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Microsoft Offers A Look Into The Xbox Series X Ahead of GDC 2020

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:10:14 -0600

Earlier today, Microsoft posted a brand new entry on Xbox Wire, giving fans a bit of a preview into the Xbox One X before GDC 2020 comes around. The blog post gives you a little bit more info on what the console will have in store for players, but it really doesn't give away everything. They talk about the processor, but not what its entirely capable of. They give you some hardware info, but no specs. They give you a sample of what will be included, but not everything. This is basically the sampler platter at a restaurant, as we're guessing the main course will be revealed more in-depth at GDC or E3 2020. For now, here's a snippet of some of the cooler stuff we thought you might like to know.

The Next Xbox Console Will Just Be Called "Xbox" — Credit: Microsoft

The next console generation will be defined by more playing and less waiting. And when play begins, we know many gamers demand ultra-low latency to be as immersed and precise as possible. To this end, the team analyzed every step between player and game, from controller to console to display, and asked how we could make it faster.

SSD Storage: With our next-generation SSD, nearly every aspect of playing games is improved. Game worlds are larger, more dynamic and load in a flash and fast travel is just that – fast.

Quick Resume: The new Quick Resume feature lets you continue multiple games from a suspended state almost instantly, returning you to where you were and what you were doing, without waiting through long loading screens.

Dynamic Latency Input (DLI): We're optimizing latency in the player-to-console pipeline starting with our Xbox Wireless Controller, which leverages our high bandwidth, proprietary wireless communication protocol when connected to the console. With Dynamic Latency Input (DLI), a new feature which synchronizes input immediately with what is displayed, controls are even more precise and responsive.

HDMI 2.1 Innovation: We've partnered with the HDMI forum and TV manufacturers to enable the best gaming experience through features such as Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). ALLM allows Xbox One and Xbox Series X to automatically set the connected display to its lowest latency mode. VRR synchronizes the display's refresh rate to the game's frame rate, maintaining smooth visuals without tearing. Ensuring minimal lag and the most responsive gaming experience.

120 fps Support: With support for up to 120 fps, Xbox Series X allows developers to exceed standard 60 fps output in favor of heightened realism or fast-paced action.