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Microsoft Confirms Next-Gen Xbox Development Amid Exit Rumors

10/19/2025

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Sarah Bond, Microsoft president, confirmed the company will develop next-generation Xbox hardware despite exit rumors.
In a Variety interview, Bond noted an AMD partnership after stating, "We are 100% looking at making things in the future."
The remarks follow reports of retailers reducing Xbox stock and concerns over pricing.
The timeline for new hardware remains uncertain as Microsoft pursues innovation across handhelds and cloud services.

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Sarah Bond, Microsoft president, confirmed the company will develop next-generation Xbox hardware despite exit rumors.
In a Variety interview, Bond noted an AMD partnership after stating, "We are 100% looking at making things in the future."
The remarks follow reports of retailers reducing Xbox stock and concerns over pricing.
The timeline for new hardware remains uncertain as Microsoft pursues innovation across handhelds and cloud services.