before.” Microsoft says that the Series X will
be the world’s most powerful games console,
powered by Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architectures,
helping developers leverage 12 teraflops of GPU
processing, aided by variable-rate shading (VRS)
technology, designed to stabilize the framerate
and increase resolutions for games. The console
will also add support for DirectX raytracing, so
that the games will feature true-to-life lighting,
accurate reflections, and realistic acoustics in
real-time, adding to the immersion.
By introducing a new SSD, game worlds can be
larger and more dynamic than ever, and load in
a flash. Thanks to a new Quick Resume feature,
multiple games can be suspended and picked
up later at a moment’s notice, without having to
spend an age waiting for the loading screen to
disappear. Another new technology introduced
on the console is Dynamic Latency Input (DLI),
which will optimize latency from the Xbox
Controller, ensuring that input is synchronized
immediately. This will make controls more
precise and responsive, and thanks to HDMI 2.1
support, other peripherals can take advantage
of reduced latency, too.
An exciting new addition to the Xbox is Smart
Delivery, which will allow players to access the
best version of their game without having to pay
for a second copy for the Xbox Series X. The idea
is that, if you already own the Xbox One version
of a game, you’ll unlock the Series X version, too,
so you don’t need to wait around for the console
to be released to access the latest and greatest
titles. Halo Infinite, for example, will launch
alongside the Series X, and it can be purchased
for the Xbox One and later “converted” when you
upgrade your console.