Microsoft's Bulky Xbox Series X Signals Big Changes in the Gaming Industry

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) unveiled the Xbox Series X on Dec. 12, and the next-gen system is quite large compared to earlier consoles. The upcoming hardware will launch late next year and looks strikingly similar to a PC tower with big air vents at the top. Reporting from WindowsCentral suggests that the new console is nearly twice the overall volume of the Xbox One X -- a system that's already pretty hefty.

What's known about the upcoming platform's hardware specs points to the Series X being a beast performance-wise, and the unusual design likely stems from the need pack a lot of high-performance tech in the box without running the risk of overheating. Sony's (NYSE: SNE) next console is said to be very powerful as well. The new consoles launching with unusually strong hardware highlight shifts in the gaming industry, including the need to support new display formats and fend off competition from game streaming platforms.

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