Xbox is one of the most successful console brands in the world right now. So, it is given that they will be releasing a lot of versions of their console in the market, which they have. That is why it is important to know which version of Xbox you have to get a clear idea of what features you are eligible to get. In this post, we will tell you how to find the version of the Xbox console you are using with some pretty simple steps.
How to find out which version of Xbox you have?
The following are the two ways to find out which version of Xbox you have.
- Check the Xbox version via Settings
- Check the Xbox version via Console
Let us talk about both of them in detail.
1] Check the Xbox version via Settings
If you are able to turn on your console then finding the model number and the capacity of your Xbox is quite easy. All you have to do is follow the prescribed steps and you will be good to go.
- Open Xbox console.
- Press your Xbox button on the controller.
- Go to Profile & system > Settings.
- Now, go to System > Console info. There you can find your Xbox name and Serial number.
- To find the Storage, go back to System and then select Storage. You will find total and available storage there.
It’s easy, isn’t it?
2] Check the Xbox version via Console
If you are not able to turn on your Xbox or you just don’t want to do that, there is another method to know the Xbox version. First up, check the serial number at the back of your console and note it somewhere. Now, go to support.xbox.com and register your device. Then, you need to click on See details to find out details about your Xbox.
That is how you can check your Xbox version.
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Which Xbox is the newest version?
Xbox Series X and S, launched in 2020, are the latest version of Xbox. They are both very different consoles released on the same day. The Series S focuses more on aesthetics and has a much sleeker build. On the other hand, the Xbox Series X is a powerhouse. It supports 4k output at 60 FPS; some games even support 120 FPS but with a lower resolution. It also has a 2 teraflops processor and 1TB SSD, making it one of the best gaming consoles in the market.
What are the different versions of Xbox?
There are four generations of Xbox consoles released by Microsoft. As the technology progresses, the consoles started becoming more and more powerful to support more graphically intensive games.
- Original Xbox: From 2001 to 2009
- Xbox 360: From 2005 to 2016.
> Xbox 360 S: From 2010 to 2016
> Xbox 360 E: From 2013 to 2016 - Xbox One: From 2013 to 2016
> Xbox One S From 2016 to Present
> Xbox One X: From 2017 to 2020 - Xbox Series X: From 2020 to Present and Xbox Series S: From 2020 to Present.
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