Microsoft would launch two versions of the Xbox in 2020, according to a rumor
We have been talking for weeks about the next consoles that will arrive in 2020 from Sony and Microsoft. This generation of consoles already has its days numbered. We have seen some quite interesting titles and of course, some controversies. But as has happened in this generation of consoles, we could see more than one platform in 2020. Apparently, Sony and Microsoft will launch more than one platform.
If we believe all the rumors, the next generation of consoles will be more powerful than current PCs. Rumors indicate 4K @ 60FPS with HDR and ray tracing , among other improvements. There's even talk that these platforms could be extremely expensive, although of course, these are just rumors.
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Kotaku reports that Microsoft is working on Xbox Lockhart, a console that may eventually be released. This version of the console will be a less powerful version of Project Scarlett. It will be priced lower to attract a wider range of users. According to rumors, Lockhart could be released around the same time as Project Scarlett, or in other words, by the end of 2020.
Microsoft would already have ready the next consoles to replace the Xbox One S and Xbox One X. Lockhart will replace the Xbox One S and Project Scarlett will replace the Xbox One X. Note that the idea of launching two consoles at the same time is already has been rumored for the launch of the PlayStation 5. Sony might have had the idea of releasing two versions at two different prices, to satisfy the entire public.
Lockhart, on the other hand, would have a graphical performance of 4TFLOPs, which is quite similar to the PlayStation 4 Pro. It would have the same processor as the Scarlett version with reduced frequencies. Lockhart on the other hand would be designed for 1440p @ 60FPS and the Scarlett could run at 4K @ 60FPS.