First off, Microsoft is making it a little bit complicated this year, as they released both the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S.

In terms of pricing, the Xbox Series X is priced at $499, and the Xbox Series S is priced at $299. Microsoft is giving gamers a more affordable option with the Xbox Series S, a console that is not as strong as the Series X and will still definitely get the job done and meet many players’ expectations.

Microsoft shot for the stars with graphics this year, letting the Xbox Series X hit up to 60 fps at a full 4K resolution. This will display insanely clear gameplay for all players on any game, making the experience that much better.

The notable difference between the two Xbox consoles that Microsoft released this year is the way they function with purchasing and running games. The Xbox Series X has a 4K Ultra Blu-ray hard drive, allowing for discs of games to be inserted, but the Series S is digital-only. This means players with the Series S will have to download their games rather than buying the disc version.

Load times for the new and previous Xbox have not really changed at all. To be honest, they were never really a problem for the console in the first place. Popular games like Call of Duty: Warzone, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Sea of Thieves have insanely quick load times, all under one minute.