The Xbox Series X is a ninth-generation video game console developed by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox One. Released on November 10, 2020, it is the performance-focused model of the Xbox Series X/S family, which was first announced in 2019 under the codename 'Project Scarlett'.
Definition and positioning
The Xbox Series X is a ninth-generation video game console developed by Microsoft. It is the performance-oriented model within the Xbox Series X/S lineup, which also includes the budget-friendly Xbox Series S. The console is the direct successor to the Xbox One and represents the fourth generation of Xbox hardware.
Market context
The series was first announced in 2019 under the codename 'Project Scarlett' before its November 10, 2020 launch. In that same month, the PlayStation 5 was released, placing both the Xbox Series X/S and the PlayStation 5 within the ninth generation of video game consoles.
Example
Within the same console family, the Series X serves as the high-performance option while the Series S targets budget-conscious buyers. This split shows how a single console generation can offer models aimed at different priorities—maximum performance versus affordability.
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Console family | Xbox Series X/S |
| Xbox generation | Fourth Xbox generation (successor to Xbox One) |
| Video game generation | Ninth generation |
| Announced as | 'Project Scarlett' (2019) |
| Release date | November 10, 2020 |
| Sibling model | Xbox Series S (budget-friendly) |
| Same-generation competitor | PlayStation 5 |
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the Xbox Series X's relationship to the Xbox One?
It is the direct successor to the Xbox One, forming the fourth generation of Xbox consoles.
When was the Xbox Series X released?
On November 10, 2020, alongside the budget-friendly Xbox Series S and the PlayStation 5.
Join the conversation