Xbox Series X/S got their worldwide release on November 10. Even though the hardware capabilities of the new console are unexampled, there is something that has left the fans dissatisfied. The Xbox, unlike PlayStation 5, lacked exclusives at launch. So while the fans were eagerly waiting for the new console, their wait for an exclusive title has been stretched further. Halo Infinite was supposed to fill that void, but its delay caused a lot of havoc in the gaming community. The acquisition of ZeniMax Media served as damage control, adding a magnificent series of Bethesda titles to Xbox’s Game Pass. However, setbacks just keep coming, as yet another Xbox exclusive has been delayed. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/screen-1.jpg] XBOX PATRONS UTTERLY DISAPPOINTED WITH YET ANOTHER DELAY Developers of CrossfireX have confirmed that the launch of the title has been delayed to 2021. The devs have announced the ongoing pandemic as the driving reason behind this delay. CrossfireX is an FPS and a remake of the original title. It will also appear on a console for the first time since 2007 when the original title was released. ALSO READ– Animal Crossing: New Horizons The Onset of the Winter Update Has Tweaked the Ability to Go Forward in Time [https://www.essentiallysports.com/animal-crossing-new-horizons-the-onset-of-the-winter-update-has-tweaked-the-ability-to-go-forward-in-time-esports-news/] The remake comprises two components: a single-player battle and a free to play multiplayer mode which is more or less like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. This is what the official Twitter [https://twitter.com/PlayCrossfireX/status/1329500139883520002] post said, “After much deliberation, and in consideration of the challenges faced by the Slimegate development team due to COVID-19, we have made the difficult decision to delay the release of CrossfireX to 2021. Moving our release will allow us to deliver the Crossfire experience on console our team set out to create.” They set the game to walk the ramp this year for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. However, a loss of personnel because of the ongoing pandemic seems to be the primary reason behind this delay. No official date of release has been announced by the devs. We will probably hear more from them in the subsequent weeks. Stay tuned for more updates. 

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Xbox Series S is the next-gen console by Microsoft that is a scaled-down version of the Xbox Series X. It is Xbox's smallest console yet and is almost 60% smaller than the Series X.

So far, only a white version of the console is shown but it has all the next-gen capabilities. The console may not be as powerful as the Series X but can run all the next-gen games seamlessly.

While the Series S is comparable in basic hardware to Series X, it lacks the Ultra HD Blu-ray optical drive, the raw processing power, and some specs of the high-end variant. The other difference between both of Microsoft’s next-gen consoles is the price point.

<strong>Xbox Series S Specifications</strong>
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<td>Price</td>
<td>$299</td>
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<td>Resolution</td>
<td>1440p @ 60fps, up to 120fps</td>
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<td>Disc</td>
<td>None (Digital-only)</td>
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<td>CPU</td>
<td>Custom 8-core AMD Zen 2 CPU @ 3.6GHz (3.4GHz with SMT)</td>
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<td>GPU</td>
<td>Custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU 20 CUs @ 1.565GHz</td>
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<td>4 teraflops GPU power</td>
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<td>RAM</td>
<td>10GB GDDR6 RAM</td>
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<td>Memory bandwidth</td>
<td>8 GB at 224GB/s, 2 GB at 56GB/s</td>
</tr>
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<td>Storage</td>
<td>512GB PCie Gen 4 NVME SSD</td>
</tr>
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<td>External storage</td>
<td>1 TB expansion card, support for USB HDD</td>
</tr>
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<td>I/O throughput</td>
<td>2.4 GB/s (raw), 4.8 GB/s (compressed)</td>
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<td>Dimensions</td>
<td>151 × 65 × 275 mm (5.9 × 2.6 × 11 inches)</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>1.93kg (4.25 pounds)</td>
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<strong>Xbox Series S Price</strong>

The Series S console's price was revealed by Microsoft without a special event. The console is priced at $299/£249/€299/A$499. which makes it an extremely affordable next-gen option.

