The future of gaming has never been more inspiring. Creativity in games is flourishing. New services empower you to discover more games—and bring you closer to the games and creators and streamers you love. The cloud creates a massive opportunity to stream console-quality games and play with the people you want, wherever you want. And for many of us, nothing is more inspiring than the dawn of a new console generation.
Xbox Series X
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Re-engineered inside out
As we enter a new generation of console gaming with the Xbox Series X, hardware and software innovations enable the amazing possibilities for the future of games.
System Architecture Slides
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Designed for speed and performance
The Xbox Velocity Architecture unlocks new speed & performance capabilities through the groundbreaking combination of hardware, a custom 1TB SSD & CPU and deep software integration, to make for richer and more dynamic living worlds unlike anything ever seen before.
Quick Resume
A new feature powered by the technical capabilities and the innovative Xbox Velocity Architecture in Xbox Series X, Quick Resume enables players to seamlessly switch between multiple titles and resume instantly from where you last left off.
Gamers will experience more time playing and less time waiting as loading times will be greatly decreased thanks to the processing power of Xbox Series X.
The most powerful console ever
Xbox Series X is our most powerful console ever, powered by our custom designed processor leveraging AMD's latest Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architectures.
The new system on a chip (SOC) has been built from the ground up for speed and performance, with 12 teraflops of processing power and with compatibility in mind for four generations of games.
Delivering unparalleled graphical fidelity
The three air-flow channels evenly distribute the temperatures generated by the advanced internal components, keeping the console cool and quiet.
The innovative parallel cooling architecture allows for stunning game experiences with incredible graphical fidelity and performance.
Split motherboard
For the first time ever on console, an innovative split motherboard keeps the Xbox Series X internals evenly temperature controlled, allowing for the console to output more power.
Heat-sink chassis
A heat sink is a non-electronic, passive mechanical component that has a vital role in the reliability and performance of the Xbox Series X and is integrated directly into the chassis of the console. This unique component of the parallel cooling architecture helps lend to the distinctive design of the console.
Vapour chamber
The vapour chamber in the Xbox Series X enables evenly spread temperatures with the core and memory.
Whisper-quiet fan
As part of the parallel cooling architecture, the whisper-quiet fan keeps the Xbox Series X internal components cool without disturbing your gameplay.
More storage without compromise
The Xbox Series X Storage Expansion Card provides additional game storage at peak speed and performance by replicating the console's internal custom SSD experience. The 1TB card is inserted directly into the back of the console via the dedicated storage expansion port.
Meet the new Xbox Wireless Controller
Experience the modernised design of the Xbox Wireless Controller, featuring sculpted surfaces and refined geometry for enhanced comfort during gameplay. Stay on target with textured grip and a hybrid D-pad; capture and share content seamlessly while you play; and quickly pair with, play on,
Real Time Hardware Accelerated Ray Tracing
Equipped with AMD's Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architectures, DirectX ray tracing delivers true-to-life lighting, shadows, and accurate reflections to create dynamic, living worlds.
From improved lighting, shadows and reflections as well as more realistic acoustics and spatial audio, raytracing enables developers to create more physically accurate worlds. For the very first time in a game console, Xbox Series X includes support for high performance, hardware accelerated raytracing. Xbox Series X uses a custom-designed GPU leveraging the latest innovation from our partners at AMD and built in collaboration with the same team who developed DirectX Raytracing. Developers will be able to deliver incredibly immersive visual and audio experiences using the same techniques on PC and beyond.
Machine Learning
Xbox Series X supports Machine Learning for games with DirectML, a component of DirectX. DirectML leverages unprecedented hardware performance in a console, benefiting from over 24 TFLOPS of 16-bit float performance and over 97 TOPS (trillion operations per second) of 4-bit integer performance on Xbox Series X. Machine Learning can improve a wide range of areas, such as making NPCs much smarter, providing vastly more lifelike animation, and greatly improving visual quality.
Spatial Audio
3D Spatial Sound is the next evolution in audio technology, using advanced algorithms to create immersive lifelike worlds that put you at the center of your experience.
Spatial Audio delivers deeply immersive audio which enables the player to more accurately pinpoint objects in a 3D play space. With full support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Windows Sonic, Xbox Series X has custom audio hardware to offload audio processing from the CPU, dramatically improving the accessibility, quality and performance of these immersive experiences.
Backward Compatibility
Xbox Series X|S will be backwards compatible with everything that works on Xbox One including Xbox 360 and Original Xbox games except for games that require the Kinect. Along with the ability to play across four generations of Xbox, Xbox Series consoles will also automatically apply HDR to old games. All your progress from past generations will be automatically synced.
