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Xbox Project Helix Could Launch Without a Controller
MP1st • • technology
Key Points:
- Microsoft’s gaming plans remain uncertain, with potential changes to Xbox Project Helix aimed at making the console more affordable for a wider audience.
- Insider Jez Corden suggests Microsoft might sell the next Xbox without including a controller in the box to reduce costs, similar to the approach rumored for Steam Machines.
- Many players already own multiple Xbox controllers, which supports the idea of excluding a controller from the console package, though this could increase costs for those needing to buy a new one separately.
- There are rumors of a new Xbox controller featuring haptic feedback, which could complicate the decision to sell controllers separately if it raises prices for consumers.
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasizes the need for Xbox to become a sustainable business, noting that platforms like YouTube currently monetize Xbox games more effectively than Microsoft does.
