On Tuesday, during an earnings call, AMD revealed that the next-generation Xbox console could arrive sooner than expected, possibly in 2027.
Financial earnings calls have long been a major source of tech companies’ future plans, and it appears AMD may have just let the cat out of the bag regarding the next-generation Xbox home consoles. Speaking in an earnings call on Tuesday (reported by PC Mag), AMD’s CEO Lisa Su stated that its development of Microsoft’s next-gen SoC (System-on-Chip) is “progressing well to support a launch in 2027”. Su also says the console will feature “an AMD semi-custom SoC” as its main operating system.
A system-on-a-chip operating system integrates CPU, GPU, memory and interface functions into a single microchip. This approach is similar to what the upcoming Steam Machine console-like device from Valve is expected to deliver, with AMD supplying the hardware. AMD chief executive Lisa Su said, “From a product standpoint, Valve is on track to begin shipping its AMD-powered Steam Machine early this year.”
According to a 2023 Microsoft leak, the next-generation console was expected to support cloud-based gaming, feature a cylindrical design, and launch in 2028. It is possible that AMD’s production and development timelines have accelerated the release by up to a year, positioning it closer to the Steam Machine’s arrival. Su announced the partnership between Xbox and AMD in June 2025. Since then, the collaboration has resulted in the release of the ROG Xbox Ally X, a handheld device powered by AMD processors.
While the reporting appears credible, as was the case with the 2023 leak, consumers should treat the information cautiously until an official announcement is made. Even if the next-generation Xbox console is currently projected for a 2027 release, AMD’s plans could still change.
