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The '''''Xbox Series X''''' (codenamed '''Project Scarlett''') is a home [[Video game consoles|video game console]] developed by [[Microsoft Corporation|Microsoft]]. It was released alongside the [[Xbox Series S]] on November 10, 2020 as the fourth generation of the [[Xbox (series)|Xbox family]], succeeding the [[Xbox One]].<ref>https://www.npr.org/2020/11/12/933951775/playstation-5-xbox-series-x-bring-sony-microsoft-rivalry-to-a-new-generation</ref>
   
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It is part of the [[Ninth generation of video game hardware|ninth-generation of video game hardware]], and competes with the [[PlayStation 5]].
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'''''Xbox Series X''''', previously known under the codename '''Project Scarlett''' and announced as part of a new range of consoles under the '''Xbox Series''' brand,<ref>https://bgr.com/2019/12/17/xbox-series-x-ps5s-rival-to-be-called-just-xbox-microsoft-says/</ref> is an upcoming [[Ninth generation of video game hardware|ninth-generation]] [[home console]] developed by [[Microsoft Corporation]]. It was formally announced at [[E3 2019]], while the name and console appearance were revealed on [[December 13]], [[2019 in video gaming|2019]]. It is the successor to the [[Xbox One X]]. Technical specifications were released on [[March 16]], [[2020 in video gaming|2020]]. On [[September 9]], 2020, the release date of [[November 10]], [[2020 in video gaming|2020]] was confirmed with pre-orders available as of [[September 22]], 2020. On the same day, Microsoft also announced that [[Xbox Game Pass Ultimate]] will also include [[EA Play]] for consoles and PCs at no extra charge.
  
   
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The Xbox Series X was first announced at its [[E3 2019]] press conference; the design of the console, as well as its branding ("Xbox Series X") and late-2020 release date, were revealed during a presentation at [[The Game Awards 2019]] on December 12, 2019. Following the event, a spokesperson for Microsoft stated that the Xbox Series X was one of two consoles in a fourth generation of Xbox hardware, which will be branded as simply "Xbox" with no subtitle.<ref>https://www.polygon.com/xbox-scarlett/2019/12/16/21025133/xbox-series-x-name-scarlett</ref>
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* Backwards compatibility with select [[Xbox]], [[Xbox 360]] and [[Xbox One]] titles, plus [[Xbox One Controller]] support
  
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| 10 [[GiB]] @ 560 [[GiB]]/s, 6 [[GiB]] @ 336 [[GiB]]/s
  
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| 1 [[TiB]] Custom NVME SSD
  
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| 24 [[GiB]]/s (Raw), 4.8 [[GiB]]/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block)
  
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[[File:Optimized_for_Xbox_Series_X_branding.png|thumb|right|300px|The ''Optimized for Series X'' logo.]]
  
[[File:Optimized_for_Xbox_Series_X_branding.png|thumb|right|300px|The ''Optimized for Series X'' logo.]]

Revision as of 23:48, 12 December 2020


Xbox Series X
Logo-Xbox-Series-X-INT
Hardware-Xbox-Series-X
Basic Information
Type(s)
 Home Console
Generation
 Ninth
Microsoft Corporation
Status
 Upcoming
Xbox One, Xbox One X
PlayStation 5
Technical Information
Variant(s)
 Xbox Series S
United Nations International Release
November 10, 2020
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The Xbox Series X (codenamed Project Scarlett) is a home video game console developed by Microsoft. It was released alongside the Xbox Series S on November 10, 2020 as the fourth generation of the Xbox family, succeeding the Xbox One.[1]

It is part of the ninth-generation of video game hardware, and competes with the PlayStation 5.

History

The Xbox Series X was first announced at its E3 2019 press conference; the design of the console, as well as its branding ("Xbox Series X") and late-2020 release date, were revealed during a presentation at The Game Awards 2019 on December 12, 2019. Following the event, a spokesperson for Microsoft stated that the Xbox Series X was one of two consoles in a fourth generation of Xbox hardware, which will be branded as simply "Xbox" with no subtitle.[2]

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications
CPU 8 x Cores @ 3.80 GHz (3.66 GHz w/ SMT) AMD Custom Zen 2 CPU, 360.45 mm2, 7nm Enhanced
RAM 16 GB GDDR6 w/ 320 MB Bus
GPU 12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz Custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU
Resolution Up to 120 FPS 4K. 8K support
Internal Storage 1 TB Custom NVMe SSD
External Storage 1 TB Seagate Expansion Card, USB 3.2 External HDD Support
Optical Drive UHD Blu-Ray Drive
Connectivity HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2
Input Xbox Series X/S Controller
Backward compatibility Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One titles, plus Xbox One Controller support
Optimized for Xbox Series X branding

The Optimized for Series X logo.

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://www.npr.org/2020/11/12/933951775/playstation-5-xbox-series-x-bring-sony-microsoft-rivalry-to-a-new-generation
  2. ↑ https://www.polygon.com/xbox-scarlett/2019/12/16/21025133/xbox-series-x-name-scarlett
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