If you think you know everything about the new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, just think again.
ΟThe next generation consoles from Microsoft promise to offer many improvements in terms of games, but they are also enriched with a number of unique features that you will not find anywhere else.
So below, we will describe them 10 best features that the news offers you Xbox Series X, which you may not be aware of.
1. The new Xbox Series X and Series S support Dolby Vision
If you have not had the pleasure of watching some HDR content, then it is definitely something that will impress you and give you a much better experience in video games. Although the Xbox Series X and Series S both support HDR10, Dolby Vision HDR can now take the HDR gaming experience to the next level. Dolby Vision offers up to 10 times higher levels of black than just HDR10, so you'll have great contrast levels and striking colors in the games that support it.
Of course there is some slightly bad news: The Dolby Vision will not be available before 2021, but will be immediately available on both new Xbox consoles before Playstation 5, if of course the Sony finally decided to support it on its own console.
2. Enjoy the dynamic background on the Desktop
Dynamic backgrounds may not sound like a big deal, especially since they are available at PS4 for many years - but now its new dashboard Xbox it will certainly look more alive than it is today.
There will now be more options and ways to personalize the control panel on the Xbox to suit your tastes, and we will certainly see some great additions released as soon as the developers customize the dynamic background for all the games circulate.
3. You will be able to upload your games before your disc arrives
Waiting to download or install games is usually a laborious process if you are buying physical games, and you will have to wait for the disc you ordered to arrive before you even start the download process, or so you used to.
Η Microsoft has now revealed to us that, any toy you wish to buy, can be preloaded from Microsoft Store on your disk, even if you have not yet purchased it. Once your disc arrives at home, you simply install it on your console, and you are ready: your disc will have all the necessary permissions and files installed, as well as the necessary updates, so you can enjoy your games. from the first day.
4. The Xbox Family Settings app is a blessing to parents
If you're worried about what little kids do when they play on the Xbox or if you would like to have more control over how much your kids play during the week, now the app Xbox Family seems to be a blessing to all parents, who will be able to very easily manage the total time a child is exposed to the screen.
Using the application Xbox Family, parents can set limits on the toys their children will play, and there will be age-appropriate restrictions. They will even be able to manage who they can connect with. This means that if your child receives a friend request, you will be able to check it yourself first to make sure they are real friends with your children or to exclude them altogether.
5. Quick Resume lets you freeze and play many games
Now the Xbox Series X and the most affordable S series support the Quick resume, which allows you to freeze and continue many games at a time.
While the total limit will vary depending on the titles you are running, the ability to continue playing from exactly where you left off at about 12 seconds or less, means you will never have to wait too long to continue playing your favorite title.
Of course this feature will not be supported by some major online games, but certainly in any game this feature will be supported Quick resume, will become your favorite feature.
6. You will be able to choose between three types of spatial sound (Spatial Sound)
While the PS5 promotes its own 3D audio format, the owners of Xbox Series X / S and Xbox One they will be able to choose between three types of spatial sound. It will be available for free windows sonic, but also Dolby Atmos or DTS Headphone, which, however, will require a license.
7. You can earn Rewards just by playing
You will now be able to earn points with Microsoft Rewards, just by playing your favorite games. Either when you unlock some achievements, when you complete certain challenges, or when you buy a game from Microsoft Store, The Microsoft Rewards will allow you to collect points, which you can later use to enter contests or convert them into cash coupons. It's very simple to subscribe to this service and you should definitely do it. After all, who does not want to be paid when he plays?
8. Some older games support HDR
The Xbox Series X it will definitely be a fantastic console, offering compatibility with older titles, but not only that. An additional and interesting new feature that will be offered by its new consoles Microsoft, is how he can add the HDR and in older games.
This is true for both Xbox 360 as well as for its original titles Xbox, some of which were even developed almost 20 years ago. The GTA 4 on Xbox 360 for example, which was released in 2008, has been confirmed to have support on HDR, like the Fusion frenzy released for the old Xbox.
9. You will be able to easily expand your storage space
The Xbox Series X comes with an internal drive NVMe SSD at 1TB, which allows extremely fast loading times and new features such as Quick resume. However, as game installation sizes grow with each generation, the required disk space needed by new games can be much higher long ago.
Fortunately now, users will be able to add more storage thanks to Seagate 1TB storage expansion card , which is designed specifically for the series Xbox X and Series S. It sits easily on the back of the console, like a memory card, which means you will have more space for games if you need it.
10. Existing Xbox One accessories will also work on the Xbox Series X / S
If you have a small collection of custom controllers Xbox One, you will definitely be relieved when you learn that almost every accessory of your old Xbox One will work on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. This means that if you have already purchased a controller like him Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2 or him Xbox Adaptive Controller, you will not need to buy a new one, as you will be able to use them without any problems on your new console.
Basically everything you use today at Xbox One will also work on new consoles, except of course Kinect, with which one anyway not dealt with really with this.
Well, these are brief 10 features that the news offers you Xbox Series X that you may not have known.
Until 10 November that the new consoles will be officially available from Microsoft, who knows, maybe some more pleasant surprises are waiting for us.
