AMD to Develop Processor for Xbox Next: Team Red Strengthens Partnership with Microsoft

I’m not sure why this caught my eye, but Microsoft and AMD are teaming up again! Yeah, it’s official. They’ve decided to extend their partnership, and this isn’t just some minor deal—it involves next-gen Xbox consoles and portable gadgets. Makes sense? Maybe. But it’s definitely happening.

Sarah Bond, who somehow manages to be both excited and calm, let the news slip. She’s the head honcho at Xbox. Her words? Something along the lines of “we’re going to make magic with AMD for all your gaming needs, be it in your living room or on the go.” Try not to picture a wizard when she says “magic.”

So, here’s the wild part: the new systems will keep using AMD’s semi-custom processors. You might remember those as the brains behind Xbox Series X. The whispers in the room suggest they’ll be faster—thank goodness for backward compatibility, right? It’s like when you upgrade your phone but hope all your apps still work.

Somewhere in the chaos, Bond mentioned that this partnership would push gaming graphics to a level no one’s even dreamed of. Intrigued? Yeah, me too. But what does that even mean? Hopefully, it means fewer awkward glitch screenshots when you’re just trying to enjoy your game.

Now, Microsoft’s not ready to tell us when these magical Xbox wonders will be on shelves. But if history’s our guide, and let’s face it, it often repeats itself, we might see something by holiday season 2026. Think futuristic Zen 6 CPU cores and a snazzy RDNA 5 GPU. I guess speculating is where the fun starts, right?

Here’s my favorite bit: they’re also diving into the world of Xbox portable consoles. Remember the Steam Deck from 2022? That’s the vibe. It’s a niche deal but apparently worth the gamble.

Oh, and if you’ve ever dreamed of gaming on every device you own and maybe a few you don’t, Xbox is making that dream come true. Play anywhere, everywhere, with everyone. They’re heading towards this all-encompassing gaming nirvana. If your dreams don’t scare you…

To end this quirky sidebar, Bond wants us to know they’re working with the Windows team, making sure you’re not shackled to one device. Everything should just flow. Like a digital symphony. Maybe one day, all our tech will just blend into an interconnected dance. Or maybe that’s just my wishful thinking. Anyway—wait, where was I?

Oh yeah, Xbox and AMD are on a mission. And it might just be a pretty cool ride. Stay tuned!