Microsoft's Xbox 'Helix' chip is reportedly the basis of next-gen consoles made by Asus and MSI, but you won't be able to buy it separately

Microsoft's fabled Project Helix chip, the AMD-engineered basis of the next-gen Xbox console, will reportedly be used by Asus, MSI and other brands to make third-party gaming machines. However, consumers won't be able to buy the Helix chip separately.

So says KeplerL2, one of the most reliable members of the tech-leak illuminati. Posting on NeoGAF forum (via WCCFTech), KeplerL2 said, "it won't be sold directly to consumers, but you will be able to buy an ASUS / MSI / etc Helix machine."

The idea that Microsoft will branch out from producing and selling only its own Xbox-branded hardware isn't new. Nor is the idea that an OEM like Asus would get involved. After all, we already have the economically monikered (not) Read Entire Article