Xbox Series X

27 Feb 2020

Xbox Series X is Microsoft’s flagship next-generation console, targeting a 4K baseline, with support for up to 8K resolutions, and 120Hz refresh rates across supported titles. Cutting-edge hardware includes an AMD Zen 2-based CPU four times more powerful than Xbox One X, flanked by an AMD Navi-based GPU with double the graphical prowess. Framed as the most powerful Xbox console to date, it pushes the Xbox family head to head with the upcoming PlayStation 5.

While the Xbox Series is scheduled to release during holiday 2020, Microsoft is yet to detail a formal release date, pricing, or preorders.

It eats monsters for breakfast

This is everything we know (so far) about Xbox Series X

Jez Corden 1 month ago 33

Here's everything you need to know about the next-generation Xbox console from Microsoft: Xbox Series X.

Next-gen titans

Xbox Series X vs. PlayStation 5: Everything we know so far

Matt Brown 2 months ago 2

A game-changing year lies ahead, with two of the world's biggest next-generation consoles expected to hit store shelves in late 2020. Here's what we know about Xbox Series X, in relation to the Sony PlayStation 5.

Best of the best

Our comprehensive list of all Xbox Series X Optimized games

Matt Brown 3 weeks ago 25

A complete list of Xbox Series X Optimized games confirmed so far, including their plans to support 4K resolution, HDR, high FPS gameplay, ray tracing, and Smart Delivery.

Get those wallets ready

Xbox Series X preorders: Why you can't buy the next Xbox yet

Matt Brown 1 month ago 3

With the Xbox Series X slated for holiday 2020, here’s what we know about preorders, pricing, and where to buy.

Sideways is best ways

Everything we know so far about DiRT 5 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X

Richard Devine 2 days ago

DiRT 5 is Codemasters' next off-road racer and it's set to go very sideways onto both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X in late 2020 along with releases on all other major platforms. Having debuted at Microsoft's May installment of Inside Xbox, here's what we know so far.

SO MANY ENHANCEMENTS

Microsoft talks Xbox Series X backward compatibility, HDR, and boosted FPS

Asher Madan 1 week ago 3

Today, Jason Ronald, Partner Director of Program Management for the Xbox Platform Team, discussed the innovations the company is bringing to backward compatible games on Xbox Series X. Titles will benefit from increased resolutions, better lighting, and better frame rates.

Silky smooth

Should you buy a new 120Hz TV for Xbox Series X?

Matt Brown 2 weeks ago

With Xbox Series X pushing for 4K resolutions and silky-smooth framerates, should you make the upgrade to a 120Hz display? We’ll break it down.

Interview

Scorn developer says CPU, not SSD, biggest game-changer for new consoles

Asher Madan 2 weeks ago 13

Take a look at Scorn Game Director's views on what's holding back current-generation consoles. He views the CPU as a bigger jump than the SSD in the upcoming Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 (PS5).

TEMPER EXPECTATIONS

Why Xbox Series X and PS5 may not live up to the graphics promise at launch

Asher Madan 2 weeks ago 27

Both the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 (PS5) are powerful consoles, but right now we haven't seen anything that really blows us away. The reveal of an upcoming game like Senua's Saga: Hellblade II may change that, but only time will tell.

GET AN SSD

GeForce 2070 Super and NVMe SSD can run Unreal Engine 5 demo on PC

Asher Madan 2 weeks ago 2

Epic Games recently revealed Unreal Engine 5 to the world. The demo was running on PlayStation 5, but it turns out it'll run "pretty good" on a PC with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super and an SSD.

BETTER VISUALS

Epic Games confirms Nanite and Lumen will be available on Xbox Series X

Asher Madan 3 weeks ago 19

Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney clarified this a few hours ago. He confirmed that both Nanite and Lumen are coming to Xbox Series X. He said, "The Nanite and Lumen tech powering it will be fully supported on both PS5 and Xbox Series X and will be awesome on both."

Designed to be uncomfortable

Here's everything we know about Scorn for Xbox Series X

Samuel Tolbert 3 weeks ago 5

One of the first Xbox Series X titles we've seen is the horrifying Scorn. Developed by Ebb Software, this game plunges players into a nightmarish world directly inspired by the works of H.R. Giger. Here's everything we know about Scorn.

Ride eternal

Cyberpunk 2077 has a vehicle inspired by Mad Max: Fury Road

Samuel Tolbert 3 weeks ago

On the fifth anniversary of Mad Max: Fury Road, the team at CD Projekt Red has introduced a new vehicle called the Reaver. Build by the Wraith gang, it's inspired by the war vehicles of Mad Max.

Make the jump

List of Xbox Series X Smart Delivery games

Matt Brown 3 weeks ago

Which titles will benefit from Smart Delivery support? We have the full list of Xbox Series X titles committed to Smart Delivery support, and other free visual upgrade offers.

RESERVE IT NOW

Scarlet Nexus goes up for preorder for Xbox Series X

Asher Madan 3 weeks ago

Microsoft revealed Scarlet Nexus, a next-generation action game, during its Inside Xbox show. The title looks a lot like Code Vein because it features a bleak, but realistic environment populated by anime characters.

Gameplay beats Trailers every time

What Microsoft and Xbox can learn from Sony and Nintendo gameplay reveals

Jez Corden 3 weeks ago 24

Ghost of Tsushima was recently revealed during one of Sony's "State of Play" showcases, and the format is exactly what Microsoft should be gunning for with Xbox Series X reveals moving forward.

Shoot dinos

Here's what we know about Second Extinction on Xbox Series X

Samuel Tolbert 3 weeks ago 3

Second Extinction is an upcoming first-person shooter from Systemic Reaction with a very simple and clear premise. Earth has been taken over by mutated dinosaurs. You have to destroy them. Here's everything we know about Second Extinction.

Ouch

Unreal Engine 5 demo showcases some next-generation possibilities

Asher Madan 3 weeks ago 33

Today, we got our first look at Unreal Engine 5 running on PlayStation 5 (PS5). According to an analysis by Digital Foundry, the preview was running at 30 frames per second (FPS) and was rendered at "1440p most of the time."

Developer-Friendly

Developers can begin work on Unreal Engine 4 and port to Unreal Engine 5