Microsoft is collaborating with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to build multiple next‑generation Xbox hardware options aimed at a range of price points, according to a report summarised by Pure Xbox from Windows Central.

The report says the next first‑party Xbox will act as the "baseline, quintessential Xbox experience" while partner hardware could provide alternative configurations. Windows Central indicated that Microsoft's Windows partners may produce different hardware, including additional "consoles", to broaden the line‑up beyond the first‑party model.

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Pure Xbox's coverage also notes that a first‑party Xbox handheld remains a possibility in the longer term, though such a device was not described as the immediate focus of the partnership strategy.

Observers suggest the approach mirrors aspects of the broader PC ecosystem, allowing Microsoft and partners to target multiple market segments and price tiers rather than a single monolithic product. The report does not provide firm pricing or a definitive release window for any upcoming hardware.

The original report and Pure Xbox's summary are available online: Pure Xbox — Report: Xbox working with OEMs to build next‑gen options for a range of price points.

No official confirmation or detailed specifications have been released by Microsoft; further announcements are expected from the company and its hardware partners in due course.