Xbox Official Xbox Series X thread

[Vulcan]

Some extra info:

Yes, the box can sit both vertically and horizontally

The controller is technically new. Microsoft say “Its size and shape have been refined to accommodate an even wider range of people, and it also features a new Share button to make capturing screenshots and game clips simple and an advanced d-pad derived from the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller. The new Xbox Wireless Controller will be compatible with Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs, and will be included with every Xbox Series X.

It’ll support 60fps at 4K, “with possibility of up to 120FPS”, and will also support 8K visuals.

The Xbox Series X has a “next-generation SSD will virtually eliminate load times.”

It’s backwards compatible! Across all previous Xboxes! “Thanks to backward compatibility, you can expect your gaming legacy, thousands of your favorite games across four generations of gaming, all your Xbox One gaming accessories, and industry-leading services like Xbox Game Pass to be available when you power on your Xbox Series X in Holiday 2020.”


*Mod Edit Update Index*

• Phil Spencer confirms 100% backwards compatibility with the Xbox One (Dec-17)
• Achievements and Game Saves are now synchronized across console generations (Dec-18)
• Rumor that there will be no "full exclusives" for the first 1-2 years; all will be simultaneously released on the Xbox One and PC (Jan-13)
• Microsoft announces "Smart Delivery" feature (Feb-26)
• Bullet Point summary of featured selling points for XSX here (Jun-20)
• Image comparison of Xbox Series X physical size versus predecessor Xbox One (Jun-23)
• Project xCloud will be included at no additional cost with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (July-16)
• Rumor that Microsoft will make playing online free **Update** True (July-23)
• EA Play (formerly EA Origin) library added to Game Pass Ultimate for no additional cost (Sep-9)
  • Browse the EA Play PC & Xbox libraries here
• Microsoft Xbox "Smart Delivery" vs. Sony "PS5 Update" (Sep-14)
• A lovely JPEG comparison of the four new consoles (Sep-17)
• Eurogamer's Digital Foundry has investigated the details of backwards compatibility on the Xbox Series S, and it's better than expected (Sep-20)
• Microsoft unveils "Quick Resume" feature which lets you (nearly) instantly switch gameplay between up to 12 games at a time (Sep-28)
• Project xCloud support could be coming to iOS Devices **Update** It did (Sep-28)
• Microsoft adds optional feature for developers that allows you to uninstall parts of games to free up more precious storage (Oct-2)
• PC Build copycat: Xbox Series X equivalent if building a PC

Separate threads/posts of note:

• Direct comparison of PS5 and Xbox Series X specs, for anyone interested (Mar-18-20)
  • Detailed spec side-by-side here [updated Apr-21-2021]
  • Detailed comparative analysis here
• Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass services detailed in this post, visit links contained in the post for constantly updated information
• BREAKING Next Gen Games To Be 70 Bucks (July-2-20)
• Microsoft xCloud is launching on Sept. 15th on Android as a part of Game Pass Ultimate (Aug-4-20)
• Why Should I Buy an Xbox over a Playstation? (Sep-6-20)
• Xbox Series S Officially Revealed (Sep-7-20)
• Microsoft acquires Zenimax Entertainment-- publishers of The Elder Scrolls-- for $7.5 billion (Sep-21-20)
• Every Xbox Exclusive and Next-Gen Optimized Title listed in Tiers (June-23-21)
  • All Released + Announced 9th Gen Playstation 5 Exclusives vs. Xbox Series X/S Exclusives as of July 4 2021
• Primer on Xbox third-party controller charge kit accessories: the advantage of options (Aug-10-21)
• Xbox Series S the best bang-for-you-buck emulation machine in existence ***Update*** $20 Dev Mode no longer required to use Retroarch and other emulation software (Nov-21-21)
• Game Pass offered $6,317 of game content in 2021 (Dec-23-21)
• Wireless Headsets for the Xbox Series X/S: list of a natively compatible headsets supporting both audio and mic sanctioned by Microsoft (Jan-16-22)
  • Custom Rtings lab review ranking table for all gaming headsets, but filtered for focus specifically on wireless headsets with full native support on Xbox Series X/S & Xbox One
• Microsoft acquires Activision-Blizzard for $68.7 billion (Jan-18-22)
  • A list of every game IP acquired with this purchase
  • Microsoft also acquired the classic Sierra Entertainment Library with the purchase

Console Wars

• <Console Wars>> PS5 vs. XSX
• What Should I Get-- PS5 or XSX; Why, and What's Better?
• Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 - Which one will you buy?

