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Industry reports indicate that Microsoft’s next Xbox console may not reach the market until at least late 2027, with the possibility of further slippage should supply issues persist.
Pure Xbox summarised recent coverage noting that Windows Central reporter Jez Corden had previously suggested a 2027 launch window. More recent commentary from Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson raised fresh concerns, arguing that global DRAM shortages driven by surging demand for AI servers could push next‑generation console timelines back.
Those shortages stem from increased purchases of high‑capacity memory by data centres and AI firms, a shift that has tightened availability and pushed up lead times for components used in consumer hardware. Several analysts and reporters now warn that component competition could affect console makers’ ability to secure the necessary parts on the timescales previously expected.
Pure Xbox’s piece said Microsoft may not have a firm internal schedule, with sources suggesting the company’s commitment to a late‑2027 release is not definitive. No official confirmation or denial has been issued by Microsoft about a launch window or the influence of current memory market conditions on its plans.
The situation leaves the next Xbox’s timetable contingent on broader supply‑chain developments. Industry watchers will monitor DRAM production and allocation to determine whether a late‑2027 release remains feasible or whether production constraints will force manufacturers to defer launches into 2028 or beyond.
The rumour was compiled from recent reporting by Pure Xbox, which linked the earlier Windows Central reporting and Insider Gaming commentary. Further clarity is expected only when Microsoft provides an official statement or when supply pressures materially ease.
Source: Pure Xbox