AMD is doubling down on gaming innovation through a deeper, long-term partnership with Microsoft.
In a recent announcement, AMD CEO Lisa Su confirmed that the tech giant is working on a full roadmap of gaming-optimized chips designed not just for Xbox consoles, but for handhelds, PCs, and cloud platforms as well.
This new initiative goes far beyond the custom silicon that powers current-gen Xbox Series X and S consoles. Su emphasized that AMD is blending its Ryzen and Radeon technologies to support a new era of gaming – one that delivers seamless performance across all devices and screens. “From console to cloud to handheld,” Su said, “we’re building a future where your games follow you, no matter the platform.”
The partnership builds on more than 20 years of collaboration between AMD and Microsoft, dating back to the Xbox 360 era. Now, with a focus on immersive gameplay, AI-driven rendering, and backwards compatibility, the companies aim to create an open ecosystem that benefits both gamers and developers alike.
One of the first products to debut from this strengthened alliance will be the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handheld series, including the upgraded Ally X, rumored for release this October. These devices will leverage AMD’s latest tech to offer console-quality gaming in a portable form factor.
Microsoft also plans to revamp its cloud gaming infrastructure using AMD’s upcoming chips, a much-needed upgrade as Xbox Cloud Gaming currently lags behind services like NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW in hardware performance. The new chips should significantly improve Game Pass streaming quality and make the service far more compelling to users.
While next-gen Xbox consoles aren’t expected until at least 2027, this AMD-Microsoft initiative signals major progress for the entire Xbox ecosystem – from traditional gaming rigs to streaming and mobile experiences. The message is clear: Xbox is far from dead, and AMD is helping it evolve into something bigger than ever.