<strong>Xbox Series S Expandable storage</strong>

Exactly like the Series X, the Series S will also have expandable storage. It will use the same proprietary expandable storage chip by Seagate. Moreover, the Series S will require an expandable drive considering it only has 500Gb of space available. The 1 TB expandable storage drive costs $219.99

<strong>Xbox Series S Backwards Compatibility</strong>

Just like the Series X, the Series S console will also be backwards compatible. It can run up to 3 generations of Xbox games which is extremely cool.

The Smart Delivery service will play a major role in helping users upgrade to the best version of the game on their Series S without any hassle.

To play a backwards-compatible game, insert the disc or search your library and select the game you want to play.

<strong>Xbox Series S Release Date</strong>

The Series S console will launch alongside the Series X on November 10, worldwide.

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S is the next-gen console by Microsoft that is a scaled-down version of the Xbox Series X. It is Xbox&#8217;s smallest console yet and is almost 60% smaller than the Series X. So far, only a white version of the console is shown but it has all the next-gen capabilities. The console may not be as powerful as the Series X but can run all the next-gen games seamlessly. While the Series S is comparable in basic hardware to Series X, it lacks the Ultra HD Blu-ray optical drive, the raw processing power, and some specs of the high-end variant. The other difference between both of Microsoft’s next-gen consoles is the price point. Xbox Series S Specifications  Price $299  Resolution 1440p @ 60fps, up to 120fps  Disc None (Digital-only)  CPU Custom 8-core AMD Zen 2 CPU @ 3.6GHz (3.4GHz with SMT)  GPU Custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU 20 CUs @ 1.565GHz  4 teraflops GPU power  RAM 10GB GDDR6 RAM  Memory bandwidth 8 GB at 224GB/s, 2 GB at 56GB/s  Storage 512GB PCie Gen 4 NVME SSD  External storage 1 TB expansion card, support for USB HDD  I/O throughput 2.4 GB/s (raw), 4.8 GB/s (compressed)  Dimensions 151 × 65 × 275 mm (5.9 × 2.6 × 11 inches)  Weight 1.93kg (4.25 pounds)  Xbox Series S Price The Series S console&#8217;s price was revealed by Microsoft without a special event. The console is priced at $299/£249/€299/A$499. which makes it an extremely affordable next-gen option. Xbox Series S Expandable storage Exactly like the Series X, the Series S will also have expandable storage. It will use the same proprietary expandable storage chip by Seagate. Moreover, the Series S will require an expandable drive considering it only has 500Gb of space available. The 1 TB expandable storage drive costs $219.99 Xbox Series S Backwards Compatibility Just like the Series X, the Series S console will also be backwards compatible. It can run up to 3 generations of Xbox games which is extremely cool. The Smart Delivery service will play a major role in helping users upgrade to the best version of the game on their Series S without any hassle. To play a backwards-compatible game, insert the disc or search your library and select the game you want to play. Xbox Series S Release Date The Series S console will launch alongside the Series X on November 10, worldwide.

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<h2>Xbox Series X 2021: Specifications, Price, Compatibility, Accessories, and Games</h2>
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The Xbox Series X is Microsoft's next-gen console and is also the most powerful and fastest Xbox console to date. It belongs to the fourth generation of Microsoft's Xbox console family and is the successor of Xbox One, released in 2013.

Series X is the epitome of Microsoft's technological prowess, packed with immense computing and graphical power. A low-end variant dubbed the Xbox Series S was unveiled in September 2020.

