Both PS5 and Xbox Series X are larger than the old consoles. In an interview, Xbox head Phil Spencer explains why: Both consoles have to deal with high heat. The reason is the high performance of the next-gen.
What did Phil Spencer say? In an interview (via venturebeat.com), he explained that both consoles face the same issue: high heat output.
This is mainly due to the high performance of the installed processor and graphics unit (GPU). Both are extremely powerful but also produce a lot of heat.
In the conversation, he explains that he likes the design of the PS5 and that it is completely different from that of the Xbox. Spencer says:
I like the design and how they did it. I have great respect for what the teams are doing for PlayStation. But they operate their box differently than we do, which leads to unique design challenges in terms of how to keep these devices cool. This is a problem for both of us, so it’s not a shock. And they have chosen an approach that differs from what we’ve done.
Phil Spencer, Xbox head, source: venturebeat.com
The size of the PS5 is not official: So far, Sony has not commented on the size of the PlayStation 5, but some clever users have noted that the PS5 will be significantly larger than the previous generations. They compared standardized drive bays and USB hubs.
Xbox Series X dimensions allow for a large fan
One developer had explained why the Xbox Series X looks like a mini-PC. In a slim case like the Xbox One X, such high performance and heat dissipation wouldn’t have been possible.
Spencer also reiterated why they chose the tower design:
We chose our design because we wanted a large fan that spins a bit slower so that we don’t make noise. We wanted a very quiet console, so we focused on noise production. So we built a form-follow-function design that allowed us to draw in a lot of air with a large fan that spins somewhat slower, preventing those high-pitched whines that consoles can sometimes make.
Phil Spencer, Xbox head, source: venturebeat.com
With the PS4, many users complained about a noisy console. If you are also bothered by this, we have some tips on what you can do against a noisy and hot PlayStation 4.
However, the tower design of the Xbox Series X is supposed to provide enough space for a large fan that can keep the console cool while also being quiet.
More information about the Xbox Series X: Do you want to learn more about Microsoft’s new console? We have summarized the most important information about the Xbox Series X for you and keep you updated.
