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Helix Targets 2 M Units as Console Shipments Fall 2026

7/15/2026

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U.S. analysts forecast Microsoft’s Project Helix will sell about 2 million units at launch.
S&P Global projects global console shipments will drop to 33.9 million in 2026, a 19.5 percent decline.
RAM and storage prices are expected to normalize by 2028, enabling $600-$800 launches for Xbox and PS6.
Neil Barbour predicts console sales could reach 37.4 million annually by 2030, including 17.2 million PS6 units.

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U.S. analysts forecast Microsoft’s Project Helix will sell about 2 million units at launch.
S&P Global projects global console shipments will drop to 33.9 million in 2026, a 19.5 percent decline.
RAM and storage prices are expected to normalize by 2028, enabling $600-$800 launches for Xbox and PS6.
Neil Barbour predicts console sales could reach 37.4 million annually by 2030, including 17.2 million PS6 units.