2020
MICROSOFT

XBOX SERIES X

MESA
XBOX SERIES X

📜 History & Legacy

The Xbox Series X, released by Microsoft in 2020, represents a significant leap forward in console gaming technology. It marked Microsoft's fourth generation of Xbox consoles, aiming to deliver unprecedented power and speed. The console was designed to offer true 4K gaming at up to 120 frames per second, significantly enhanced loading times, and a vast library of games spanning multiple generations of Xbox. Its launch coincided with the Xbox Series S, a less powerful but more affordable alternative, demonstrating Microsoft's strategy to cater to a wider audience.

The Xbox Series X aimed to redefine console gaming with its powerful custom-designed processor developed in partnership with AMD. It introduced features like Quick Resume, allowing players to instantly switch between multiple games, and DirectStorage, which dramatically reduces loading times by allowing the GPU to directly access the SSD. The console received generally positive reviews, praised for its raw power and performance, though some critics noted the initial lack of exclusive launch titles. Despite this, the Xbox Series X set a new benchmark for console performance and continues to be a highly sought-after gaming platform, shaping the future of interactive entertainment.

Beyond its technical prowess, the Xbox Series X champions Xbox Game Pass, a subscription service offering a vast library of games for a monthly fee. This strategy has fundamentally altered the gaming landscape, providing players with unprecedented access to a diverse range of titles. Microsoft's commitment to backward compatibility ensures that games from previous Xbox generations are playable on the Series X, preserving gaming history and providing immense value to players. The console's success lies not just in its hardware, but also in Microsoft's evolving ecosystem that prioritizes accessibility, choice, and a seamless gaming experience.

⚙️ Specifications

  • CPU: Custom 8-core AMD Zen 2 CPU @ 3.8 GHz
  • GPU: Custom AMD Radeon RDNA 2 GPU with 12 TFLOPS
  • RAM: 16GB GDDR6
  • Storage: 1TB Custom NVMe SSD
  • Media: 4K UHD Blu-ray Drive

🎮 Top 10 Games

  • Halo Infinite
  • Forza Horizon 5
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator
  • Gears 5
  • Assassin's Creed Valhalla
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Red Dead Redemption 2
  • Elden Ring
  • Resident Evil Village
  • Starfield

💡 Curiosities

  • ? Curiosity 1: The Xbox Series X's design was initially codenamed 'Project Scarlett'.
  • ? Curiosity 2: Its shape was intentionally designed to blend into home entertainment systems.
  • ? Curiosity 3: The console's power supply is integrated directly into the system, eliminating the need for an external power brick.
  • ? Curiosity 4: The fan is exceptionally quiet, even under heavy load.
  • ? Curiosity 5: The Xbox Series X supports Auto HDR, which automatically adds HDR to older games.
  • ? Curiosity 6: Quick Resume allows players to switch between up to five games almost instantly.
  • ? Curiosity 7: The console is backward compatible with hundreds of Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One games.
  • ? Curiosity 8: The velocity architecture is designed to optimize game load times and streaming assets.
  • ? Curiosity 9: Smart Delivery ensures players always have the best version of a game, regardless of which Xbox console they are playing on.
  • ? Curiosity 10: The storage expansion card is a proprietary NVMe SSD designed to match the performance of the internal drive.