What to expect from the following Microsoft console

At E3 2018, Microsoft triggered the rumor by referencing the next generation of Xbox. After all, the Xbox One was launched in 2013, so it's time to start wondering what the next generation will bring.

Credit: Barone Firenze / Shutterstock.comAt this point, there are many more questions than answers, but here's what we're able to bring together on the next chapter of Xbox.

What will the next Xbox look like?

We do not know what the next release will be sold as (Xbox One? Xbox One XI?), But internally, Microsoft would call Scarlett. That's according to Brad Sams of Thurrott, who says he saw internal Microsoft documents.

When will the next version of Xbox be available?

Sams also reported that Microsoft is targeting a launch in 2020, but also wrote that plans are still likely to change as far.

Will there be more than one console?

This seems to be the case.

"The same team that delivered unprecedented performance with Xbox One X is deeply engaged in the following Xbox console architecture, where we will continue to meet our commitment to set the benchmark for game consoles," said Phil. Spencer. Note that he said the following Xbox consoles, plural.

The Xbox One X. Credit: Tom's Guide This could mean that the next Xbox will have several versions in its lifetime, the way we've seen the Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X. But that could also mean that there will be several variants to launch with different abilities and price points, a bit like we see with PC games.

Will he play games?

It looks like that. This is not to say that the discs will necessarily go anywhere. But Spencer and other Microsoft executives have talked about the importance of playing any game, no matter where.

"Our goal is to bring the console quality games you see on TV or PC to any device," Spencer told the Guardian. "I want to see the creators with whom I have relationships reach the two billion people who play games[.]"

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Streaming is unlikely to be the only way to play games on Xbox. Everyone does not have this kind of internet connection. But it is possible that the system will play games on your phone, PC or even another system if that's where you want to play. In addition, Microsoft seems to be open to the opening of cross-games, which is not the case of its main competitor, Sony.