Xbox Keystone is the codename for a new device Microsoft is reportedly developing to complement its gaming ecosystem. Link to the internet over two years ago, we now have a “first look” from the most official source possible.
It turns out that Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming and head of Xbox, Published message on Twitter congratulating Bethesda Game Studios on the 25th anniversary of their post-apocalyptic role-playing video game series Fallout.
Spencer showed the library where you can see the Vault Boy statue and other memorabilia from the Bethesda saga. So far so normal, but look closely above and next to the Xbox controller you can see a small white box which points to an Xbox Keystone as Microsoft hasn’t released anything like it to date.

Xbox Keystone, a mini console for cloud gaming and entertainment
These great managers do not give a “stitch without thread” and it is unlikely to be a mistake, but who knows. It can also be the chassis of any prototype. Or it could be the launch signal for a marketing campaign that Microsoft would certainly do before the launch of the new console.
Or more accurately, a streaming device, because that would be a a smaller and much cheaper alternative to conventional consoles and gaming PCs. It would be integrated with Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming by default, and could also access content streaming services such as Netflix, Disney + or HBO, making it more attractive to casual gamers looking for something more complete.
Like other similar devices simply it would be connected via an HDMI port to the TV to work. We assume it would include an Ethernet port and some additional USB in addition to Wi-Fi. Its internal hardware is unknown, nor is it known if it would include a dedicated controller in addition to supporting current Xbox and third-party controllers.

It must be said that Microsoft launched the Xbox TV app for Samsung TVs and monitors, which allows access to the Xbox Cloud Gaming ecosystem, but there is nothing better than dedicated hardware, and a device like the one in question can be connected to any TV or monitor. and add more features.
Is Xbox Keystone On The Launch Pad? No one knows it, but Phil Spencer’s tweet has caused quite a stir. We’ll see.