As of March 27, 2025, the latest Xbox consoles are the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Both were initially released in November 2020, with refreshed versions introduced in October 2024.
Xbox Series X:
- Offers high-end performance with 12 teraflops of GPU power.
- Features a 1TB SSD for fast load times.
- Supports up to 8K resolution and 120 frames per second.
- The October 2024 refresh introduced a 2TB SSD and a new Galaxy Black Special Edition design.
Xbox Series S:
- Provides a more affordable option with 512GB SSD storage.
- Supports up to 1440p resolution and 120 frames per second.
- The October 2024 refresh added a 1TB SSD and a white finish.
Both consoles are backward compatible, allowing you to play games from previous Xbox generations. They also support features like real-time ray tracing, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos for enhanced audio-visual experiences.
Additionally, Microsoft has expanded its gaming ecosystem by making Xbox Game Studios titles available on other platforms, including PlayStation 5. Upcoming releases such as “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” and “Forza Horizon 5” are set to launch on PS5, exemplifying this strategy.