Kind of looks like a boombox but I dig it. For the last couple of month’s the next-gen Xbox has been operating under the codename of Project Scarlett, a name that was bound to change as Microsoft finalised plans on the overall look, philosophy and internal design of a device that’ll pave the way for a new console cycle.
That prototype era is officially over, as Microsoft officially unveiled Xbox Series X at The Game Awards last night. Here’s the first trailer for it:
And here’s some quick tidbits of info!
- Out of the Xbox, you’ll be getting game support for visuals at 4K and 60FPS, with 120fps being a definite possibility
- Four times as powerful as the Xbox One X
- Variable Refresh Rate and 8K visuals also being touted for the XSX
- Auto Low Latency Mode and Dynamic Latency Input features to make the console more responsive
- Xbox Series X has a next-gen SSD that will “virtually eliminate load times”
- There aren’t too many changes to the included controller, because you can’t improve on perfection
- What has been altered, is a slightly refined grip, a new Share button to grab game clips and sturdier D-pad based on the design of the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller
- You’ll be able to use the controller on Xbox Series X consoles and Windows 10 PCs
- The console can be setup in both a vertical and horizontal mode
- Most importantly, backwards compatibility across all previous Xboxes.
It’l be out in the 2020 holiday season, so start saving now.
Last Updated: December 13, 2019
Seeker
December 13, 2019 at 06:27
This pretty much a mini PC. I think it looks cool but I don’t think my home entertainment unit would like it though.
Pariah
December 13, 2019 at 07:11
I kinda like it.
G8crasha
December 13, 2019 at 08:31
All PC boxes are generally square, so yeah, if I looked at it through the eyes of a PC Gamer, as I am, as I’m sure everyone can ascertain, it looks ok. Buy in terms of something that has to blend in with my other sleek electronics in my living room, I give it a thumbs down. At least the cooling should be effective because it is simply a box.
Yozzie
December 13, 2019 at 10:22
Elon designed that thing, i am sure of it.
Admiral Chief
December 13, 2019 at 10:41
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Yozzie
December 13, 2019 at 10:41
Thanks Raps xD
Raptor Rants
December 13, 2019 at 12:07
It’s a pleasure 😀
Geoffrey Tim
December 13, 2019 at 07:11
It’s such a dumb fucken name.
It’s like the Wii /Wii U all over again.
G8crasha
December 13, 2019 at 08:17
Dumb name, and dumb look! I am itching to see what the final retail appearance of the PS5 is going to look like!
HairyEwok
December 13, 2019 at 09:41
Let’s hope nothing like a toilet seat.
Gareth Lagesse (eXCheez)
December 13, 2019 at 11:03
Agreed! I’ve seen people calling the One X the “X” for a while now, and this will throw a whole spanner in the works come Holidays 2020 / Easter 2021 SA. People will be looking for an “Xbox TWO” and finding a differently-shaped One X.
LegionZA
December 13, 2019 at 07:31
The Game Cube hit the gym hard
Pariah
December 13, 2019 at 09:48
hahaha. So the question is – how can you tell if it skips leg day?
Yozzie
December 13, 2019 at 07:57
It looks tera-flopped.
Admiral Chief
December 13, 2019 at 07:57
Backwards compatible, fast, SSD, kinda different looking, I’d say they have a banger right here
Pariah
December 13, 2019 at 07:57
Honestly it’s just the name that’s a massive wut? As Geoff pointed out… Like, wut?
Admiral Chief
December 13, 2019 at 08:02
Series X, sounds retro, and, it is retro-compatible
Pariah
December 13, 2019 at 08:17
Xbox One X… Xbox Series X.
It’s just too similar. It’s not distinct. Can you imagine how many parents will go out to buy the Series X, see a One X at cheap and buy it, only for the kids to go “WTF MOM”. I can see the shit storm already.
Admiral Chief
December 13, 2019 at 10:35
[Wife comes screaming into the room]
“ARE YOU STILL PLAYING WITH YOUR X?”
Admiral Chief
December 13, 2019 at 10:35
I KNOW, many trollings to be had, it will be glorious
Pieter Kruger
December 13, 2019 at 12:35
Xbox One X will be phased out and replaced by the cheaper/more powerful Lockhart….maybe called the Xbox Series S?
G8crasha
December 13, 2019 at 08:31
I say we will be getting a Series M (for Mobility), a Series Y (Y comes after X, and is thus better than X), a Series D (for a box that has no disc drive, and thus everything has to be downloaded Digitally), and a Series C (for a cheaper version of the box)!
I_am_Duffman!
December 13, 2019 at 10:22
If they wanted to go full retro, they should have called it the Turbo X and given it red racing stripes
G8crasha
December 13, 2019 at 08:31
I say we will be getting a Series M (for Mobility), a Series Y (Y comes after X, and is thus better than X), a Series D (for a box that has no disc drive, and thus everything has to be downloaded Digitally), and a Series C (for a cheaper version of the box)!
Admiral Chief
December 13, 2019 at 10:41
My goodness, we have a marketing genius in our midst
Yozzie
December 13, 2019 at 08:02
Oh wait…this is scarlet?
I totally thought this was some last gen shape change before next gen. And I am totally not laughing even more right now xD
thatotherbrandon
December 13, 2019 at 08:50
Rumours are that the PS5 will hover around the $399-mark. If the Xbox One X is $500 and this brand new Xbox Series X is four times more powerful, will this new console potentially be silly expensive?
Yozzie
December 13, 2019 at 08:50
If it wants to boast about being native 4K at 120 fps then all that hardware should be around the R40 000 mark.
Admiral Chief
December 13, 2019 at 10:47
^^^
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 13, 2019 at 08:37
XBlox. Mine.
Pieter Kruger
December 13, 2019 at 08:58
To fit all that power in that box and have it running as cool and silent as the XB1X is truly an engineering marvel!
Seeker
December 13, 2019 at 09:27
They should have called it Xbox Thicc or Thicc Box.
Admiral Chief
December 13, 2019 at 09:27
My vote goes for ThiccBoccs
Bud B
December 13, 2019 at 09:41
They should have rather called it the xblock
Viper_ZA
December 13, 2019 at 10:47
Looks like a micro-atx build, meh, no thanks.
cloudzn
December 13, 2019 at 06:27
That thing is going to generate so many memes lol
Pieter Kruger
December 13, 2019 at 07:11
That moment right there at the Game Awards, the next Xbox reveal together with the new Senua Hellblade 2 trailer, marks my official Hype Overload for next gen! PERFECTION!
Pariah
December 13, 2019 at 09:27
I have to say – that reveal video is an incredible piece of production. From a professional viewpoint, colour me impressed. The writing, VO, visuals, and how they tie it in at the end. Lovely stuff.
G8crasha
December 13, 2019 at 08:31
I’ve seen shoe boxes that look better!
Yozzie
December 13, 2019 at 10:22
“Putting the BOX back in XBox”