Project Helix Reactions: Name Ideas, Messaging Musts, and More – Unlocked 732

About this episode

The episode discusses Microsoft's next-gen console, Project Helix, including its features, potential names, and competition with Sony.

Microsoft has confirmed the rumor that its next-gen console will play PC games. The machine is codenamed Project Helix, and we discuss potential names for the device, how Microsoft must get its messaging right, the advantages it might have over the competition, and much more! 00:00:00 - Intro & Welcome Nugg and MC Fixer 00:04:24 - Project Helix Announcement Reactions & Potential Names 00:24:45 - Sony Returns to Console Exclusivity & 00:31:18 - Project Helix Potential Advantages over PlayStation 00:51:22- Microsoft's GDC 2026 Keynote 01:05:09 - Outro & Where to Find Us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Nugg, MC Fixer

Topics covered

• next-gen console
• PC games
• Project Helix
• console exclusivity
• gaming competition
• Microsoft messaging

Keywords

• Microsoft
• Project Helix
• next-gen console
• PC gaming
• Sony
• console exclusivity
• gaming news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Microsoft, Sony

Products: Project Helix

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