New Xbox Series X models in the works?

Is Microsoft preparing new Xbox Series X models? New rumors fuel the famous “Project Keystone”.

It’s an open secret, manufacturers are already working on their next technologies. While Sony was already working on its PS5 Pro, Microsoft would finalize a more powerful chip for its Xbox Series X.

A new chip for the Xbox Series X

The new generation consoles would soon shift up a gear. It has been rumored for a few weeks that Sony is already working on its PS5 Pro. A model that should be less imposing than the current beast, more powerful and better ray tracing

. Microsoft, for its part, would not heat up either. According to Brad Sams, who previously published several pieces of information about the Xbox Series X, the Redmond-based company would also be preparing an improved model. Finally somehow.

In fact, the journalist specializing in new technologies has fueled a new rumor on his YouTube channel. According to him, Microsoft is already working on a more compact and efficient version of the chip that powers it. It would already be at an advanced stage. Nevertheless, theinsider

dampens the enthusiasm of the players, there are no big changes on the horizon. It wouldn’t mean more performance for the console, but it would offer better temperature control and be less power hungry.

Project Keystone, a more powerful Xbox?

In short, it wouldn’t be the new and mysterious Xbox series known as “Project Keystone” for now. This new chip is more in line with the ecological ambitions of the American giant, which is committed to offering less energy-consuming consoles. It should therefore not nestle under the hood of this secret project, which is expected to be much more than a simple overhaul and more powerful.

On the contrary, nothing precludes Microsoft considering an Xbox Series X the same size as its little sister that would embed this alternative chip. Another possibility is an all-digital console in the style of the PS5 Digital Edition. One thing is for sure, in the face of supply issues, the upgraded models of consoles ccurrent gen are not for the time being. At least 2023/2024 must be expected.