Next Xbox may cost $1,200–$1,800 and target 2028 release
Compiled from 10 sources · Updated 21 Oct 2026, 15:41 · AI-assisted, every point checked against its source · How we make our news →
Reports suggest Microsoft's Project Helix console could cost between $1,200 and $1,800, with a 2028 release date. These claims come from Fortune and unvetted sources. A profile with Xbox's CEO also mentioned a $1,800 price. No official confirmation has been made by Microsoft. The evidence remains unconfirmed due to reliance on leaks and single sources.
At a glance
- The next Xbox is reportedly priced between $1,200 and $1,800, according to multiple unconfirmed reports from Fortune and an unvetted source.
- Microsoft is targeting a 2028 release for the next Xbox, as reported by Fortune and a profile with Xbox's CEO.
- There are conflicting reports about the release date, with some suggesting a 2027 launch for a handheld version.
UK prices we track
- Xbox Series X: not in stock at any UK retailer we track (2 listings)
From Sifu Deals' own price tracking of UK retailers, last checked 21 Oct 2026, 06:17. Prices change quickly.
How sure can we be?
The claims about the Xbox's price and release date are based on unconfirmed reports from Fortune and unvetted sources. While Fortune is an established outlet, the lack of independent verification and official confirmation from Microsoft means the information should be treated with caution.
What it means for buyers
Gamers and buyers should be cautious about making purchasing decisions based on these unconfirmed reports. The current Xbox Series X is out of stock at every UK retailer we track, but there is no indication that the next Xbox will be available sooner. Waiting for official confirmation may be the safer option.
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Sources (11)
- Video Games Chronicle: Report claims next Xbox is targeting 2028 and could cost between $1,200 and $1,800
- TechPowerUp: Xbox Helix Console Reportedly Headed for Holiday 2028 at $1,200 to $1,800
- Ars Technica: Microsoft reportedly projects $1,200 to $1,800 price for 2028 Project Helix
- Eurogamer: Xbox's next-gen console to reportedly cost up to $1,800, with a Helix handheld coming in 2027 and a full release in holiday 2028
- GamesIndustry.biz: Project Helix reportedly launching in late 2028, projected to cost between $1,200 and $1,800
- Push Square: Worried About PS6 Price? Next Xbox Could Be as Much as $1,800
- Pure Xbox: Report: Xbox To Release Next-Gen Handheld In 2027 & Expensive Helix Console In 2028
- Engadget: The next Xbox might cost $1,800, report says
- Wccftech: Xbox Project Helix Won’t Arrive Until Holiday 2028, but Fortune Says It Is Internally Projected to Cost $1,200 to $1,800
- Wccftech: Xbox Project Helix May Be Waiting On Big Launch Exclusive, As Its Reported Holiday 2028 Date Isn’t Tied To Hardware
- Fortune
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