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[KeplerL2]

Magnus = CPU SOC right? Magnus AT2 is the Helix flagship console. Whatever they use for AT3 or AT4, would likely be using the exact same CPU SOC with the NPU.

Series X and S have same CPU. Xbox Ally X handheld has 8 Core Zen 4?

Medusa Halo and Premium have a different SoC

 

[Durin]

This is good to see, and hopefully we'll see them being in last place offer more value to win people back.

 

[Tobimacoss]

Medusa Halo and Premium have a different SoC

One of MLID charts I can't remember, said that Medusa Halo and Premium can be both monolithic SOCs or chiplet design.

Microsoft: First Prototype Kits for Next-Gen Xbox Ship in 2027

At GDC, Xbox VP Jason Ronald lays out the company's vision for the future of Microsoft's console.

tech.yahoo.com

In addition, Microsoft and AMD are developing silicon not just for one product, but also for other hardware, including handhelds. "The same technologies that we're introducing will also show up in AMD's discrete GPU roadmap and the same chips that power the cloud," he said. "Because ultimately what we are trying to do is we're trying to provide one common platform for game developers," making it easy to optimize titles for a wide range of devices.

"Provide one common platform for game devs, making it easy to optimize for wide range of devices". The best way to provide that common platform is if all form factors and SKUs at various power levels all used the same Magnus CPU SOC.

 

[KeplerL2]

One of MLID charts I can't remember, said that Medusa Halo and Premium can be both monolithic SOCs or chiplet design.

That doesn't even make any sense

 

[Tobimacoss]

That doesn't even make any sense

News Rumor Hardware  Post in thread '[MLiD] XBOX Magnus RDNA 5 Finalized'

Feb 14, 2026

I would be surprised if it's only 1M. I don't see how AMD would require a minimum order commitment of 10M for a custom SoC for a handheld but then accept only a 1M commitment for another custom SoC.

Depends on how custom the SoC really is.
MLiD also detailed Medusa Halo and Medusa Halo Mini.

Medusa CCD
12 × Zen6 Cores

Medusa Halo IOD (which is awfully close to Magnus SoC)
4 × Zen6 Cores
8 × Zen6c Cores
2 × Zen6 LP Cores
XDNA3 (AIE4) NPU
Multimedia

Medusa Halo...

• Loxus

I meant, that the SOC AMD sells to OEMs for Medusa Point Halo or Premium for regular laptops/handhelds could be different than what MS uses for Xbox branded devices. They could use Magnus AT4 chiplet APU no?

I doubt that AT4 will have higher CPU core count in an Xbox handheld than a Magnus AT2 Console.

That pic shows four Zen 6 Cores for AT4, Magnus only has three Zen 6 cores.

 

[KeplerL2]

News Rumor Hardware  Post in thread '[MLiD] XBOX Magnus RDNA 5 Finalized'

Feb 14, 2026

I would be surprised if it's only 1M. I don't see how AMD would require a minimum order commitment of 10M for a custom SoC for a handheld but then accept only a 1M commitment for another custom SoC.

Depends on how custom the SoC really is.
MLiD also detailed Medusa Halo and Medusa Halo Mini.

Medusa CCD
12 × Zen6 Cores

Medusa Halo IOD (which is awfully close to Magnus SoC)
4 × Zen6 Cores
8 × Zen6c Cores
2 × Zen6 LP Cores
XDNA3 (AIE4) NPU
Multimedia

Medusa Halo...

• Loxus

I meant, that the SOC AMD sells to OEMs for Medusa Point Halo or Premium for regular laptops/handhelds could be different than what MS uses for Xbox branded devices. They could use Magnus AT4 chiplet APU no?

I doubt that AT4 will have higher CPU core count in an Xbox handheld than a Magnus AT2 Console.

That pic shows four Zen 6 Cores for AT4, Magnus only has three Zen 6 cores.

Medusa Premium/Halo are made for laptops, CPU performance is more important than a console.

 

[PlayStaytion]

Cause some of us wants to beat games without any help from others, only an OG will make such a decision.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

Xbros are extremely lucky.

Phil Spencer, then Asha Sharma, back to back. I have faith she will focus on good games just like Phil.

 

[Windle Poons]

2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

2026 is Xbox's year now?

 

[Fess]

2026 is Xbox's year now?

2027. They might have a big event in the summer this year, system unveil, but I expect big games to be pushed into next year for the next gen launch. Gears, definitely a next gen launch title. Fable, possibly 2026 but I doubt it, if they do it they do it to catch some double dipper with an improved Helix version for launch.

 

[Mr Reasonable]

Nice to see companies re-evaluating AI.

Personally, I'm expecting (and if I'm honest, hoping) more companies to roll back on it.

 

[xrnzaaas]

Is it the same as Windows and they'll just rename Copilot or bury it deeper in the system?

 

[bad guy]

Nice, can you do a Hinduism one too?

 

[Garda]

So Magnus now has 50mm² of dead silicon.

I would hope it can be repurposed for gaming-related things (graphics-wise or something)

 

[Physiognomonics]

So Magnus now has 50mm² of dead silicon.

That's what I thought. It's their Kinect 2 moment.

But even with copilot using the silicon we could argue that die area was already useless for pure gaming purpose (performance, RT, upscaling...).

 

[Merline]

Funny coming from someone who's clearly one of the biggest fanboys out there.

 

[onQ123]

So Magnus now has 50mm² of dead silicon.

I'm holding out hope that they will let devs use the NPU for gameplay

 

[adamsapple]

 

[LordCBH]

? Magnus is not a handheld

Anything can be a handheld if you're daring enough.

 

[Zacfoldor]

Anything can be a handheld if you're daring enough.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

Everything takes time, but her approach seems quite positive to be honest. Let's hope she can make a great impression for Xbox at the upcoming gaming shows.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

The Titan has spoken

 

[djjinx2]

*Wood Nail It*

 

[mayham2199]

Hires like 4 people from AI and then releases statement about removing copilot from consoles and mobile. Not a coincidence.

 

[Audiophile]

 

[mckmas8808]

It's cost cutting. AI is expensive, very expensive and the industries and sectors that use it extensively have to pay up. So now all the big players are raising prices and pushing pay per token subscription models that reflect the actual costs. The more AI compute you use, the more you'll pay.

Per-token AI charges come to GitHub Copilot

Microsoft has said that it's GitHub Copilot will switch to per-token charging from June 1st 2026, so costs may rise for medium to heavy users.

www.artificialintelligence-news.com

Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

UPDATED: Large organizations pushed toward metered pricing

www.theregister.com

xAI is doing the same thing. They are starting to charge for EVERYTHING now.

Funny coming from someone who's clearly one of the biggest fanboys out there.

Oh my, how big will the disappointment be when they find out AI will be used in Helix (and not just for upscaling purposes).

Hires like 4 people from AI and then releases statement about removing copilot from consoles and mobile. Not a coincidence.

It's a Master Stroke. +1000 points for Queen Asha's Marketing genuis.

 

[skit_data]

Surprised she actually uses the phrase "getting the business back on track". But that's probably the most honest and accurate way of describing it.
Says a lot about the previous leadership in more ways than one, too. Not only that they've done a poor job of running the business itself but also that it's... refreshing to hear someone in charge of Xbox relaying information without mincing words.

 

[AJUMP23]

Look at this man, he can build the greatest console of all time.

 

[Wilhelm_85]

Nice. She seems solid so far. I hope she can bring back some of the glory of the 360 days. I wouldn't mind buying an Xbox again in the future.