Massive Xbox leak reveals Project Helix plans that could win the next-gen console war

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Quick Summary A leaked Xbox memo suggests Project Helix could be the most backward compatible console ever released. A memo obtained by The Verge suggests that Xbox's next console, Project Helix, could be an endgame machine – and not just because it'll play PC titles. It is claimed this will mean the next-gen console will offer a vast library of available games from day one, with compatibility with original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S titles. Will Xbox Project helix have a disc drive? Xbox has already started to release backward compatibility onto PC, with original Xbox games now being playable on PCs and gaming handhelds.