Xbox’s Mike Ybarra Tweets Photo of Project Scorpio Processor

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With E3 2017 just around the corner, Microsoft is primed to give fans a closer look at the heft and strength of its newly enhanced Xbox console, which currently exists under the moniker of Project Scorpio. Just recently, the Corporate Vice President of the Xbox and Windows gaming platform at Microsoft and Project Scorpio Lead Engineer, Mike Ybarra, teased fans with what’s to come by tweeting out a picture of the forthcoming system’s processor.

As seen in the tweet below, Ybarra holds the processing chip in between his thumb and forefinger, captioning the image with emojis for a scorpion, a muscled arm, a gaming controller, and more, writing “This is [Scorpio].” Although there’s not much else to see beyond the picture of the console’s CPU, it’s obvious that Ybarra is alluding to the fact that he’s essentially holding the core of what will be driving the system to give it 4.5 times more power than a standard Xbox One.


For those unaware, Project Scorpio’s official specs make the console a graphical powerhouse, as it will be able to hit 4K resolution while running existing and slightly updated Xbox One titles at 60 frames per second. By comparison, the PlayStation 4 Pro is set to lag behind the pace set by Microsoft’s forthcoming console, for although Sony’s top-tier system is almost twice as powerful as the original PS4, Scorpio’s tech is far advanced in terms of sheer strength.

All of this is well and good for Microsoft, but one thing that continues to loom over the release of Project Scorpio is the fact that the company has yet to unveil how much the system will cost, which has some fans concerned. While many believe the new Xbox’s price will likely be $500 to cover production and to make a profit–a reasonable fee, considering its capabilities–the fact that it could be more expensive than the PlayStation 4 Pro might dissuade many from buying the console when it launches later this year.

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RareparrotPosted:

.. to much hype from you people me personally got to see this upclose to test this with my cousin.. nothing different but just the graphics. PlayStation4 pro is pretty much like this. i was not allowed to take pictures unfortunately.

25_To_LifePosted:

So? a 7700k would wipe the floor with this

FibrilPosted:

Interesting, going to be expensive though.

Mr_RobotPosted:

Looks cool but probably won't buy right away

iShanePosted:

Bettter not be hyped up for dirt

EchoPosted:

I dont have much to say just i cant wait for E3 to see this. Definitely investing in a scorpio. Only a few more days for more info on it

StreamahPosted:

What if. Project Scorpio was a red ring machine much like the release of the xbox 360 xenon motherboards. :o

What if, I said

RuiPosted:

I don't care how much this is i'll take it whatever price they give it:)

DecyPosted:

WW2 stop teasing or bragging and drop what it looks like and how much damage it'll do to our wallets already.
My goodness..


That's what E3 is for... be paitent.

Activez-Posted:

WW2 stop teasing or bragging and drop what it looks like and how much damage it'll do to our wallets already.
My goodness..


They probably will at E3. Will most likely be their headliner and show all the games on there rather than the Xbox one.


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