Like most home consoles, the Xbox Series X has been specifically designed to fit neatly into your living room. However, this was not enough for engineer Michael Pick, so he decided to create the world’s largest functional version of the Xbox Series X himself.

The author’s idea was partly inspired by a huge Microsoft refrigerator in the design of the console. However, the author wanted to keep the game features and copy the design exactly.

At the first stage, Peak had to create a wooden frame that mimics the body. Some parts had to be printed on a 3D printer and, mind you, glued. And on the rear panel of the giant console there are enlarged copies of real connectors – USB, audio and video output, network port, and so on.

Inside is the real Xbox Series X, and the button presses on the giant console are already transmitted to it. The final version is over 2 meters high, 1 meter wide and weighs 113 kg.

The giant Xbox Series X has already made it into the Guinness Book of Records. Michael donated it to the YMCA Youth and Adolescent Development Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

AOKZOE has announced a portable console of the same name, which is based on the 8-core Ryzen 6800U processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, as well as a maximum frequency of up to 4.7 GHz. Video processing is handled by 12-core RX 680M graphics based on the RDNA2 architecture. It is noted that the TDP of the hybrid processor will be from 14 to 28 watts, which will increase performance if necessary. The novelty will receive an 8-inch display based on an IPS matrix with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and a brightness of up to 380 nits.

Also announced are 16/32 GB of LPDDR5X-6400 RAM and an M.2 2280 slot for an SSD. Other features include a 48Wh battery and support for 100W fast charging, which will charge the battery in 1.5 hours. There are also stereo speakers, a microSD card reader, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 adapters, and an optional docking station. On the back panel there is a folding stand. Separately, we note that the console supports both Windows and SteamOS.

In terms of performance, Cyberpunk 2077 on the console runs at 60 frames per second, Forza Horizon 5 – more than 100.

In addition, the console has RGB lighting, a gyroscope and a vibration motor. The novelty can be pre-ordered in July 2022, and deliveries will begin in September.

Earlier it was reported that Aya Neo is preparing a portable clamshell console called Flip. In technical terms, it is similar to AOKZOE.

AMD FSR 2.0 technology is coming soon to Xbox consoles.

This was reported by representatives of the GPUOpen team, as well as a Microsoft employee, that is, these are not rumors. However, there are no exact dates yet.

But it is known that FSR 2.0 will appear not only on the Xbox Series, but also on the Xbox One, which may allow the latter to actually get a second life, since the console will be able to better cope with modern games.

At the same time, in the case of consoles, you need to understand that they almost always support various upscaling technologies anyway. Consoles have a very long lifespan, and their hardware must be able to handle new games years after the device’s release. As such, it’s hard to say just how much FSR 2.0 will help consoles handle modern games or higher resolutions better.

It is also worth remembering that FSR 2.0 has been integrated into Unreal Engine 4 and 5 as a plug-in, which makes it easier to integrate the technology into relevant games.