Microsoft goes 'insane' with latest Xbox update 'SCORPIO'

So you think that you have been to the extremes of gaming experiences, what if I say, I don't think so. Believe me or not I have a new reason to say that after hearing about the latest Xbox update.

 The project 'SCORPIO' is all set to take you to the extremes of the gaming experiences. This is set to launch in June 2017 for consumers. Reportedly it is going to be the most powerful gaming console till date. 

 Let's see what specs it has to offer:
Project Scorpio's CPU will feature 8 custom x86 cores clocked at 2.3GHz -- well above the original system's 1.75GHz, and even higher than the PS4 Pro's 2.1GHz.

The GPU is built around 40 customized compute units at 1172MHz, which will provide a more stable and higher frame rate with faster load times. That far exceeds the Xbox One's 12GCN compute units at 853MHz, and beats the PS4 Pro's 36 improved GCN compute units at 911MHz.

In terms of memory, Project Scorpio will offer 12GB GDDR5 compared to the 8GB of the Xbox One and PS4 Pro. It also will boast larger memory bandwidth -- and, most notably, will offer optical drive 4K UHD Blu-ray support.


This configuration just really seems insane!

New vs Old:

Project Scorpio's hardware power won't lead to significant changes in the overall gamer experience for most Xbox One games, however. The existing games will be supported without emulation.

"Project Scorpio adds [virtual and augmented reality] technology, but it has made it clear that all other games need to be backward-compatible with the Xbox One. Microsoft will position this as an Xbox One that adds true 4K video and VR/AR support," said Lewis Ward, IDC's research director for gaming and VR/AR.

That also could play well with the growing adoption of 4K/UHD TV sets, which still have little in the way of content.

"4K is going to be a significant piece of the market for TVs in the near future," Ward said, "so this is about future-proofing the Xbox One for 4K and those TVs that are out there. As Sony already said, 'the technology is ready, so why not use it?' This is even more true with Microsoft."

Pricing:

The most important aspect being the pricing of the machine, be informed that this machine is beefy and it is definitely going to take some toll on your pockets. The machine is estimated to cost over 650 USD. 

> Microsoft has undoubtedly kept their best foot forward in this war of 4K gaming consoles, especially with SONY. Whether this update is going to fetch gamers attention or not, it will be too soon to judge, but it is surely going to raise the standards very high.

I am not sure whether you would be going for it but do let me know your views on this new beast in the comments below.

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