After teasing for a year about 'Project Scorpio', Microsoft finally revealed the new version of the diesel engine, Xbox One X, in report E3 in Los Angeles today.
The machine is 4K capable and promises smooth display in full Ultra HD resolution along with HDR support. Microsoft says the powerful device will enable faster load times and further horizons in demanding games, as well as better graphics even on 1080p screens.
The Xbox One X comes with an 8-core processor paired with 6 teraflops GPU and a 5GB GDDR12 graphics memory in a package that is 40% smaller than the original Xbox One. It also has liquid cooling to stop the noise. It has 1TB of storage, a 4K Blu-Ray disc drive and Dolby Atmos technology to enable surround sound.
When the console is released on 7 November for 499 dollars, 42 will display new game titles at the same time, including 22 that will be exclusive to One X. The roster includes:
- Forza Motorsport 7
- Crackdown 3
- State of Decay 2
- Metro: Exodus
- PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War
Additionally, the One X will support all Xbox One games and accessories. Some new titles classified as “Xbox One X Enhanced” will be able to take advantage of the enhanced features processings of the new console, but they will also run on Xbox One or One S with a little less pizazz.
Let's wait for the announcement of Sony….