In addition to better perf per watt, it’d allow them to shrink the console, potentially to something as small as a Mac Mini or NUC. Less need for cooling means

In addition to better perf per watt, it’d allow them to shrink the console, potentially to something as small as a Mac Mini or NUC. Less need for cooling means a smaller console. This could help them make inroads to people who might not have considered a home console before due to their relatively large size. Wouldn’t be surprised if the Switch did well with this market and now MS wants a slice of that pie.