The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S aren't even coming out until next month, but Microsoft has confirmed that it has "already started" iterating on Xbox Series hardware for the future.
Speaking to Kotaku, Phil Spencer was asked about whether Microsoft will eventually offer faster SSDs in new Xbox consoles to compete with the speeds of the PS5, with the Xbox boss explaining that like in past generations, the team will be iterating on its hardware moving forward.
"Our team doesn’t go away, when we kind of lock the spec."
Spencer highlighted that part of this is about driving down the cost of the console in terms of the parts that are already in place, but also "just looking at areas in terms of what are the next iterations that you might do?”
The Xbox One generation, of course, has seen multiple iterations from a hardware standpoint, with the original 2013 model being complemented with the Xbox One S in 2016 and the more powerful Xbox One X in 2017.
What do you think the future holds for Xbox Series hardware? Give us your thoughts below.
[source kotaku.com]
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Xbox series series X? Xbox series X X?
Of course they are and a bet Sony are looking ahead to their next console. Tech doesn't stand still and we are still given choice - 4k/60, 4k/30 with RT, 1440/120 etc etc and in 3-4yrs, MS and Sony can bring out a mid-gen refresh that makes it easier to maybe do 4k/120 or 4k/60 RT so there is scope to bring out a mid-gen refresh that $500 can bring.
inb4 8K Xbox Series XXX in a generation.
Anyway, all these companies start working on future hardware pretty much as soon as they've released the current iterations.
I know its been said before, but I'd take a 1080p Series P(ortable)
Mid-gen upgrade is cool and i would like to see new Series S with better processing power, disc drive, and 1TB SSD or more with $200 price tag or less 🥴
@endlessleep I’d expect in 3 years the Series X in the same shape as S for £299, with a more Powerful XS to boot.
Like I've been saying. It will be the Series 2 in 5 years. You'll get the X and S models again, but it won't be another generation as Sony likes. It will just be a continuation of the ever growing xbox platform.
And if you already bought a Series 1?, that's fine. Upgrade if you want, don't if you don't. Enjoy the games on the system you own.
Predictable, but still good to hear.
@abe_hikura thought the same thing. XsP vith xCloud support, 1080p screen (same size that switch have) and HDR 💯😍
I was hoping they wouldn't do these this generation.. Just ride out the Series X S..
@Bmartin001 My thoughts exactly, and the reason why I'm not foolish enough to part with my hard earned money during a new console launch. To each his own, yet these companies need to a. release the most superior version at launch or b. just get out of the game altogether. Personally, I will NEVER be a fan of the multi-console generations. Give me the good old days of one console per that generation anytime. Just my personal preference. I will be purchasing the new Xbox, yet I'm patient enough to see what they finalize this generation with before making my decision.
Didn't get a mid gen upgrade this time and I won't again, will stick with the series x untill the next full blown console(plays games that the x won't)
As expected but kinda off putting when the Series S/X are still not even out...
I’d rather they said they were working on some games first. Still a bit down on the lack of games. Talk of yet another console before a single exclusive has launched is a little premature and off putting. Come on Xbox - talk about games for once - not hardware and not services.... we want games...
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