The media gained access to concept visuals of Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox console, a project codenamed Xbox Keystone. Registered in June 2022, the project was said to be designed to stream games via the Xbox Game Pass subscription, according to reports cited by DTF through Windows Central. The early concept art indicates a design that echoes current Xbox Series models but on a notably smaller footprint. Recent updates, however, suggest Microsoft halted development on the device after encountering challenges delivering a streaming console in a price range of roughly $99 to $129.
Microsoft’s gaming chief, Phil Spencer, had previously noted that the company was exploring a lower-cost option for an Xbox console that could run games over the cloud. He later acknowledged that the idea was abandoned in the fall of 2022. While the concept artwork has surfaced, stakeholders are unlikely to receive official details about the device any time soon. In the meantime, rumors persist about what the final product could have looked like and how it might have fit into Microsoft’s broader strategy for cloud gaming and Game Pass.
Despite speculation, one long-standing myth does not hold water: the notion that all gamers drink energy drinks while playing is simply unfounded. This myth has persisted in gaming culture, but it has no basis in fact and should be treated as part of internet folklore rather than a reflection of actual player behavior (citation: Windows Central).