While the Series S is comparable in basic hardware to Series X, it lacks the Ultra HD Blu-ray optical drive, the raw processing power, and some specs of the high-end variant. The other difference between both of Microsoft's next-gen consoles is the price point.
<h2>Xbox Series X Price</h2>
Microsoft announced the price of the console a day after they had officially announced the Series S console in September 2020. Take a look at the prices of both the next-gen variants below:
<ol>
 	<li>The Series X console is priced at $499/£449 /€499 /A$749.</li>
 	<li>The Series S console is priced at $299/£249/€299/A$499.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Xbox Series X Specifications</h2>
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<td width="135"><strong>Component</strong></td>
<td width="479">  <strong>Specifications of</strong><strong> Series X console</strong></td>
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<td rowspan="3" width="135"><strong>Processor</strong></td>
<td width="479"><strong>CPU:</strong> Custom Zen 2 CPU, 8X Cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.66 GHz w/SMT</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="479"><strong>GPU:</strong> Custom RDNA 2 GPU, 12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @1.825 GHz

<strong>SOC Die Size:</strong> 360.45 mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="479"><strong>Process:</strong> 7nm Enhanced

<strong> </strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="3" width="135"><strong>Memory &amp; Storage</strong></td>
<td width="479"><strong>Memory:</strong> 16GB GDDR6 w/320 bit-wide bus

<strong>Memory Bandwidth:</strong> 10GB @ 560 GB/s, 6GB @ 336 GB/s.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="479"><strong>Internal Storage:</strong> 1TB Custom NVME SSD

<strong>I/O Throughput:</strong> 2.4 GB/s (Raw), 4.8 GB/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="479"><strong>Expandable Storage.</strong> 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).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="3" width="135"><strong>Video Capabilities</strong></td>
<td width="479"><strong>Gaming Resolution:</strong> True 4K

<strong>High Dynamic Range:</strong> Up to 8K HDR</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="479"><strong>Optical Drive:</strong> 4K UHD Blu-Ray

<strong>Performance Target:</strong> Up to 120 FPS</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="479"><strong>HDMI Features:</strong> Auto Low Latency Mode. HDMI Variable Refresh Rate. AMD FreeSync.

<strong> </strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="135"><strong>Sound Capabilities</strong></td>
<td width="479">Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Dolby TrueHD with Atmos, Up to 7.1 L-PCM.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="3" width="135"><strong>Ports &amp; Connectivity</strong></td>
<td width="479"><strong>HDMI:</strong> 1x HDMI 2.1 port

<strong>USB:</strong> 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="479"><strong>Wireless:</strong> 802.11ac dual-band

<strong>Ethernet:</strong> 802.3 10/100/1000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="479"><strong>Accessories radio:</strong> Dedicated dual band Xbox Wireless radio.

<strong> </strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="2" width="135"><strong>Design</strong></td>
<td width="479"><strong>Dimensions:</strong> 15.1cm x 15.1cm x 30.1cm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="479"><strong>Weight:</strong> 9.8 lbs.

<strong> </strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Xbox Series X Expandable Storage</h2>
The Series X console is compatible with a standard standalone hard drive, and it supports products with the Designed for Xbox badge. It will allow players to have had additional storage options apart from the custom NVM Express SSD.

For the best experience, the proprietary 1TB Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Series X plugs into the console's back via the dedicated storage expansion port and replicates the console’s custom SSD experience, providing additional game storage at the same performance.

A 2 TB version for Seagate Storage Expansion Card is planned later. Series X is also built with support for USB 3.1 external HDD. Both the options for expandable storage will be sold separately. These standalone products are not included in the console bundle.
<h2>Xbox Series X Accessories</h2>
Microsoft's next-gen console will ship with an updated version of the Xbox Wireless Controller, Ultra High-Speed HDMI cable, and power cord. Users can add standalone purchases of Xbox Game Pass and the Seagate Storage Expansion Card for the Series X console for the complete experience.
<h2>Xbox Series X Backwards Compatibility</h2>
Microsoft has stated that Series X is backward compatible with thousands of games across four generations of the Xbox console family. The next-gen console will support all games playable on Xbox One, excluding those requiring the Kinect sensor.

It includes all those Xbox 360 and original Xbox console games currently supported through backward compatibility on the Xbox One console.

