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I’m honestly baffled how MS couldn’t be taking a huge hit on the Series X even if it shipped at $600.
it sounds like MS forced their hands to take action because now MS is just sucking up the spot light.
I don’t doubt it, just saying even at $600 they must be taking a loss on the hardware. Obviously they want to become the Netflix of gaming and see vast profits further down the line. I’m sure the same will apply to Sony too.
The Series X Features that Didn't Make the Headlines
While we wait to see what Sony has to offer, I’ve been reading nearly everything published about the Series X and there are a few items that are worth noting as they got lost in all of the other announcements.
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The Series X Features that Didn’t Make the Headlines
This week is going to be filled with gaming hardware announcements. Yesterday, Microsoft announced the Xbox Series X specs and tomorrow, Sony will be pulling back the curtains on what is under the hood of the PlayStation 5.
While we wait to see what Sony has to offer, I’ve been reading nearly everything published about the Series X and there are a few items that are worth noting as they got lost in all of the other announcements.
After the release of the Elite series 2 controller with the integrated battery, there was a concern that the next generation controller would use a similar setup. Thankfully, the next-generation controller that comes with the series X will use 2xAA batteries and the connection port is USB-C as well. And if you have older controllers, they will receive a software update to work with the new series X and gain the benefits of reduced latency as well.
One of the big points of interest in the new consoles is the number of raw TFlops they can output. We already know that the output for the console will be 12TFlops but as Digital Foundry points out, there is also hardware-based ray-tracing processing; when that feature is enabled, the series X is outputting closer to 25 TFlops.
There is also a point on the storage that needs to be clarified. There are two storage options: Microsoft’s fancy solid-state expandable storage option as well as the more traditional USB expandable option.
For the next generation, you will only be able to use USB storage for titles from Xbox One, 360, and the original Xbox. If you need expandable storage for series X titles, you will be required to purchase the storage drive as the USB interface is not fast enough for the new Xbox Velocity architecture.
Microsoft also showed off a new Instant Resume feature for the Series X. While this feature will make jumping into your games significantly faster, one feature that will eventually arrive is the ability to do this on any xCloud device – imagine playing games on the console and then in the dentist office waiting room, you can pick up instantly where you left off.
But the big thing Microsoft didn’t directly announce but I think the evidence is there to support it, the company indirectly confirmed Lockhart does exist. This lower-end console is expected to cost less than the more powerful Anaconda and it will give Xbox gamers more options as I fully expect the series X will be expensive.
How did Microsoft do this? Well, we need to jump into a time machine.
Way back when we were first started hearing about the new consoles, I wrote up that the codenames were Lockhart and Anaconda. When Microsoft announced its next-generation plans, it referred to the family of devices as a Scarlett.
But then the company backtracked and said it was only working on one console, called Scarlett, and the Anaconda name started to fade from memory. But, remember that the Xbox One X was codenamed Scorpio and what did Microsoft etch on the motherboard of that device? A Scorpion.
Jump back to today, when Digital Foundrywas able to view the new split motherboard, what was etched onto it? A snake…or an Anaconda. If Microsoft was really calling this device Scarlett, why didn’t they put something related to that on the board instead of a snake?
The company has not officially acknowledged that Lockhart exists but the pieces now align with the information that I have been reporting on to confirm that the device is real, the question becomes when will it get announced?
At the first mention of Anaconda, I lost ability to focus on the rest as my mind could not move past I like Big Butts and scenes of Ross and Rachel singing it to their kid...The Series X Features that Didn't Make the Headlines
While we wait to see what Sony has to offer, I’ve been reading nearly everything published about the Series X and there are a few items that are worth noting as they got lost in all of the other announcements.
The Series X Features that Didn’t Make the Headlines
This week is going to be filled with gaming hardware announcements. Yesterday, Microsoft announced the Xbox Series X specs and tomorrow, Sony will be pulling back the curtains on what is under the hood of the PlayStation 5.
While we wait to see what Sony has to offer, I’ve been reading nearly everything published about the Series X and there are a few items that are worth noting as they got lost in all of the other announcements.
After the release of the Elite series 2 controller with the integrated battery, there was a concern that the next generation controller would use a similar setup. Thankfully, the next-generation controller that comes with the series X will use 2xAA batteries and the connection port is USB-C as well. And if you have older controllers, they will receive a software update to work with the new series X and gain the benefits of reduced latency as well.
One of the big points of interest in the new consoles is the number of raw TFlops they can output. We already know that the output for the console will be 12TFlops but as Digital Foundry points out, there is also hardware-based ray-tracing processing; when that feature is enabled, the series X is outputting closer to 25 TFlops.
There is also a point on the storage that needs to be clarified. There are two storage options: Microsoft’s fancy solid-state expandable storage option as well as the more traditional USB expandable option.
For the next generation, you will only be able to use USB storage for titles from Xbox One, 360, and the original Xbox. If you need expandable storage for series X titles, you will be required to purchase the storage drive as the USB interface is not fast enough for the new Xbox Velocity architecture.
Microsoft also showed off a new Instant Resume feature for the Series X. While this feature will make jumping into your games significantly faster, one feature that will eventually arrive is the ability to do this on any xCloud device – imagine playing games on the console and then in the dentist office waiting room, you can pick up instantly where you left off.
