Microsoft Reveals Tall, Blocky Xbox Series X For Holiday 2020
Microsoft officially unveils the Xbox Series X, a radically redesigned next-generation console set to launch late in 2020. The new system features a unique rectangular tower design and full backward compatibility with previous Xbox generations.
Microsoft reveals the Xbox Series X as its next-generation console, confirming a late 2020 release window just in time for the holidays. The new hardware boasts a drastically different aesthetic compared to previous generations, trading the traditional horizontal box for a tall, rectangular, and minimalist black tower that many online observers quickly compare to a refrigerator or a PC case.
This unique blocky design allows the console to sit either vertically or horizontally, helping it blend seamlessly into modern entertainment centers. Alongside the console, Microsoft introduces a slightly smaller and refined Xbox Wireless Controller that adds a dedicated Share button for easily capturing screenshots and video clips, while maintaining full compatibility with existing Xbox One and Windows 10 devices.
Backward compatibility remains a major focus for the Series X, as the system supports games and accessories from all previous Xbox generations. Microsoft also promises consumer-friendly cross-generation entitlements for first-party titles like Halo Infinite, ensuring that players share their game saves and achievements seamlessly across their older Xbox devices and the new console.