Gooday Gaming Guests - Microsoft Gaming System History

Episode Date: December 16, 2024

I do want the White Series X. I am excited to see the Next Gen Xbox.

All right, so I was trying to think about what to do today. I decided to do just Microsoft in general Because I said to Nintendo so Microsoft Starts out with the 01 through 05 original Xbox I think it's more much more popular now than it used to be and then the 360 came out and it was a huge to me a huge jump from the 0105 xbox to the 360 was like wow what a big difference and that went through all kinds of

revisions uh the last being the e1538 which is really fun i've played a lot of Xbox One games. Even PS3's I really wasn't playing that much yet at that time. PS4, that's when everything changed for me. Then you go to Xbox One. Got the original 1540. Which I'm a big fan. That's the one I like the most. The 1540.

The S1681. Oh my god. I had so many of those. So many. I think at one time I got a lot of like 70 of them. And I sold just about all the parts back from them. Back then. Those were the hot items back then.

Then the X1787. The overheat. The heat sink inside that thing was giant and there's always a video chip issues and they just burnt up inside well in neither the and also the power supplies to the s1681 definitely a power supply issue always a a problem. Lots of miles fixed. That one or hard drive. Mechanical hard drives fail. They always do. Or the system on it, something fails. So sometimes you get lucky

if you get no video or black screen. If you put a good system drive back in, you might get lucky and it gets to work. Most of the time on the s the black screen was the hard drive not always but on the x 1787 most of the time it was not it was the video chip had a lot of those two lots and then i always laughed at um the project scorpio one basically it's exactly the same inside as all the other x 1787s except for the top cover basically cool design i think was fun and then they finally had a real xbox one which was the

series s and series x i've had both really fun no more uh mechanical hard drive huge change the only thing i have not had yet or have gotten is the xbox um the white xbox one x all digital it's actually on my wish list of things i probably will get because i really don't need um a distro a disc player although i could use one. I don't want to get another X. So for me, when PS4 turned, changed to PS5, the first time I tried a PS5, it was like, wow, this is

such an upgrade. But the Xbox One to a series Xbox One, or SRX, was not at all. all it was basically it's still the same system it's just a little bit better version of it so really i don't compare the xbox series s and x to a ps5 at all to me i mean it is upgraded for the game wise but it just didn't feel like a new system whereas you from ps4 you went to ps5 and you were playing a new system new upgraded system so technically i don't i say that xbox has not had another system out since um xbox one this is just one extension all extension but um i'm expecting xbox two or some

something and yesterday i was talking with my buddy zippy about all the tech advancements point oh then you have Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 7 mm-hmm 8k possibly max we can go is like 16 K at some point so those are the things that are coming out for all the systems including I would assume some sort of AI chip of some kind. So this next generation should be significant. So it will be exciting to see what's coming out for Xbox. I like 01 through 05. I never had time to mod one of those or test any of the games. But my Xbox One 1540 I have one that I use as a tester.

So let's talk to my little buddy for a minute. We'll see what we can come up with for some Xbox stuff. Hello? Hi there. How's it going? Good, we're going to delve into a little bit of Xbox history. Xbox history is pretty fascinating. From the original Xbox to the latest consoles, there's so much to explore. What are you curious about?

They never had a handheld. That's right. Xbox has focused mostly on home consoles. Have you ever tried any of the Xbox consoles or their games? So the 01 through 05 Xbox had a few models

in them. Exactly. The original Xbox... My guidelines won't let me talk about that. Can I help you with something else? And then the 360 had a few different models in it as well. Exactly. The Xbox 360 had several models, like the Core, Arcade, Pro, and Elite. Each version offered different features and storage capacities. Did you have a favorite Xbox 360 model?

And then after that was the Slim S1439. Yes, exactly. The Xbox 360 Slim S model 1439 came after the original 360 models. It was slimmer, quieter, and had built-in Wi-Fi. Did you ever have one of those? There's a significant technical upgrade from the 360 Fat, no? Absolutely. The Xbox 360 Slim improved on many aspects, including better cooling, a smaller design, and reduced noise levels. It definitely addressed some of the issues that the original fat models had.