But the big thing Microsoft didn’t directly announce but I think the evidence is there to support it, the company indirectly confirmed Lockhart does exist. This lower-end console is expected to cost less than the more powerful Anaconda and it will give Xbox gamers more options as I fully expect the series X will be expensive.
How did Microsoft do this? Well, we need to jump into a time machine.
Way back when we were first started hearing about the new consoles, I wrote up that the codenames were Lockhart and Anaconda. When Microsoft announced its next-generation plans, it referred to the family of devices as a Scarlett.
But then the company backtracked and said it was only working on one console, called Scarlett, and the Anaconda name started to fade from memory. But, remember that the Xbox One X was codenamed Scorpio and what did Microsoft etch on the motherboard of that device? A Scorpion.
Jump back to today, when Digital Foundrywas able to view the new split motherboard, what was etched onto it? A snake…or an Anaconda. If Microsoft was really calling this device Scarlett, why didn’t they put something related to that on the board instead of a snake?
The company has not officially acknowledged that Lockhart exists but the pieces now align with the information that I have been reporting on to confirm that the device is real, the question becomes when will it get announced?
Yeah, I don't get why it would hold it back. It will have all of the next gen features just at lower resolution for folks that don't have a 4K tv yet or who don't want to spend $500 on a new console. If Lockhart can hit the $299 price point, I would probably buy one for my bedroom setup and sell my X1X...Lockhart at 4TF RDNA 2 architecture would best the X1X in every way (and still add raytracing, VRS, fast SSD, etc.). Right now, planning on selling my X1S and moving the X1X to the BR but depending, I may just sell both and get a Lockhart for the BR.
Further, you can argue if the Lockhart really needs to exist from a business standpoint but if it gives all next gen features at a lower rez at $100 less than Sony and $200 less than the MS high end, then folks may jump on that as a best value solution. Lockhart + Gamepass might be a huge win for MS.
DANG IT, ROLLINS!!
What's cool is it was done by one guy, and it's full path tracing above 30fps (30-60)...
The Series X Features that Didn't Make the Headlines
While we wait to see what Sony has to offer, I’ve been reading nearly everything published about the Series X and there are a few items that are worth noting as they got lost in all of the other announcements.
The Series X Features that Didn’t Make the Headlines
This week is going to be filled with gaming hardware announcements. Yesterday, Microsoft announced the Xbox Series X specs and tomorrow, Sony will be pulling back the curtains on what is under the hood of the PlayStation 5.
While we wait to see what Sony has to offer, I’ve been reading nearly everything published about the Series X and there are a few items that are worth noting as they got lost in all of the other announcements.
After the release of the Elite series 2 controller with the integrated battery, there was a concern that the next generation controller would use a similar setup. Thankfully, the next-generation controller that comes with the series X will use 2xAA batteries and the connection port is USB-C as well. And if you have older controllers, they will receive a software update to work with the new series X and gain the benefits of reduced latency as well.
One of the big points of interest in the new consoles is the number of raw TFlops they can output. We already know that the output for the console will be 12TFlops but as Digital Foundry points out, there is also hardware-based ray-tracing processing; when that feature is enabled, the series X is outputting closer to 25 TFlops.
There is also a point on the storage that needs to be clarified. There are two storage options: Microsoft’s fancy solid-state expandable storage option as well as the more traditional USB expandable option.
For the next generation, you will only be able to use USB storage for titles from Xbox One, 360, and the original Xbox. If you need expandable storage for series X titles, you will be required to purchase the storage drive as the USB interface is not fast enough for the new Xbox Velocity architecture.
Microsoft also showed off a new Instant Resume feature for the Series X. While this feature will make jumping into your games significantly faster, one feature that will eventually arrive is the ability to do this on any xCloud device – imagine playing games on the console and then in the dentist office waiting room, you can pick up instantly where you left off.
But the big thing Microsoft didn’t directly announce but I think the evidence is there to support it, the company indirectly confirmed Lockhart does exist. This lower-end console is expected to cost less than the more powerful Anaconda and it will give Xbox gamers more options as I fully expect the series X will be expensive.
How did Microsoft do this? Well, we need to jump into a time machine.
Way back when we were first started hearing about the new consoles, I wrote up that the codenames were Lockhart and Anaconda. When Microsoft announced its next-generation plans, it referred to the family of devices as a Scarlett.
But then the company backtracked and said it was only working on one console, called Scarlett, and the Anaconda name started to fade from memory. But, remember that the Xbox One X was codenamed Scorpio and what did Microsoft etch on the motherboard of that device? A Scorpion.
Jump back to today, when Digital Foundrywas able to view the new split motherboard, what was etched onto it? A snake…or an Anaconda. If Microsoft was really calling this device Scarlett, why didn’t they put something related to that on the board instead of a snake?
The company has not officially acknowledged that Lockhart exists but the pieces now align with the information that I have been reporting on to confirm that the device is real, the question becomes when will it get announced?
Where was the snake?
*edit* nvm just saw it, had to zoom in
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If people watched they video, they ran these consoles in the desert too trying to let them get as hot as they could.
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There is no power greater than X.
Now..we wait for any news on new games.
Now..we wait for any news on new games.
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