Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust . Rumor mill: Rumors have long suggested that Microsoft's next-generation Xbox device will blur the line between console and PC, but by how much remains unclear. New information indicates that the SoC powering the console will not be exclusive to Microsoft, opening the door to third-party variants of the company's upcoming console. Leaker KeplerL2, who has an established track record covering AMD hardware, recently stated that OEM PC builders such as Asus and MSI will release variants of the next Xbox console with the same GPU. Although Microsoft confirmed that the device, codenamed Project Helix, features a semi-custom system-on-a-chip (SoC), Kepler claims that the GPU portion is uncustomized. Modern game consoles use AMD and Nvidia CPU, GPU, and APU designs. They offer minor-to-moderate differences from the PC chips the two companies sell directly to consumers and OEMs.…