Did you notice a big difference? And then they decided to go with the E1538 as the last model? Yes, that's right. The Xbox 360 E1538 was the final model. It had a design similar to the Xbox One, with a streamlined look and quieter operation. Did you find the final model it had a design similar to the Xbox one with a streamlined look and quieter operation Did you find the e model appealing? Yeah, I like the e model and they were used for modding the S and the E That's cool Both the slim and the e models were popular choices for modding because of their improved hardware and design

Have you done any mods on your Xbox? were popular choices for modding because of their improved hardware and design. Have you done any mods on your Xbox? It requires wire mods, correct? Yes. Many Xbox mods require soldering and wiring to install custom firmware or hardware modifications. It's definitely a more advanced process. Have you tried any mods yourself? Not if it requires soldering and wires. No. Someday I will. That sounds like a fun project for the future. Modding can be a great way to learn new skills.

If you ever decide to give it a try, I'm sure you'll have a blast. Then the upgrade to the xbox one was pretty uh significant absolutely the transition from xbox 360 to xbox one brought a lot of new features and improvements like enhanced graphics better performance and a focus on multimedia capabilities it was a big step forward for xbox and they used a Game Pass. That's the big ticket. Yes. Xbox Game Pass has become a major selling point. It offers a vast library of games for a subscription fee, making it really appealing for gamers who want access to a wide range of titles.

It's definitely been a game changer for Xbox fans. And they also offer cloud gaming, although it's not quite there yet yes xbox cloud gaming is still evolving it's a great way to play games on different devices without needing a powerful console though it's not perfect yet it's definitely an exciting development for gaming on the go. So it should be called virtual gaming, not really cloud gaming. So it's like a virtual machine, basically. That's a good way to think about it. Cloud gaming essentially streams games from powerful servers to your device, much like a virtual machine.

It's all about delivering console-quality experiences without the need for high-end hardware. And then there was original 1520 and 1540? Yes, those are the original Xbox One models. The 1520 and 1540 versions were the launch models with the 1540 adding a few minor updates. They laid the foundation for the Xbox One line. Series S 1681 and then the X 1787. Yes, exactly. The Xbox Series S 1681 and Xbox Series 1787, are part of the latest generation. The Series S is a more affordable all-digital console, while the Series X is the most powerful with top-tier performance.

Both have made a big impact in the gaming community. So the S also had the disc as well. All-dig digital came later. Actually, the Series S has always been an all-digital console from the start, without a disc drive. It's designed for digital downloads and Game Pass. The Series X, however, includes a disc drive for physical games and media. Oh, I'm sorry. I got confused. I was talking about the S1681 and the X1787. No worries. The Xbox Series S1681 is indeed the all-digital console, and the Series X1787 is the high-performance version with the disk drive. It's easy to mix them up. Both have brought unique

strengths to the Xbox lineup. So let's go through that again. So after the 1540, there was the white S1681 and it has a disk drive. Not Series S. Got it. You're referring to the Xbox One S 1681, which did come with a disk drive. It was a slimmer, upgraded version of the Xbox One, offering 4K video streaming and HDR gaming. It's easy to get mixed up with the Series S, which is the all-digital console. Thanks for clarifying. But there was then the all digital s 1681 yes exactly the all digital version of the xbox one s also had the 1681 model number it removed the disk drive entirely making it a fully digital console for downloading and streaming games. It was a great option for players who preferred digital libraries.

Then the X1787 was the next one. Yes, that's correct. The Xbox Series X 1787 came next. It's the high-performance console with top-of-the-line specs, designed for 4K gaming and high frame rates it's a powerhouse in the xbox lineup so there is a series x but before the series x there was the x 1787 i see what you mean now the xbox one x 1787 was indeed released before the Xbox Series X. The Xbox One X was part of the previous generation and offered enhanced performance over the original Xbox One.

