A Microsoft announced the name and various features of its new generation of consoles, which until now was known as the “Scarlett Project” but will be called Xbox Series X and will begin shipping at the end of 2020.
Phil Spencer, director of Microsoft's Xbox division, said the Xbox Series X will be the fastest and most powerful console ever. “It will set a new standard for performance, speed and compatibility.".
“For 18 years and three generations, we have made consoles to empower your dreams. We see a future where you are instantly absorbed in your games, in even more real, immersive, responsive and surprising worlds, where you are at the center of the gaming experience, ”said Phil Spencer, head of the Xbox division.
The console will be compatible with current Xbox games and will have four times more processing power than Xbox One X - its current generation of consoles. After years of rumors about the new generation of its consoles, Microsoft showed on Thursday the first images of the device during the 'The Game Awards'2019, the Oscars of video games in Los Angeles.
Also according to Spencer, developers around the world are already working on games for the Xbox Series X. “And our 15 studios are making the biggest, most creative and diverse games in our history,” he said, then revealing the first trailer of the new generation, of the game “Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2”.
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The handset is a rather large black tower that looks more like a desktop PC than a traditional console. Despite this design, the company has ensured that it can be used horizontally and vertically. Microsoft also redesigned the control knob: "Its design and shape have been refined to accommodate a wider range of players," Spencer said.
The Xbox Series X will support games with 4K resolution and 60 fps (frames per second), but will be able to achieve up to 120 fps and 8K.
