Microsoft’s Next Gamble: The Xbox Series X25 and the End of Iteration
By Marcus Osei · 5 min read
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The mood inside the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles last June was one of quiet, calculated redirection.
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For months, the rumors have been swirling like a Pacific Northwest storm.
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To understand where the X25 is going, you have to look at where the Series X stumbled.
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The X25 is rumored to feature a bespoke SoC (System on a Chip) designed in collaboration with AMD, but with a twist: a heavy reliance on a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU).
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Time is the one thing Microsoft can't buy.
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By launching the X25 in late 2026, Microsoft effectively skips the mid-generation doldrums.