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Revision as of 11:41, 16 December 2019
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| Developer | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product family | Xbox |
| Type | Home video game console |
| Release date | 2020 |
| CPU | AMD Zen 2 |
| Online services | Xbox Live |
| Backward compatibility | Yes |
| Predecessor | Xbox One |
| Website | www |
The Xbox Series X is an upcoming video game console from Microsoft scheduled for release in late 2020. Announced December 12, 2019, it is the successor to the Xbox One and the fourth console in the Xbox family of consoles.
Announcement
During The Game Awards 2019 on December 12, 2019, Microsoft officially announced the name and design of the successor to Xbox One, Xbox Series X.[1] It was first teased during Microsoft's E3 2019 press conference under the codename "Project Scarlett".[2] The console is expected to launch in late 2020.[1]
Microsoft stated that Xbox Series X would be four times as powerful as Xbox One X; it features AMD's Zen 2 CPU architecture and RDNA graphics architecture, a custom-designed solid state drive, GDDR6 SDRAM, and support for real-time ray-tracing, up to 120 frames per second rendering, and 8K resolution.[1] Microsoft has also promoted "auto low-latency mode" and "dynamic latency input" to improve responsiveness.[1] Xbox Series X's design has a "tower"-like form factor, designed to sit vertically or horizontally. The console will be bundled with an updated version of the Xbox One's controller, adding a concave circular D-pad similar to the Elite Controller, and "Share" button. Xbox Series X will remain compatible with existing Xbox One controllers and accessories.[3][4]
Design
The console's form is designed to be unobtrusive and simple. It is approximately 6 inches (15 cm) wide and depth, and 18 inches (46 cm) tall; while configured in this vertical orientation, the unit can also be used on its side. Its forward-facing features present only the main power button and the optical media slot. The top of the unit is a single powerful fan. Spencer said that the Xbox Series X was as quiet as the Xbox One X.[5]
Controller
The Xbox Series X will also ship with a new controller based on the Xbox One unit. It will have a slightly more compact ergonomic design that increases the percentage of the population that can use it comfortably. It will also be compatible with the Xbox One and personal computers. A new dynamic latency input pathway allows for game developers to incorporate potential controller lag into their games and improve responsiveness.[5]
Games
During E3, Halo Infinite was announced as being a launch title for the console.[2][6][7] During The Game Awards, Microsoft also teased Senua's Saga: Hellblade II by Xbox Game Studios subsidiary Ninja Theory as in development for Xbox Series X.[1]
The following titles were confirmed to be in development for Xbox Series X:[8]
Backward compatibility
Microsoft stated that Xbox Series X would support existing Xbox One titles, as well as original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles that it had made compatible with Xbox One; to meet this goal, Microsoft also affirmed that it was stopping any further addition of new titles to the backward compatibility program in order to focus on the new console's backwards compatibility.[9][10] Phil Spencer stated that Microsoft was committed to continue supporting the physical distribution of games on discs on Xbox Series X.[2][6][7]
References
- ^ a b c d e Warren, Tom (December 12, 2019). "Microsoft's next Xbox is Xbox Series X, coming holiday 2020". The Verge. Archived from the original on December 13, 2019. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ a b c Warren, Tom (2019-06-08). "Microsoft hints at next-generation Xbox 'Scarlet' in E3 teasers". The Verge. Archived from the original on 2019-06-09. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
- ^ "Inside The New Xbox Series X Controller: Share Button & More Changes". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2019-12-13. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
- ^ Byford, Sam (2019-12-12). "The Xbox Series X controller has a tweaked design and a Share button". The Verge. Archived from the original on 2019-12-13. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
- ^ a b Brown, Peter (December 12, 2019). "Goodbye, Project Scarlett, Hello Xbox Series X - Exclusive First Look And Interview". GameSpot. Archived from the original on December 13, 2019. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ a b Greenwald, Will. "Microsoft Teases Xbox Project Scarlett, Tons of Games, Keanu". PCmag.com. Archived from the original on 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2019-06-10.
- ^ a b "Xbox's Phil Spencer: Our next console will have a disc drive". GamesIndustry.biz. Archived from the original on 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2019-06-10.
- ^ Brown, Matt (2019-12-14). "Every upcoming Xbox game with Xbox Series X upgrades so far". Windows Central. Archived from the original on 14 December 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- ^ Warren, Tom (2019-06-10). "Microsoft ends Xbox backward compatibility, but Project Scarlett will run Xbox One games". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-06-10.
- ^ Bankhurst, Adam (June 10, 2019). "Xbox Project Scarlett to Support 4 Generations of Games - E3 2019". IGN. Archived from the original on June 11, 2019. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
