Xbox Series S games are about to get a performance boost

Date:
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:00:35 +0000

Description:
Microsoft's latest firmware update should help with Xbox Series S memory constraint issues.

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Xbox Series S games are in for a boost thanks to Microsoft making more memory available for the console.

The small but mighty Xbox Series S is a great option if you don't want to splurge on an Xbox Series X right now. It may not be as powerful, but with
the rollout of Xbox Cloud Gaming , hardware specs aren't everything anymore. And now, Microsoft's June Game Development Kit (GDK) update is giving the console a much-needed performance boost.

"Hundreds of additional megabytes of memory are now available to Xbox Series
S developers. This gives developers more control over memory, which can improve graphics performance in memory-constrained conditions," says the
video update, which you can see below. Unleash the beast

The Xbox Series S' memory constraints are something that has been irking developers for a while. Digital Foundry (via The Verge ) revealed that "multiple developers" have felt that the console has "been a bit of a pain at times."

It's not a CPU or GPU power issue, according to the anecdote. Memory constraints are the culprit. That's why some players may have noticed a disparity between third-party and first-party games on the Xbox Series S in the past which is what triggered the Digital Foundry comments to begin with.

Microsoft has also improved performance for graphics allocations. The result of that is that Xbox Series S games can "take better advantage" of the console's various recent memory enhancements. And it won't negatively affect graphics performance.

There are a few other updates and features rolling out alongside this. The company's platforms will now enforce age restrictions on DLC, for example. Age-restricted accounts will be notified for parental consent in the new API.

You can check out the key differences between the Xbox Series X vs Xbox
Series S if you're wondering whether to hold out for the pricier, harder-to-find Xbox Series X. Between the continued firmware updates and the Xbox Game Pass family plan finally confirmed by Xbox you can upgrade to the current gen console and save a bundle. Without feeling like you're getting
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