Microsoft Corporation has been building another much-awaited gaming console the Xbox Scorpio. Rumors and speculations about the device's features and release date have been in the rumor mills.
Christian Times has learned that the American tech giant is now working on the improved version of its current home console. It can be remembered that Xbox One was announced by Microsoft earlier this year with the assurance of delivering the players a gaming experience to the next level.
Many had noticed that competition in the gaming industry continues to heat up, as Sony is also releasing the company's own advanced console version, the PS4 Pro. Nevertheless, many are saying that the Xbox Scorpio will do well due to its top-of-the-line features.
Speaking of the Xbox Scorpio's specifications, rumors suggest that it will sport a full 4K display. If it will be compared to Sony's PS4 Pro, the Xbox Scorpio appears to have more possibility in deliver its promised quality 4K viewing as the console is engineered with 6 TFLOPS. The upcoming Xbox console also offers dual functionality that allows 4K viewing for videos and a separate HDR for gaming. Inside its chassis, an 8-core processor that will boost the console's overall performance is expected.
Additionally, the Xbox planning-in-charge executive, Albert Penello, stated that the Project Scorpio's advertised 4K performance is the absolute 4K gaming presentation. He also added that there is no other device who promises the same 4K experience can beat Xbox Scorpio's capabilities.
The Xbox Scorpio is also speculated to boast virtual reality (VR) capabilities. In the world of video games featuring virtual reality contents, it will be the best choice to bring out the best possible outcome of VR gaming. It was also confirmed that the Xbox Scorpio will still feature the Xbox One's backward compatibility with older Xbox 360 game titles.
As for the price, LearnBonds reported that some of Microsoft's patrons anticipated that the Xbox Scorpio will be tagged at $399. Other fans had stated that it might be priced at $599. Nevertheless, the users found it reasonable for the Xbox Scorpio to hit the market shelves at $500.
Nevertheless, Microsoft will surely be confirming all the information soon. And with all these rumors the Xbox Scorpio's release might be just around the corner.