Smart Delivery
With Smart Delivery, you can buy a supported game once and always have the best available version for whatever console you play on.
Xbox Store
The new Microsoft Store on Xbox is more than twice as fast as before. It launches in under two seconds, and the browse performance is greatly improved – it's faster than ever to load pages and find what you need, whether it's checking out a sale price or watching HD trailers.
The Microsoft Store on Xbox makes it easier than ever to discover what you're looking for, whether you want to try out a gaming membership like Xbox Game Pass, find a specific title or DLC, or access an app, movie or TV show. View trailers inline while you search and browse (or turn on autoplay for the most seamless experience), easily see which games your friends are playing, and get information about discounts and offers at a glance.
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Xbox Series Experience UI
The new Xbox look and feel is designed to be faster to use, more approachable and visually appealing. Text is more readable, elements on screen are easier to understand at a glance, and accomplishing your tasks is faster than ever. This includes tile shape, fonts, an updated illustration style, and more. The overall layout of most of the console pages remains familiar, just faster and more focused.
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Xbox Wireless Headset
Game loud and clear with the all-new Xbox Wireless Headset, featuring auto-mute and voice isolation for crystal-clear chat, intuitive design, and direct pairing to your console.
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Xbox Series X
| PROCESSOR | CPU. 8X Cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.66 GHz w/SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU GPU. 12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @1.825 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU | SOC Die Size. 360.45 mm Process. 7nm Enhanced |
| MEMORY & STORAGE | Memory. 16GB GDDR6 w/320 bit-wide bus Memory Bandwidth. 10 GB @ 560 GB/s, 6 GB @ 336 GB/s. Internal Storage. 1TB Custom NVME SSD | I/O Throughput. 2.4 GB/s (Raw), 4.8 GB/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block) Expandable Storage. Support for 1TB Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S matches internal storage exactly (sold separately). Support for USB 3.1 external HDD (sold separately). |
| VIDEO CAPABILITIES | Gaming Resolution. True 4K High Dynamic Range. Up to 8K HDR Optical Drive. 4K UHD Blu-Ray | Performance Target. Up to 120 FPS HDMI Features. Auto Low Latency Mode. HDMI Variable Refresh Rate. AMD FreeSync. |
| SOUND CAPABILITIES | Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS 5.1 | Dolby TrueHD with Atmos Up to 7.1 L-PCM |
| PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | HDMI. 3x HDMI 3.1 Gen 1 ports Wireless. 802.11ac dual band | Ethernet. 802.3 10/100/1000 Accessories radio. Dedicated dual band Xbox Wireless radio. |
| DESIGN | 
| Dimensions 15.1cm x 15.1cm x 30.1cm Weight 3.63 kg |
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Xbox Series S
| PROCESSOR | CPU. 8X Cores @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz w/SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU GPU. 4 TFLOPS, 20 CUs @1.565 GHz | SOC Die Size. 197.05 mm2 |
| MEMORY & STORAGE | Memory. 10GB GDDR6 128 bit-wide bus Memory Bandwidth. 8 GB @ 224 GB/s, 2 GB @ 56 GB/s. Internal Storage. 512GB Custom NVME SSD | I/O Throughput. 2.4 GB/s (Raw), 4.8 GB/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block) Expandable Storage. Support for 1TB Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S matches internal storage exactly (sold separately). Support for USB 3.1 external HDD (sold separately). |
| VIDEO CAPABILITIES | Gaming Resolution. 1440p Performance Target. Up to 120 FPS | HDMI Features. Auto Low Latency Mode. HDMI Variable Refresh Rate. AMD FreeSync. |
| SOUND CAPABILITIES | L-PCM, up to 7.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 | DTS 5.1 Dolby TrueHD with Atmos |
| PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | HDMI. 1x HDMI 2.1 port USB. 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports Wireless. 802.11ac dual band | Ethernet. 802.3 10/100/1000 Accessories radio. Dedicated dual band Xbox Wireless radio |
| DESIGN | 
| Dimensions.6.5cm x 15.1cm x 27.5cm Weight. 1.93 kg |
Xbox Series S | Xbox
Introducing Xbox Series S. Experience next-gen speed and performance at a great price.www.xbox.com
Startup
Re-engineered inside out
As we enter a new generation of console gaming with the Xbox Series X, hardware and software innovations enable the amazing possibilities for the future of games.