 

[Hitman81]

Lol why does Microsoft suck so bad at naming these things

 

[Drain Bamage]

Hmm interesting form factor. I wonder if I can lay flat or stand up.

 

[HereticBD]

Can't wait until the reveal of "Nintendo Series N".

 

[Kaybee]

Guess they asked a German car company to name their console lol

 

[Madmick]

Rumoured specs of Xbox Anaconda.
We've been discussing it here for the past several days.

 

[Vulcan]

Looks like u can smash people to death with it

 

[Sycho Sid]

The X-brick

 

[KaNesDeath]

Looks like u can smash people to death with it

I'd be shocked if some prolapse porn isnt created around this.

 

[GhostZ06]

looks stupid and the name is retarded.


Are people so retarded to believe that this system will be able to run "60fps at 4K, “with possibility of up to 120FPS” with "8k support" ? lol ya ok...

 

[Dizzy]

It’s finally a true X box.

 

[HereticBD]

Guess they asked a German car company to name their console lol

If they survived "XBOX ONE", they can survive this.

Their biggest concerns are exclusives and original IP's. Halo and GOW ain't gonna cut it. They also have to decide on how seriously they're taking the "Game Pass" subscription model, which is something all the new consoles are going to have to consider. It might not be so much a battle of the consoles, as it will be the games on their services.

 

[jefferz]

 

[rikwebb]

Interview with Phil Spencer from Gamespot

*Console measures 12" x 6"
*Has one fan cooling upwards
*Slightly smaller controller with a new share button
*Hellblade 2 is exclusive

and much more

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/g...4E-11EA-BB4E-3A7596E8478F&ServiceType=twitter

 

[Madmick]

LOL at Maingear when they ripped that design theme off Silverstone themselves (for that 2013 Potenza SS case):

Silverstone Fortress FT-03 (2011)

Also reminds me of the pinnacle of prebuild engineering on the market today:

Corsair One Pro i182

Spoiler: If you're rich!

Promo video for the i180 little brother:


The lesser i162 model reviewed (Cliffs: it's incredible, the only critique is the price):

Well, if you're going to steal, steal from the best. Well done, Microsoft.

 

[method115]

I like the look a lot but with past heating issues MS has had I would be scared to buy this.

 

[Law Talkin’ Guy]

Off topic but I figure this is as good a place as any to ask:

Can I transfer my saved game files from my 360 to my One?

I want to finish my play through of Assassin’s Creed III (that I’ve had on the go for like 6 or 7 years) but I’d rather play it on my One (that I’ve owned for two years and never played) than my 360 (which I haven’t played in four years).

 

[treelo]

Off topic but I figure this is as good a place as any to ask:

Can I transfer my saved game files from my 360 to my One?

I want to finish my play through of Assassin’s Creed III (that I’ve had on the go for like 6 or 7 years) but I’d rather play it on my One (that I’ve owned for two years and never played) than my 360 (which I haven’t played in four years).

Why do you think this is the place to ask these questions when they have released barely any information about the console??

 

[treelo]

Hmm interesting form factor. I wonder if I can lay flat or stand up.

Yes, the box can sit both vertically and horizontally

You do know what this means right?

 

[Drain Bamage]

You do know what this means right?

Man I aint trying to read. Look at the pictures. They should have shown it both ways.

And I actually think it looks better than the COrsair case. I dig the Batman anglular look. Tbh.