Microsoft's Xbox Series X: Technical Specs, Upcoming Games for 2023

Andi C., Tech Times 14 January 2023, 07:01 am

The Xbox Series X has more in store for this year in its release of new games and optimization features.

Microsoft's Xbox Series X has already come a long way since its debut in the 2019 Game Awards, according to PC World. The video game console has become a platform for gamers all over the world to popular titles, including the Hellblade franchise, Call of Duty, and more.

For this year, it seems like Microsoft is not yet done with upgrading the console and reportedly has more in store.

Xbox Series X New Features

In an effort to be environmentally friendly and cut costs, Business Standard reports that Microsoft will introduce additional power modes options, such as shutdown or energy conservation, to Xbox Series X and S consoles.

Users' power settings will be updated to reduce power consumption when their consoles are turned off. Performance, gaming, or the ability of the console to get system, game, or app updates overnight won't be impacted.

In addition, the manufacturer stated that while the console is turned on, remote features are supported, but the remote wake is not. Users can change their settings whenever they want, deciding what suits them the best.

Xbox Series X Upcoming Games For 2023

Aside from the feature and system updates from the Xbox console, several game titles are also lined up for release this 2023, including the following, according to Digital Trends:

One Piece: Odyssey
Dead Space
Deliver Us Mars
Atomic Heart
Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Skull and Bones
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Dead Island 2
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Street Fighter 6
Diablo IV
Redfall
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
Starfield
Minecraft: Legends
Hogwarts Legacy

Microsoft's Xbox Series X Technical Specs

If you plan to get into the Xbox Series X this year in time for the new updates and game availability, here is an overview of its technical specifications from the Xbox official product site.

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 mm2
Process: 7nm Enhanced

Memory and Storage

Memory: 16GB GDDR6 w/320 bit-wide bus
Memory Bandwidth: 10GB @ 560 GB/s, 6GB @ 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).

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