System Architecture Slides
EditSign
Designed for speed and performance
The Xbox Velocity Architecture unlocks new speed & performance capabilities through the groundbreaking combination of hardware, a custom 1TB SSD & CPU and deep software integration, to make for richer and more dynamic living worlds unlike anything ever seen before.
Quick Resume
A new feature powered by the technical capabilities and the innovative Xbox Velocity Architecture in Xbox Series X, Quick Resume enables players to seamlessly switch between multiple titles and resume instantly from where you last left off.
Gamers will experience more time playing and less time waiting as loading times will be greatly decreased thanks to the processing power of Xbox Series X.
The most powerful console ever
Xbox Series X is our most powerful console ever, powered by our custom designed processor leveraging AMD's latest Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architectures.
The new system on a chip (SOC) has been built from the ground up for speed and performance, with 12 teraflops of processing power and with compatibility in mind for four generations of games.
Delivering unparalleled graphical fidelity
The three air-flow channels evenly distribute the temperatures generated by the advanced internal components, keeping the console cool and quiet.
The innovative parallel cooling architecture allows for stunning game experiences with incredible graphical fidelity and performance.
Split motherboard
For the first time ever on console, an innovative split motherboard keeps the Xbox Series X internals evenly temperature controlled, allowing for the console to output more power.
Heat-sink chassis
A heat sink is a non-electronic, passive mechanical component that has a vital role in the reliability and performance of the Xbox Series X and is integrated directly into the chassis of the console. This unique component of the parallel cooling architecture helps lend to the distinctive design of the console.
Vapour chamber
The vapour chamber in the Xbox Series X enables evenly spread temperatures with the core and memory.
Whisper-quiet fan
As part of the parallel cooling architecture, the whisper-quiet fan keeps the Xbox Series X internal components cool without disturbing your gameplay.
More storage without compromise
The Xbox Series X Storage Expansion Card provides additional game storage at peak speed and performance by replicating the console's internal custom SSD experience. The 1TB card is inserted directly into the back of the console via the dedicated storage expansion port.
Meet the new Xbox Wireless Controller
Experience the modernised design of the Xbox Wireless Controller, featuring sculpted surfaces and refined geometry for enhanced comfort during gameplay. Stay on target with textured grip and a hybrid D-pad; capture and share content seamlessly while you play; and quickly pair with, play on,
GET A GRIP Textured triggers and bumpers hold tight to keep you from slipping. | 
FULL CIRCLE Updated in every direction. The new hybrid D-pad lets you crush combos without crossing fingers. | 
YOU WIN Show off. Tap the share button to eternalize your conquest. |
Real Time Hardware Accelerated Ray Tracing
Equipped with AMD's Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architectures, DirectX ray tracing delivers true-to-life lighting, shadows, and accurate reflections to create dynamic, living worlds.
From improved lighting, shadows and reflections as well as more realistic acoustics and spatial audio, raytracing enables developers to create more physically accurate worlds. For the very first time in a game console, Xbox Series X includes support for high performance, hardware accelerated raytracing. Xbox Series X uses a custom-designed GPU leveraging the latest innovation from our partners at AMD and built in collaboration with the same team who developed DirectX Raytracing. Developers will be able to deliver incredibly immersive visual and audio experiences using the same techniques on PC and beyond.
Machine Learning
Xbox Series X supports Machine Learning for games with DirectML, a component of DirectX. DirectML leverages unprecedented hardware performance in a console, benefiting from over 24 TFLOPS of 16-bit float performance and over 97 TOPS (trillion operations per second) of 4-bit integer performance on Xbox Series X. Machine Learning can improve a wide range of areas, such as making NPCs much smarter, providing vastly more lifelike animation, and greatly improving visual quality.
Spatial Audio
3D Spatial Sound is the next evolution in audio technology, using advanced algorithms to create immersive lifelike worlds that put you at the center of your experience.
Spatial Audio delivers deeply immersive audio which enables the player to more accurately pinpoint objects in a 3D play space. With full support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Windows Sonic, Xbox Series X has custom audio hardware to offload audio processing from the CPU, dramatically improving the accessibility, quality and performance of these immersive experiences.
Backward Compatibility
Xbox Series X|S will be backwards compatible with everything that works on Xbox One including Xbox 360 and Original Xbox games except for games that require the Kinect. Along with the ability to play across four generations of Xbox, Xbox Series consoles will also automatically apply HDR to old games. All your progress from past generations will be automatically synced.
Smart Delivery
With Smart Delivery, you can buy a supported game once and always have the best available version for whatever console you play on.
