Microsoft plans to bring Gaming Copilot to 'current-generation' consoles

Source: Microsoft

Microsoft is looking to expand the reach of its Gaming Copilot AI assistant. GamesRadar reported that the company plans to bring the tech to "current-generation consoles" this year. As it stands, Gaming Copilot is available in beta on the PC, mobile and the ROG Xbox Ally.

The announcement was made by Sonali Yadav, product manager for Xbox's gaming AI partner group, at a Game Developers Conference panel, with the assumption being that the consoles refer to the Xbox Series X/S. However, Yadav did not specify which platforms the AI assistant would be available on, saying instead that they will "continue to bring it to more services that players are playing."

SOURCE

Phil Spencer retires as Microsoft reshapes Xbox leadership

Embed from Getty Images

Microsoft announced a major change in its gaming division on Friday as Phil Spencer revealed he is retiring after a 38-year career at the company. Spencer’s departure comes at a turbulent time for the brand, with Xbox hardware sales reportedly down 32% in the most recent quarter, and overall gaming revenue falling 9%.

The leadership shakeup is compounded by the unexpected resignation of Xbox President Sarah Bond, who was once considered Spencer's natural successor.

Click to read more ...

An ASUS-made Microsoft Xbox handheld console in the works?

Project Kennan render

While Microsoft has confirmed it's been working on a handheld Xbox console, little is known about this heavily rumoured device. A new report from The Verge claims the company is relying on ASUS to manufacture the gaming device.

Codenamed Project Kennan, the console will reportedly feature Xbox branding and will launch late in 2025. The report noted the project is still in development so the timeline might change.

Click to read more ...

Next-gen Xbox rumoured to be a 'TV-friendly PC'

Image: Game Rant

A significant shift in Microsoft's gaming hardware strategy may be on the horizon, with insider reports suggesting the next-generation Xbox console will essentially be a PC housed in a television-friendly shell. This revelation, shared by Windows Central's Jez Corden, indicates a departure from traditional console architecture, potentially simplifying game development and blurring the lines between PC and console gaming.

Click to read more ...