Microsoft has unveiled its next flagship gaming console as a part of E3 2017 – the Xbox One X. Aiming to deliver 4K gaming at 60 frames per second (FPS), the console stands out among the competition as a high-end device to deliver a premium gaming experience.
Up until now, PCs have dominated the 4K gaming space and Sony's PlayStation 4 (PS4) Pro has been the only console to deliver somewhat comparable visuals. Behind its bump in graphical fidelity, the Xbox One X is packing some powerful, first-class hardware and seen by the console's starting price point of $499 – you won't be getting it for cheap.
But what will you be getting in the package for its $499 starting price? Here's a breakdown of the Xbox One X specs.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | Custom CPU @ 2.3 GHz, 8 cores |
| Graphics | Custom GPU @ 1.172 GHz, 40 CUs, Polaris features, 6.0 TFLOPS |
| Memory | 12GB of GDDR5 RAM @ 6.8GHz w/ 326 GB/s bandwidth |
| Storage | Starting at 1TB HDD |
| Connections and expansions | HDMI-in; HDMI-out; 1x front-facing USB 3.0; 2x rear-facing USB 3.0; IR receiver/blaster; SPDIF digital audio; Ethernet (IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000) |
| Wireless | Wireless IEEE 802.11ac dual band; (5GHz & 2.4GHz); Dedicated dual band Xbox Wireless radio |
| Power supply | 245W, Internal |
| Disk drive | 4K UHD Blu-ray drive |
| Dimensions | 11.81 in x 9.45 in x 2.36 in (30cm x 24cm x 6cm) |
| Weight | 8.4lbs (3.81 kg) |
| In the box | Xbox One X console Xbox Wireless Controller HDMI cable Power cable 1-month Xbox Game Pass trial 14-day Xbox Live Gold trial |
Pre-orders for the Xbox One X are yet to open, with a launch set for November 7, 2017.
