Microsoft’s new console Xbox Series X is REALLY fast
Microsoft has teased gamers with a taste of the speeds they can expect from its next-generation Xbox console.
A video released by the tech giant shows the current Xbox One X alongside the Xbox Series X, loading the same State of Decay 2 game.
Within 11 seconds, gameplay commences on the Xbox Series X while its predecessor takes another 40 seconds or so to get started.
As Microsoft notes, the demonstration uses a backward compatible Xbox title and not a game optimised for Xbox Series X, meaning titles eventually built specifically for the new console using the maximum technology available may not load quite as fast.
Another video also reveals the speed its new Quick Resume technology works at, allowing players to seamlessly switch from one game to another, almost instantly.
It comes as the console maker revealed more detailed specs about its upcoming gaming device, which includes support for a 1TB expansion card, on top of an internal 1TB, helping to power such fast loading demands.
"While the Xbox Series X will deliver a massive increase in GPU performance and continue to redefine and advance the state of art in graphics with new capabilities such as hardware accelerated raytracing, we don't believe this generation will be defined by graphics or resolution alone," said Jason Ronald, director of product management for Xbox Series X.
You can take a look at the machines Quick Resume Tech Demo in the below video, as well as full specs published by Digital Foundry (Via VG247.com)
Xbox Series X video specs
XBOX SERIES X |
XBOX ONE X |
XBOX ONE S |
|
HDMI Resolution & Framerate |
2160p (4K) @ 120Hz 4320p (8K) @ 60Hz HDMI VRR & AMD FreeSync |
2160p @ 60Hz HDMI VRR & AMD FreeSync |
2160p @ 60Hz HDMI VRR & AMD FreeSync |
HDR | HDR10 Dolby Vision Low Latency |
HDR10 Dolby Vision Low Latency |
HDR10 Dolby Vision Low Latency |
HDMI 2.1 Features | Auto Low Latency Mode Variable Refresh Rate Fixed Rate Link |
Auto Low Latency Mode Variable Refresh Rate |
Auto Low Latency Mode Variable Refresh Rate |
Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
Video CODECs | VP9, H.265 HEVC/MSP, H.264 AVC/MVC/SVC, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2, VC1/WMV9 |
VP9, H.265 HEVC, H.264 AVC, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2, VC1/WMV9 |
H.265 HEVC, H.264 AVC, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2, VC1/WMV9 |
Xbox Series X interfaces & ports
XBOX SERIES X |
XBOX ONE X |
XBOX ONE S |
|
Wireless | IEEE 802.11ac dual band (5GHz & 2.4GHz), 2×2 wireless Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct for home networks |
IEEE 802.11ac dual band (5GHz & 2.4GHz), 2×2 wireless Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct for home networks |
IEEE 802.11ac dual band (5GHz & 2.4GHz), 2×2 wireless Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct for home networks |
Ethernet | IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000 | IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000 | IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000 |
Accessories Radio | Dedicated dual band Xbox Wireless radio |
Dedicated dual band Xbox Wireless radio |
Dedicated dual band Xbox Wireless radio |
USB Port | 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) | 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) | 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) |
HDMI Out | 2.1 | 2.0b | 2.0a |
HDMI In | N/A | 1.4b | 1.4b |
S/PDIF | N/A | Yes | Yes |
IR | Receiver Only | Receiver + Blaster | Receiver + Blaster |
CEC | Yes | No | No |
Kinect Port | No | External USB Adapter | External USB Adapter |
- XBox
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