The Xbox One X: A Powerhouse of Gaming Technology

Microsoft boasts that its new Xbox One X is the most powerful games console in the world, and it's hard to argue with those claims. The machine under the hood is certainly impressive, with an 8-core processor running at 2.3 gigahertz, a 6 teraflop GPU, 12 gigs of memory, and a 4K Blu-ray player. This combination of specs means that the Xbox One X can pump out 4K 60 frames per second graphics, making it capable of producing much sharper, crisper, and more detailed graphics than its older sibling, the Xbox One.

The increase in graphical grunt doesn't mean that the Xbox One X will suddenly produce photorealistic images. Rather, it's an evolution in graphics rather than a revolution. The machine can still produce excellent-looking graphics with increased detail and lighting effects, but it's not a revolutionary leap forward. For example, when playing games like Forza, the level of detail is incredible. You can see every single dent and ding on your virtual car, every single little bit of chipped paint work. This attention to detail is a testament to the Xbox One X's capabilities.

One of the standout features of the Xbox One X is its ability to play games made for older Xbox consoles, as well as some enhanced titles like Tomb Raider, which boast upgraded 4K graphics and a higher framerate. However, Microsoft makes it clear that these enhancements won't be standardized across all games, leaving developers free to choose how they want to utilize the extra grunt provided by the One X.

So, how does the Xbox One X achieve its impressive visuals? The answer lies in super sampling, a technique that allows the machine to scale down the detail and information of a 4K image to fit into a 1080p screen. This is a form of "silicon sorcery" that makes it possible for the console to produce stunning visuals even on lower-resolution screens. Furthermore, unlike its 4K console rival, the PS4 Pro, the Xbox One X comes with a built-in 4K Blu-ray player, making it capable of playing high-definition media content.

Despite its impressive specs and capabilities, the Xbox One X is not without its drawbacks. It's also one of the most expensive consoles on the market, priced at £449. This may be a significant barrier for many potential buyers, particularly those who are looking to upgrade from an older console or don't have the budget for such a premium device. Microsoft would do well to acknowledge this challenge and offer more affordable options in the future.

Ultimately, the Xbox One X is a powerful machine that will appeal primarily to those with spare cash burning a hole in their pocket and a 4K TV on which to watch its stunning visuals. While it may not revolutionize the gaming industry, it's certainly an impressive evolution of technology, and fans of Microsoft's console will be eager to get their hands on it.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enMicrosoft boasts its new Xbox 1x is the most powerful games console in the world they've stopped short of calling it the most powerful console in the galaxy I suspect they're saving that accolade for the machine that comes after this one but there's good reason for of this talk of power and that is down to what lurks under the hood this console it has an 8 core processor running at 2.3 gigahertz a 6 teraflop GPU 12 gig of memory a 4k blu-ray player thrown in for good measure this means the machine can pump out 4k 60 frames per second graphics in HD are what those numbers and specs mean is that this box is capable of producing much sharper crisper and more detailed graphics than the old xbox 1s which had a maximum resolution of 1080p which is I offending High Definition as it's now probably known but that increase in graphical grunt doesn't mean that gains all of a sudden looks photorealistic images are sharper for sure with an increase in things like lighting effects Tammet detail and faster frame rate but this is still an evolution in graphics rather than a revolution what it does mean is that there is an incredible level of detail in the graphics look at this port when I'm driving in Forza I've managed to crash it and scrape it a couple of times and you can see every single dent and ding that I've put in the car every single little bit of chipped paint work it really is very very detailed the one X can play games made for the older Xbox but some titles will be enhanced likewise to the Tomb Raider here which boasts upgraded 4k graphics and a higher framerate which makes everything look smoother these enhancements won't be standardized there microsoft says it's up to developers how they choose to use the extra grunt the 1x provides this new visual virtuosity is great if you have a 4k TV but if you're using an HD screen the 1x can give games of graphics boost as well making them look better than they would on the old machine but how do they achieve this witchcraft for more precisely super sampling a technique that allows all the detail and information in a 4k image to be scaled down to fit into a 1080p screen which I suppose is a form of silicon sorcery apart from prettier visuals the new machine should enjoy faster load times and unlike its 4k console rival the ps4 pro the 1x has a 4k blu-ray player fitted as well so the box does more stuff than the ps4 pro but it's also a little expensive than the ps4 pro as well Microsoft is keen to say that this is the world's most powerful console but it's also the most expensive at 449 pounds and I think that might be the biggest hurdle that the Xbox one ex has to overcome its price and as the games the machine plays are essentially the same as those on it's less powerful older sibling the 1s this console is probably only going to appeal to those with spare cash burning a hole in their pocket and a 4k TV on which to watch the prettier pictures the machine producesMicrosoft boasts its new Xbox 1x is the most powerful games console in the world they've stopped short of calling it the most powerful console in the galaxy I suspect they're saving that accolade for the machine that comes after this one but there's good reason for of this talk of power and that is down to what lurks under the hood this console it has an 8 core processor running at 2.3 gigahertz a 6 teraflop GPU 12 gig of memory a 4k blu-ray player thrown in for good measure this means the machine can pump out 4k 60 frames per second graphics in HD are what those numbers and specs mean is that this box is capable of producing much sharper crisper and more detailed graphics than the old xbox 1s which had a maximum resolution of 1080p which is I offending High Definition as it's now probably known but that increase in graphical grunt doesn't mean that gains all of a sudden looks photorealistic images are sharper for sure with an increase in things like lighting effects Tammet detail and faster frame rate but this is still an evolution in graphics rather than a revolution what it does mean is that there is an incredible level of detail in the graphics look at this port when I'm driving in Forza I've managed to crash it and scrape it a couple of times and you can see every single dent and ding that I've put in the car every single little bit of chipped paint work it really is very very detailed the one X can play games made for the older Xbox but some titles will be enhanced likewise to the Tomb Raider here which boasts upgraded 4k graphics and a higher framerate which makes everything look smoother these enhancements won't be standardized there microsoft says it's up to developers how they choose to use the extra grunt the 1x provides this new visual virtuosity is great if you have a 4k TV but if you're using an HD screen the 1x can give games of graphics boost as well making them look better than they would on the old machine but how do they achieve this witchcraft for more precisely super sampling a technique that allows all the detail and information in a 4k image to be scaled down to fit into a 1080p screen which I suppose is a form of silicon sorcery apart from prettier visuals the new machine should enjoy faster load times and unlike its 4k console rival the ps4 pro the 1x has a 4k blu-ray player fitted as well so the box does more stuff than the ps4 pro but it's also a little expensive than the ps4 pro as well Microsoft is keen to say that this is the world's most powerful console but it's also the most expensive at 449 pounds and I think that might be the biggest hurdle that the Xbox one ex has to overcome its price and as the games the machine plays are essentially the same as those on it's less powerful older sibling the 1s this console is probably only going to appeal to those with spare cash burning a hole in their pocket and a 4k TV on which to watch the prettier pictures the machine produces\n"