Asha Sharma, head of Xbox, has shared more details about Microsoft's Project Helix, the next generation of Xbox consoles. In an internal memo obtained by Windows Central, Sharma explained that Microsoft is focusing on a "family of machines" rather than a single console. This approach is not new—she had previously hinted at it during Gamescom. "We are moving towards a family of machines for the 10th generation," she said. "There is no single hardware that suits everyone. We will of course have an excellent console first and foremost, but we also know that many players are mobile. We are the best in the world at manufacturing certain products, and we will form partnerships for others." This strategy aligns with Microsoft's previous approach, which included two distinct models for the current generation of consoles: the Xbox Series X and the Series S. Last year, Microsoft also partnered with Asus to launch the ROG Xbox Ally. Sharma's comments suggest there will be at least one flagship console, likely the successor to the Xbox Series X, and a range of gaming PCs branded with Xbox. The company is expected to continue collaborating with third-party hardware manufacturers, as it has done with Windows for decades. The operating system for Project Helix is a key component of the strategy. Windows 11 is currently considered the weak point of portable gaming PCs, and even though the full-screen Xbox experience has improved, there is still room for improvement. Sharma seems aware of this, noting that many players on the ROG Ally X do not stay on Windows and install another operating system. Xbox PC and Battle.net are also mentioned, with the Blizzard launcher being considered "almost on par with Steam in terms of user retention." Now that Xbox owns Blizzard, the company is expected to launch more games on its platform. The user experience is another point that Xbox must address before launching its new generation of consoles. If Xbox manages to correct these flaws and offer a Windows 11 (or 12) experience as intuitive as that of the Xbox Series X or SteamOS, the Helix project could redefine the next generation of consoles and mark a true hardware revival for Xbox. In a recent internal meeting, Sharma shared new details aimed at reassuring stakeholders about the Gen-10, which includes Helix and a confirmed portable console. Following the second wave of the notorious Xbox "Reset," Sharma organized a large internal meeting to put things into perspective regarding a strategy that was apparently painful but necessary. She mentioned the 10th generation of Xbox consoles (Gen-10), which includes not only Helix but also a confirmed portable console. "For the tenth generation, we are moving towards a family of devices. There is no single solution suitable for all uses. We will certainly offer an excellent console first with the Xbox Helix, but we are aware that a large part of the players will be on the move. There are products for which we are the best in the world to manufacture, and others for which we will form partnerships. We will communicate more about this as our projects take shape. The operating system is very promising; we are particularly excited about this," she said. Microsoft has not announced a release date for the next generation of consoles, but plans to send the first development kits to studios starting in 2027. Sharma mentioned a "family of devices" for the next generation, a term she had used during an interview with the BBC at the end of August last month. The reference to partnerships suggests that in addition to its new home Xbox, Microsoft could continue to rely on Asus (and potentially others in the future) for the launch of new portable consoles on the model of what was done last year with the ROG Xbox Ally / ROG Xbox Ally X. The progress made on the operating system developed for Project Helix is also worth noting. One can assume that this OS, which must be able to run both Xbox and PC games on an AMD custom chip, could be mandated by Microsoft for a future generation of portable Xbox consoles, designed through partnerships.