Series However, it consumes less power, has a USB-C slot on the front, and will be sold at the same price as the Xbox Series X. One of the major features of Brooklin is that it does not support packaged versions and is a game console that can only play digital versions of games.
In addition, Microsoft has said that it will not sell the packaged version of ' Senua's Saga: Hellblade II ', and it seems that the shift away from the packaged version (shift to the digital version) will continue to accelerate. Regarding this, game industry analyst Daniel Amado said, ``Digital versions of AAA titles account for more than 80% of the Xbox market these days, so the shift to digital versions is not all that surprising.'' This trend definitely shows what kind of game consoles the next generation will be.'
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