Unleashing the Power: Why the Xbox Series X Pro Console Could be a Game Changer

Microsoft's CEO, Phil Spencer, announced during the Xbox Games Showcase that the company has no plans of developing an Xbox Series X Pro console, indicating that the next generation of Microsoft hardware won't be unveiled anytime soon. Unlike Sony and Nintendo, Microsoft has opted to support two consoles this generation - the Xbox Series X and the Series S. Released in November 2020, the Xbox Series X offers players a high-end console capable of running games at 4K resolution with 60 FPS, while the Series S is a lower-end version that doesn't include an optical drive but is more affordable. Despite this, both consoles have managed to compete with the popular PlayStation 5, offering players the flexibility to choose a console that best suits their needs and allowing them to explore games through the Xbox Game Pass subscription service.

Microsoft has no plans to release an Xbox Series X Pro console, according to Phil Spencer in an interview with Bloomberg following the Xbox Games Showcase. Spencer cited player feedback as the reason for this decision, stating that there was no indication of a need for upgraded hardware. He emphasized the importance of player feedback in Xbox's strategy, which is why the company has not pursued NFTs or blockchain gaming, in contrast to developers like Square Enix and its upcoming game Symbiogenesis.

Microsoft unveiled a new version of the Xbox Series S during the Xbox Games Showcase, featuring a larger storage capacity of 1 TB as compared to the original console's 500 GB. However, this upgrade comes with a higher price tag of $349.99, as opposed to the original Xbox Series S priced at $299.99. Additionally, Microsoft addressed the shortage of Xbox Series X consoles and assured players that supplies have been significantly increased. Meanwhile, Sony has reportedly shipped PlayStation 5 Pro dev kits to first-party developers, although no official information has been released by the company yet. As developers begin to work with this upgraded console, which is expected to improve ray tracing performances based on patents published by Sony, players can look forward to more news about the PS5 Pro in the coming months.

Source: Bloomberg