Xbox CEO warns rising memory costs may delay and raise price of Project Helix
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Updated · Windows Central · Apr 27
Xbox CEO warns rising memory costs may delay and raise price of Project Helix
14 articles · Updated · Windows Central · Apr 27
Asha Sharma confirmed that development kits for Project Helix will ship next year, but no launch timeline is set due to volatile memory prices driven by the AI boom.
Sharma emphasized that memory costs will affect both the console's pricing and availability, with Xbox prioritizing building a quality next-gen device despite industry-wide shortages.
The memory shortage, fueled by AI data center demand, has already impacted companies like Valve and may prompt Sony to delay its PlayStation 6, highlighting widespread challenges across the gaming industry.
How can Xbox deliver a next-gen leap if the AI boom consumes all the best memory?
Will the 'RAMmageddon' crisis finally force console gaming into a cloud-first future?
Beyond memory, how will U.S. tariffs further inflate the final price of the next Xbox?
Could Sony and Microsoft be forced to delay their new consoles until 2029?
Are AI giants like OpenAI unintentionally killing the next generation of console gaming?