- A new leak suggests Xbox Project Helix will ship with 32GB of RAM.
- It is said that the console will feature Windows and Game Mode, limiting the memory to 24GB in Windows Mode.
- The leak also shows that Game Mode will require a subscription for online gameplay, while Windows Mode will offer free online gameplay.
Microsoft officially confirmed the next-generation console as Project Helix recently, and more leaks have now surfaced regarding the hardware. This system aims to merge both PC and console gaming, and this leak shows a small glimpse of how this will be done.
It also shows that the console will function with different memory depending on which mode is being used. In total, Xbox Project Helix will ship with 32GB of memory.
Why it matters: The current-generation Xbox Series X and PS5 ship with 16GB of RAM, so the 2x bump should be a solid increase for future games.
According to a leaked Xbox Project Helix portal screenshot, the console will feature and advertise 32GB of total system memory.
The leak also confirms that the PC-console hybrid experience will be powered via two modes: Windows (PC) and Game (console). Elsewhere, the leak reveals that Windows Mode will feature just 24GB of usable system memory.
This is because the remaining 8GB will be reserved for the operating system and other functions. The leak shows that Microsoft provides a small disclaimer stating that certain games might perform differently between the two modes because of this difference.
Other important points of interest from the leak include details on how Microsoft plans to handle subscriptions. It is said that Windows Mode will allow online gameplay without subscriptions, but Game Mode will require Game Pass Core for online play.
All of this is very interesting and shows how Xbox could be on track to release its most unique hardware yet. Still, because this leak comes from 4Chan, we recommend taking this information with a grain of salt until further confirmation.
These details become even more intriguing after considering the fact that the PS6 is said to feature 24GB of RAM.
Therefore, Xbox Project Helix should be able to comfortably match or outdo the PS6 in this department. In general, Microsoft’s console is expected to be more capable in the hardware department.
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