Xbox Store
The new Microsoft Store on Xbox is more than twice as fast as before. It launches in under two seconds, and the browse performance is greatly improved – it's faster than ever to load pages and find what you need, whether it's checking out a sale price or watching HD trailers.
The Microsoft Store on Xbox makes it easier than ever to discover what you're looking for, whether you want to try out a gaming membership like Xbox Game Pass, find a specific title or DLC, or access an app, movie or TV show. View trailers inline while you search and browse (or turn on autoplay for the most seamless experience), easily see which games your friends are playing, and get information about discounts and offers at a glance.
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Xbox Series Experience UI
The new Xbox look and feel is designed to be faster to use, more approachable and visually appealing. Text is more readable, elements on screen are easier to understand at a glance, and accomplishing your tasks is faster than ever. This includes tile shape, fonts, an updated illustration style, and more. The overall layout of most of the console pages remains familiar, just faster and more focused.
The New Xbox Experience: Connecting You to Fun, Wherever You Want to Play - Xbox Wire
At team Xbox, we’re building a unique set of experiences for the next generation of gaming – an ecosystem of hardware and software working to meet gamers wherever they choose to engage. From Xbox Series X, which will set a new bar for power, speed and compatibility; to the carefully curated game...
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Xbox Wireless Headset
Game loud and clear with the all-new Xbox Wireless Headset, featuring auto-mute and voice isolation for crystal-clear chat, intuitive design, and direct pairing to your console.
| Best-in-class audio performance Experience high quality audio with a low-latency, 100% wireless connection to your Xbox console, without the need for a dongle or a base station. Supports spatial sound technologies including Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, and DTS Headphone:X for realism and audio precision that fully surrounds you. | 
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| Comfortable & intuitive designBest-in-class audio performance Play comfortably for hours with the ultra-soft earcups, lightweight design, and customizable fit. The rotating earcup dials of the new Xbox Wireless Headset provide an intuitive way to change volume and game/chat balance. Quickly adjust and get back to the game. Fully adjustable mic tucks up and out of the way when not in use. | 
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| Crystal clear chat Voice isolation focuses the mic on your voice to reduce background noise. And when you aren't talking, the auto-mute feature automatically mutes your microphone so you keep comms channels clear, while the manual mute button gives you a privacy option when you need it. | 
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| Tailored to you Use the Xbox Accessories app to fine-tune the audio controls, including equalizer settings, bass boost, auto-mute sensitivity, and mic-monitoring levels. Pair directly to your console with Xbox Wireless radio without the need for a dongle, cable, or base station and connect to your mobile device with Bluetooth® to listen to music or chat while on the go. | 
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Specifications
| What's in the box | Xbox Wireless Headset USB-C charging cable (14 inches long) |
| System Requirements | For use with Xbox X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 devices. On supported consoles, some voice chat features may require Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold (memberships sold separately). Windows 10 use requires Bluetooth 4.2+, Xbox Wireless adapter or compatible USB-C cable. Each sold separately. |
| Materials | Headband: inner steel metal band with foam cushioning Ear cushions: oval design with polyurethane leather and foam cushioning |
| Microphones | Mic design: bendable boom with dual mics and Illuminated LED when mic is on |
| Speakers | Speaker size: 40mm Speaker material: Paper composite diaphragm and neodymium magnet Speaker Impedance: 32 ohm Speaker Response: 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Controls | Buttons: power/pair, mute, game/chat audio balance dial (left earcup), volume dial (right earcup). |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth version: 4.2 (A2DP, HFP, HSP) Codec: SBC |
| Battery | Internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery with up to 15 hours of battery life per charge. 30 minutes of charging provides about 4 hours of battery life and recharges to full battery life in about 3 hours when headset is not in use. |
| Weight | 11 oz (312g) |
| Virtual Surround Sound | Supports Spatial Sound technologies like Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, and DTS Headphone:X on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One |
| Xbox Accessories app | Adjust equalizer settings, bass boost, auto-mute, LED brightness, and mic monitoring |
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Defining the Next Generation: An Xbox Series X|S Technology Glossary - Xbox Wire
[Editor’s Note: Updated on 10/21 at 11AM to ensure it is now reflective of the capabilities across both of our next-gen Xbox consoles following the unveil of Xbox Series S.] As we enter a new generation of console gaming with Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, we’ve made a number of technology...
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Xbox Series X: A Closer Look at the Technology Powering the Next Generation - Xbox Wire
A few months ago, we revealed Xbox Series X, our fastest, most powerful console ever, designed for a console generation that has you, the player, at its center. When it is released this holiday season, Xbox Series X will set a new bar for performance, speed and compatibility, all while allowing...
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