Microsoft Shows off Xbox Series X’s Reduced Loading Times and Quick Resume

Microsoft released on Monday two videos showcasing highly-anticipated features of Xbox Series X – reduced loading times and quick resume (yet to be trademarked). The release of the videos came shortly after Microsoft unveiled full hardware specs of the console.

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Before you watch the “Reduced Loading Times” video below, here’s a quick summary:

1. Xbox Series X was able to launch State of Decay 2 in 10 seconds.
2. It took Xbox One X more than 5 times longer (around 50 seconds).
3. State of Decay 2 is a backward compatible game. It is unclear how long it will take for Xbox Series X exclusives to load.

Then there’s the “Quick Resume” video. In it:

1. 4 games – Forza Motorsport 7, Ori and the Blind Forest, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, and State of Decay 2 are all running in the background.
2. It takes approximately 6 seconds to switch between games.
3. All of the games are also backward compatible.

1. Xbox – official homepage