Xbox One X, formerly known as Project Scorpio, will launch on November 7 for $499 / £449 / €499, Microsoft announced at its E3 2017 press conference.
Here’s an overview of the platform, via Microsoft:
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Games play better on Xbox One X. The world’s most powerful console begins rolling out to all Xbox One markets starting on Nov. 7. With 40 percent more power than any other console, experience immersive true 4K gaming when paired with a 4K display, such as Samsung’s flagship QLED TV. Xbox One X makes your existing library even better, with better textures, smoother frame rates and faster load times, even on a 1080p TV. Xbox One X also offers the ultimate 4K entertainment package with 4K Ultra HD for Blu-ray X and streamed content, HDR support for gaming and video, and Dolby Atmos support. Xbox One X will join the Xbox One family of devices and coexist alongside Xbox One and Xbox One S, and all Xbox One games and accessories are compatible.
Power
- 6 Teraflop GPU clocked at 1.172 Ghz
- 12GB of GDDR5 memory
- 326GB/s of memory bandwith
True 4K
- 8+ million pixels
- HDR
- Wide color gamut
- Premium Dolby Atmos sound
Compatibility
- All Xbox One accessories and agames work on Xbox One X
Supersampling
- Games rendered in 4K
- Improves 1080p output
Craftsmanship
- The most advanced console processor ever
- Liquid-cooled Vapor Chamber
- Optimized power management
- The smallest Xbox ever
Updates for Released Games,/strong>
Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, Minecraft, Resident Evil 7″ biohazard, Final Fantasy XV, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands, Rocket League, and dozens of other popular Xbox One games will receive free updates to take full advantage of the power of Xbox One X. A host of these titles will be enhanced to run in true 4K, and many will be available at Xbox One X launch.
Watch the reveal trailer below. View a set of hardware beauty shots at the gallery.
