# Monolithic Gaming Consoles The Microsoft Xbox Series X Delivers Exceptional Gaming Performance By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-12-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-x References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/12/13/just-unveiled-the-xbox-series-x-packs-the-most-powerful-console-yet-within-its-monolithic-aesthetic/) & [news.xbox](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/12/12/microsoft-unveils-xbox-series-x/) The [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-xbox-series) Xbox Series X video game console has been shown off by the brand as its next-generation entertainment system that will offer gamers more power than ever for an immersive experience. The system is reported to have more than eight-times the GPU power of the Xbox One as well as over two-times as much as what the [Xbox One X](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaems-sentinel-pro-xp) offers. The console will support 8K gaming displays and features a custom-designed CPU that utilizes the [AMD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aokzoe-amd6800u-handheld) Zen 2 as well as the Radeon RDNA processors. The Microsoft Xbox Series X video game console boasts a sleek monolithic design aesthetic that will look right at home in any living room. The console is positioned for a holiday 2020 launch, which is sure to make it the must-have gift next year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Monolithic Gaming Consoles:** The sleek and high-performance design of Microsoft's Xbox Series X console showcases the potential for continued innovation in console design. - **Next-generation Game Console Technology:** The Xbox Series X's reported eight-times the GPU power and 8K gaming displays demonstrate the potential for immersive gaming experiences to continue evolving. - **Custom-designed Game Console Processors:** The use of custom-designed processors in the Xbox Series X, specifically the AMD Zen 2 and Radeon RDNA processors, highlights the potential for innovation in the development of more advanced and specialized gaming technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Console Manufacturing:** The Xbox Series X showcases the potential for continued innovation within the gaming console manufacturing industry. - **Video Game Development:** The high-performance capabilities of the Xbox Series X demonstrate the potential for continued innovation and expansion in the video game development industry. - **Entertainment Technology:** The Xbox Series X's cutting-edge technology and immersive design showcase the potential for innovation within the broader entertainment technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maturely Demure Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-1tb-series-s-carbon-black.md) - [High-Power Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aokzoe-amd6800u-handheld.md) - [High-Power Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onexfly-gaming-console.md) - [All-Digital Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-xbox-series.md) - [Smartphone-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-a.md) - [Discless White Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-xbox-series-x.md) - [High-Power Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onexplayer-x1.md) - [Console Hybrid PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steam-machine.md) - [External GPU-Friendly Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aya-neo-next-ii.md)