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XBOX SERIES X

XBOX SERIES X

Microsoft launched the Xbox Series X video game console globally. It is a fourth-generation Xbox model and a successor of the Xbox one consoles. The console is defined by its speed, power, and compatibility factors and is priced at $499. The Xbox Series S, a more affordable model of the Series X, was also released on November 10, priced at $299. In the video gaming world, the Series X models are considered ninth-generation video game consoles.

Announcement and launch

The Xbox Series X was initially teased during the X-box E3 briefing in 2018, where Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, stated that they were already architecting the next generation of X-box consoles that would deliver the next level console gaming. At the E3 2019, the next Xbox was announced officially and was known as Project Scarlett. A video presentation revealed the release window and the specs of the console. At the 2019 Game Awards, Phil Spencer officially unveiled the Xbox Series X console.

The Xbox Series X was launched worldwide on November 10, 2020, as earlier indicated. The console had access to over 1000 video games from the earlier generation of Xbox. The Series X gaming consoles sold out rapidly, with the consoled becoming very hard to come by. Xbox later revealed that the Xbox Series X launch was the biggest they ever had for an Xbox console.

Design
The Xbox Series-X has its own unique design, unlike the other consoles before it. Rather than being the traditional flat horizontal shape, the Series-X has a tall rectangular shape. It can also be placed in a horizontal position since there are small feet placed on the sides. The console is slightly bigger than the Xbox One X, with the dimensions 151mm x 151mm x 301mm.

The disk drive is on the left side at the bottom of the console, while a connect button and a USB port being placed on the other side of it. Ventilation for the Xbox Series X console is located at the top of the system, with the vent grill being curved rather than flat. It was a design choice made to make the Xbox console as quiet as possible, with the single installed large fan pushing air out through the top.

At the backside of the console, there are two large vents on both sides. In between the vents are an ethernet port, two USB-A ports, a HDMI-Out port, an expandable storage slot, and a power connection. The expandable storage slot can be used with 1TB Storage Expansion Cards, allowing users to expand their console’s storage. Some users also use USB drives to increase the storage at a lower cost; however, Series X games require SSD and NVMe speed; hence cannot be played off a USB drive. You must move it from the USB drive to the console’s main storage or the storage expansion card to play the game.

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Interface
Those who have used the X-box One for some time will notice that not much has changed in the current user interface. The interface maintains the same look and feels though navigation is way much snappier on the X-box Series-X. the main screen has a row containing all the recently accessed apps and games all across the top, which greatly reduces the time switching games. The different rows downwards enable access to entertainment apps, game pass, and the store.

Tapping on the X button brings up the guide screen, which is highly customizable to your style. All occasionally used settings are fairly easy to find, especially since a system-search functionality is included on the search bar. The interface works pretty well, is time-tested, and has every feature you need without any downgrades or obvious gaps. The revised user interface is referred to as the new X-box experience and was made available to the X-box One consoles via a system update after the Series-X was launched.

Specifications
The X-box Series-X comes with an 8 Cores, 3.8Ghz custom Zen 2 CPU, and a 12.155-Teraflop RDNA 2 GPU. The console runs a 4k resolution at 60fps but can support 120fps at lower resolutions and is packed with a 16GB GDDR6 ram module with a memory bandwidth of 10GB@560 GB/s and 6GB@336 GB/s. Internal storage is a 1 TB Custom NVME SSD with an expansion slot for a 1TB expansion card that exactly matches the internal storage. For ports, there is one HDMI-2.1 port and two USB-A ports. The console also has a 4k UHD Blu-ray optical drive.

New features
Like all newly launched consoles, X-box Series-X will include some new improvements and features to make it a worthy upgrade. All these features enable the console to achieve greater performance compared to previous X-box models.

SSD storageThe X-box Series-X consoles have an internal one terabyte SSD drive that is fast, allowing for improved gameplay, faster loading times, and larger gaming worlds.

Quick resume
The quick resume feature is built into how the console system operates and allows the ability to suspend multiple apps and games at once, allowing the user to jump between those games without rebooting the apps. All you require to do is press the home button and switch to another different game, and the quick resume takes care of the operation. Quick resume will also retain the suspended stated even after a system reboot or a full shutdown.

Dynamic Latency Input (DLI)
The Dynamic Latency Feature help to get rid of any input lag. DLI allows for synchronization of input immediately with what is being displayed. The controls are designed to being more responsive and precise. Every small action that you perform with your controller will instantaneously be reflected on the display. DLI provides a smooth gaming environment for games that have intensive controller usage.

HDMI 2.1
The X-box team partnered with TV and HDMI manufacturers to create features like Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) to allow for a better gaming experience. ALLM allows for X-box Series-X consoles to automatically adjust the connected display to the lowest latency mode. VRR allows the consoles to synchronize the connected display’s refresh rate to the game’s set frame rate reducing lag and making the game more responsive.

Better framerates
X-box Series-X consoles support up to 120fps, allowing game developers to produce titles that go above the usual 60fps of previous generations. Better frame rates allow for a much smoother gaming experience.

Smart delivery
The smart delivery feature means that users can purchase a game on X-box one and still gain access to its next-generation version and upgrades for free. No matter the X-box the player is using, players will always have the correct copy for their platform. If a game is bought for the X-box One, it will work on the X-box Series-X with added enhancements and advantages from additional features and the console’s added power.

Games and accessories
The X-box Series-X was launched with over 1000 X-box games spanning all four generations. The Series-X is backward compatible with the earlier three X-box generations, including every game available on X-box One. The console also has X- box one forward compatibility meaning X-box Series-X games will be playable on the X-box one console allowing for cross-generational multiplayer without a hardware upgrade. The X-box Series-X consoles have the X-box game feature, which brings a wide variety of video games to its subscribers. The X-box play anywhere feature included to allow seamless incorporation between devices such as PCs, Series X/S consoles, and X-box One, allowing players to effectively track progress and achievements.

The X-box Series-X controller is similar to the predeceasing X-box One controller. The controller is much smaller, but the shape is still the same as the X-box One controller. A new share button is included that allows users to easily record videos and capture screenshots for sharing without navigating through the menu. The D-pad look is based on the past X-box One Elite controllers. The controller is also textured to allow easier grip and handling. The new Xbox Series-X controllers will have backward compatibility, meaning they will be compatible with all the next-generation consoles.

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The takeaway
The X-box Series-X is for the people who want a console with the newest technology and better graphics. The console is straightforward, fantastic, and focuses on providing the best version of hardware in the existing X-box ecosystem. What has been discussed is just a showcase of the X-box Series-X capabilities, which is just the tip of the iceberg compared to what the console can achieve. We can only hope that the new X-box Series-X will bring forth spectacular next-generation games to take advantage of the console’s full potential. The X-box Series-X is a truly refined X-box console that is a great tech piece, setting a very strong foundation for Microsoft to serve its console consumers.

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