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takyon [soylentnews.org] writes:

The next-generation Xbox console [wccftech.com] referred to as "Project Scarlett", scheduled for release in late 2020, will feature a custom AMD "7nm" Zen 2 CPU and Navi GPU. The console will include hardware support for real-time raytracing, and include an SSD for significantly faster loading times. The console will also be able to use the SSD as virtual memory. The console will support up to 8K (7680×4320) resolution [wikipedia.org] and 120 frames per second (presumably not at the same time for most - if any - games, but the console should at least support 8K video streaming). These details are extremely similar to those that were revealed about Sony's next PlayStation console [soylentnews.org].

Microsoft's xCloud streaming game service [engadget.com] will launch in October 2019. It will allow gamers to stream games from Microsoft or those stored locally on their Xbox One consoles.

Also at The Verge [theverge.com].

See also: PlayStation 5's Beefier Hardware Could Help Mitigate Indies' Optimization Troubles, Says Ubisoft Dev [wccftech.com]

Related: Microsoft, Sony Partner on Streaming Games, Chips and AI [soylentnews.org]

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