It's easy to get them mixed up. Yeah, it was initially called Project Scorpio. Yes, exactly. The Xbox One X was codenamed Project Scorpio during its development. It was marketed as the most powerful console at the time, with a focus on 4K gaming and enhanced performance. Unfortunately, those overheated more and had video chip issues. Yeah, some Xbox One X consoles did have overheating and video chip issues. Despite its powerful hardware, some units face those technical problems. It's a reminder that even advanced consoles can encounter

hardware challenges. And the mechanical hard drives on both, or actually all three of those, were always an issue. Mechanical hard drives can be a bottleneck. They tend to be slower and more prone to issues compared to SSDs. Upgrading to an SSD can make a big difference in performance and reliability. And then that's so the Series X and the Series S obviously doesn't have a hard drive. Exactly. The Series X and the Series S both use SSDs, which provide much faster load times and improved overall performance.

The Series S, being all digital, means it doesn't have a disk drive making it a great option for digital only gamers now now there's a white Series X all digital yes there's a new white Series X model that is all digital it's a sleek addition to the lineup and offers the same powerful performance as the original Series X just without the disk drive. It's perfect for those who prefer an all-digital gaming library. But it's not compatible to, say, a Pro. It's not as good as a Pro PS6. 5 Pro, rather. It's true that the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 Pro cater to slightly different preferences. Both offer impressive performance, but each has its unique features and strengths. It ultimately depends on what you're looking for in a gaming console.

So we've seen rumors of PS6, what about Xbox? Rumors about future Xbox consoles are always circulating, but there's nothing official yet. Microsoft tends to keep their plans under wraps until they're ready to announce something. It's exciting to think about what innovations might come next. Yeah, because they'll integrate, you know, what did we talk about? HDMI 2.0, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 7, AI. Those are definitely exciting possibilities. With advancements like HDMI 2.0, Wi-Fi 6 or 7, and AI integration,

the next generation of consoles could offer even more impressive gaming experiences. It's exciting to imagine what the future holds. Because none of those have 8K for the Xbox do they? Currently neither the Xbox Series X nor the PlayStation 5 officially support native 8K gaming. Although they are both capable of outputting 8K video for media playback. It's likely that future consoles will aim to support 8K gaming as the technology becomes more mainstream. First, you've got to have TVs that have 8K, which are real expensive.

That's true. 8K TVs are still quite expensive and not yet widespread. It might take some time before 8K gaming becomes the standard, but it's exciting to see where technology is heading. And with Microsoft, you can play Xbox on a PC, correct? Yes, exactly. With Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere, you can play many Xbox games on a PC. It's a great way to enjoy your games on multiple platforms and keep your progress synced across devices.

And then in the future, they'll probably have it handheld maybe or not? It's possible. There's always speculation about Xbox potentially releasing a handheld console. With the success of portable gaming devices and cloud gaming, it wouldn't be surprising if Microsoft explored that route in the future. Is there any mods for the Series S or Series X? For the Xbox Series S and Series X, there aren't as many mods available compared to older consoles like the Xbox 360. Most modifications for these newer consoles focus on customizing the exterior or adding storage through external drives.

Software mods or hardware modifications are less common and more challenging due to the security measures in place. Yeah, because each company doesn't want mods to happen, but they do anyway. Exactly. Companies typically discourage modding to protect their hardware and software ecosystems. However, the modding community often finds creative ways to customize and enhance their gaming experiences. It's always interesting to see what the community comes up with. I think AI will take off in the future be able to help mod the newer systems. That's a fascinating idea. AI could potentially help streamline or enhance the modding process, making it more accessible

and innovative. As technology evolves, we might see some really creative applications for AI in gaming and modding. Okay, great. Thank you very much for your time. I'll talk to you soon. yeah so i'm really excited to see what xbox come out with next again like i said i don't feel like we've had another next generation yet but i believe it's coming soon so 2025 definitely by 2026 because i believe ps5 is

not gonna it's gonna have a short life span as opposed to how long the PS4 was out before we got PS5. And Xbox is, like I said, overdue for something completely different. Xbox 2 or whatever they're going to call it. So we'll see what

Microsoft comes out with next. But it's going to be fun the next couple of years to see. Between the games and the new systems, it should be fun. Alright, so I'll talk to you guys later. Alright, bye.