OG Xbox's PC-console hybrid plans were very similar to Project Helix, according to co-creator

Xbox was supposed "to be a PC running Windows" from the start ...
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I turned an 8th gen Intel PC into a retro console, and it surprised me

No GPU needed for up to PS2 gaming on this old Intel PC.

The Real Reason Xbox’s Project Helix PC Console Hybrid Has Gamers Worried

Xbox Project Helix would merge Xbox console play with PC storefront access, but pricing and setup complexity remain major ...

'Xbox Mode' Will Soon Turn Your PC Into A Gaming Console

Xbox Mode is a feature that will let players control their Windows 11 computer with a controller to select and play their favorite games, like on Xbox.
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I’m a PC builder of 20 years. The latest games make me want to switch to console

I’m an avid PC builder. I built my first PC nearly 20 years ago as a teenager with the help of my mom, and I fell in love with the whole process almost instantly. I was already a PC gamer at the time, ...

Xbox Exec Explains How Project Helix Will Bridge the Xbox/PC Game Development Gap

Chris Carla, the general manager of portfolio and programs at Xbox, discussed how game developers can prepare for developing ...

Microsoft Confirms Some Big Hitters for Xbox Game Pass April 2026 Wave 1 Lineup

April 2026 is shaping up to be a big month for Xbox Game Pass, with a number of high-profile games hitting Microsoft’s subscription service. Here's what to expect.