XBOX SERIES X AND S PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE

Microsoft has started taking orders for Xbox Series X and Series S. The pre-order for the next generation Xbox console has been made available for different parts of the world since September 22, 2020.

The new Xbox consoles come with some major hardware and software upgrades.

Though, both the Xboxes will play the same games, there are tons of differences between the two consoles, which could change the gaming experience, depending upon which console you choose to play your favorite game on. Hence, the difference in price.

The Microsoft Xbox Series X will cost you $499/ Rs 49,990, whereas, Series S will cost you $299/ Rs 34,990.

In India, you can head over to Amazon, Flipkart and Reliance Digital online stores.

DESIGN:

The designs of Xbox X and Xbox S are easily distinguishable.

Xbox Series X is much larger than Series S, and Microsoft claims that Series X is 60% bigger than Series S.

Xbox Series S not only has a smaller body. It is leaner, more compact, carries a relatively smaller hard drive and since, it is the digital version, which promises to be more futuristic and thrives on online streaming, download and installation, it does not contain any optical drive. It gets a beautiful white color.

On the other hand, the Xbox Series X, is a huge console compared to its sibling, which has been given a proper cubicle box shape. The black plastic Xbox X is a more powerful console, which relies on the conventional way of playing video games, therefore, it carries an optical drive.

Although both the consoles are built on the same architecture, they have been optimized to provide different outputs.

FEATURES/ SPECIFICATIONS:

Microsoft claims that Xbox Series X is their most powerful Xbox ever.

The Xbox Series X can provide an insane resolution of 3840×2160 pixels, which means that you can play games at 4K Ultra HD resolution at 120fps along with a visual pop of HDR, provided, you have a 4K T.V.

The Xbox Series S being the smaller console, is more compatible with your regular T.Vs, where the resolution could go up to 1440 pixels, which means that you can play games at Full HD resolution, but not 4K. However, you will be able to stream videos at 4K resolution.

The two new Xbox consoles, also do not compromise on the sound quality. The next-gen consoles have been optimized to give 3D Spatial Audio, which according to Microsoft, is the next evolution in audio technology, that uses advanced algorithms to create immersive lifelike worlds that shall put you at the center of your video game experience.

UPCOMING GAMES:

Here is a list of some upcoming games on Microsoft Xbox Series X and Series S:

Watch Dogs Legion:

(Release Date: November 10, 2020)

Watch Dogs Legion which is developed by Ubisoft, takes forward the hacking gameplay that made the game so popular in the first place. This time the story of the game is set in London, where you don’t just play as a single person, but a group of hackers.

The Medium:

(Release Date: Holiday 2020)

The Medium is a horror game developed by Bloober Team. The story of the game involves the murder of a child, with Marianne visiting an abandoned hotel resort to try and unravel bad things that happened in the past.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2:

(Release Date: TBC)

A sequel to the first Hellblade game was unveiled, along with Xbox Series X itself. The game has been developed by Ninja Theory/ Microsoft and not much has been given away about the story of the game so far.

Hitman 3:

(Release Date: January 2021)

The developers of the game, I/O Interactive/ Square Enix, bring back Agent 47, to accomplish yet another mission, which has been described as the most intimate contract of his career.

Halo Infinite:

(Release Date: TBC 2021)

The next chapter in the story of Master Chief, is set to come out next year, as stated by the developers of Halo series, 343 Industries/ Microsoft. Prepare yourself to embark on a new space journey.

The Microsoft Xbox Series X and Series S are set to release on November 10, 2020.