Moreover, with the Smart Delivery program, you buy a game once and get the best version of that game for the console you’re playing on.

To play a backward-compatible game, insert the disc or search your library and select the game you want to play.
<h2>Xbox Series X Release Date</h2>
Microsoft has announced that the release date for Xbox Series X at participating retailers worldwide is November 10, 2020.

Xbox Series X

Xbox Series X 2021: Specifications, Price, Compatibility, Accessories, and Games The Xbox Series X is Microsoft&#8217;s next-gen console and is also the most powerful and fastest Xbox console to date. It belongs to the fourth generation of Microsoft&#8217;s Xbox console family and is the successor of Xbox One, released in 2013. Series X is the epitome of Microsoft&#8217;s technological prowess, packed with immense computing and graphical power. A low-end variant dubbed the Xbox Series S was unveiled in September 2020. While the Series S is comparable in basic hardware to Series X, it lacks the Ultra HD Blu-ray optical drive, the raw processing power, and some specs of the high-end variant. The other difference between both of Microsoft&#8217;s next-gen consoles is the price point. Xbox Series X Price Microsoft announced the price of the console a day after they had officially announced the Series S console in September 2020. Take a look at the prices of both the next-gen variants below: The Series X console is priced at $499/£449 /€499 /A$749. The Series S console is priced at $299/£249/€299/A$499. Xbox Series X Specifications  Component   Specifications of Series X console  Processor CPU: Custom Zen 2 CPU, 8X Cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.66 GHz w/SMT  GPU: Custom RDNA 2 GPU, 12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @1.825 GHz SOC Die Size: 360.45 mm  Process: 7nm Enhanced    Memory &amp; 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).  Video Capabilities Gaming Resolution: True 4K High Dynamic Range: Up to 8K HDR  Optical Drive: 4K UHD Blu-Ray Performance Target: Up to 120 FPS  HDMI Features: Auto Low Latency Mode. HDMI Variable Refresh Rate. AMD FreeSync.    Sound Capabilities Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Dolby TrueHD with Atmos, Up to 7.1 L-PCM.  Ports &amp; Connectivity HDMI: 1x HDMI 2.1 port USB: 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports  Wireless: 802.11ac dual-band Ethernet: 802.3 10/100/1000  Accessories radio: Dedicated dual band Xbox Wireless radio.    Design Dimensions: 15.1cm x 15.1cm x 30.1cm  Weight: 9.8 lbs.    Xbox Series X Expandable Storage The Series X console is compatible with a standard standalone hard drive, and it supports products with the Designed for Xbox badge. It will allow players to have had additional storage options apart from the custom NVM Express SSD. For the best experience, the proprietary 1TB Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Series X plugs into the console&#8217;s back via the dedicated storage expansion port and replicates the console’s custom SSD experience, providing additional game storage at the same performance. A 2 TB version for Seagate Storage Expansion Card is planned later. Series X is also built with support for USB 3.1 external HDD. Both the options for expandable storage will be sold separately. These standalone products are not included in the console bundle. Xbox Series X Accessories Microsoft&#8217;s next-gen console will ship with an updated version of the Xbox Wireless Controller, Ultra High-Speed HDMI cable, and power cord. Users can add standalone purchases of Xbox Game Pass and the Seagate Storage Expansion Card for the Series X console for the complete experience. Xbox Series X Backwards Compatibility Microsoft has stated that Series X is backward compatible with thousands of games across four generations of the Xbox console family. The next-gen console will support all games playable on Xbox One, excluding those requiring the Kinect sensor. It includes all those Xbox 360 and original Xbox console games currently supported through backward compatibility on the Xbox One console. Moreover, with the Smart Delivery program, you buy a game once and get the best version of that game for the console you’re playing on. To play a backward-compatible game, insert the disc or search your library and select the game you want to play. Xbox Series X Release Date Microsoft has announced that the release date for Xbox Series X at participating retailers worldwide is November 10, 2020.

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