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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 for both the Xbox Series X and its sister console that was announced on the same day, the [[Xbox Series S]], 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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==Technical Specifications== |
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| Basic Information | |
Type(s) |
Home Console |
Generation |
Ninth |
| Microsoft Corporation | |
Status |
Upcoming |
Predecessor(s) |
Xbox One, Xbox One X |
Competitor(s) |
PlayStation 5 |
| Technical Information | |
Variant(s) |
Xbox Series S |
 International Release
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
The Optimized for Series X logo.