Release and more information about the new Xbox generation “Project Scarlett” was presented by Microsoft during the press conference at E3 2019. We will show you the details.
What is known about the new Xbox generation? The new console is all about gaming. Load times are supposed to be extremely reduced.
- Up to 120 FPS
- 8K resolution
- GDDR 6 RAM
- Real-time ray tracing (via hardware acceleration)
- Latest AMD Zen 2 processors and Navi technology powering the console
- New SSD generation – used as virtual RAM
With the CPU and GPU from AMD, “Project Scarlett” is 4 times stronger in data processing compared to the Xbox One X.
With the SSD technology as virtual RAM, load times are said to be extremely reduced, allowing for faster movement through the worlds of games.
For the SSDs, a new generation is used. These are said to be 40 times faster compared to the Xbox One.
As a launch title for the new console generation, Halo Infinite was mentioned.
Release date: Project Scarlett is set to be released at Christmas 2020.
This is how Microsoft teased the Xbox: Even before the start of E3 2019, hype around the new Xbox consoles spread. Fans extracted codes from several tweets. These were hidden next to the focus points of the images. Deciphered, they ultimately formed the word Scarlett.
What rumors were there beforehand about the new Xbox family?
Rumors about the Scarlett family of Xbox surfaced shortly after E3 2018. It was said that Microsoft plans to present several new consoles and then release the new Xbox as a finale in 2020.
Already at the end of 2018, the names Lockhart and Anaconda became known through rumors, which hinted at “the two new Xbox consoles” at that time.
It was speculated that these two models would differ like the Xbox One S and the Xbox One X. The Lockhart was said to be the cheaper base model and a bit stronger than the Xbox One X.
Further, it was stated in a December leak that the Anaconda would be the more expensive version with much more power.
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