Xbox Series X and S

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, collectively known as the Xbox Series X|S, comprise a family of video game consoles developed and distributed by Microsoft, succeeding the Xbox One family of systems. Launched in November 2020, the Xbox Series X|S compete directly with Sony's PlayStation 5 as part of the ninth generation of video gaming hardware. 
As the fourth generation of consoles in Microsoft's Xbox line, the Series X|S sport vastly upgraded hardware capable of hardware-accelerated ray tracing, spatial audio, support for Automatic High Dynamic Range (HDR) using machine learning to convert compatible games to higher resolutions, HDMI 2.1 variable refresh rate (VRR), auto low-latency for faster input response from controllers, and solid state drives equipped on each console, capable of accomplishing substantially faster load times than preceding consoles. The Xbox Series X and S also introduced an updated iteration of the Xbox Wireless Controller, which is ergonomically improved upon from the prior version with sculpted grips, rounded triggers and a concave-style directional pad. The new controller also introduces a "Share" button for capturing screenshots and recording video of real-time gameplay.
While all of these features are included without compromise on the Xbox Series X, the Xbox Series S pares down several of them to accommodate for its lessened technical capability relative to the Series X. It is unable to display games at native 4K (3840x2160) resolution, only being able to render between resolutions at 1080p Full HD (FHD) and 1440p Quad HD (QHD), at a maximum performance metric of 120 frames-per-second (FPS). The Series S also lacks an optical disc drive for physical game media unlike the Series X, meaning it only supports digital game purchases made off of the Microsoft Store. Both consoles are backwards-compatible with an extensive library of legacy titles from the original Xbox up to the Xbox One, with the new generation of consoles building on the existing program for older titles by introducing "FPS Boost", a selection of curated titles from Microsoft which have been updated and patched to run at higher resolutions and framerates when played on the new hardware. 
==Final Fantasy titles on Xbox Series X|S==
===Native titles===
Game 	Release Date 	Release Date 	Release Date 	Metascore
Game 	Japan 	North America 	Europe 	Metascore
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin	March 18, 2022 	March 18, 2022 	March 18, 2022 	66
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion 	December 13, 2022 	December 13, 2022 	December 13, 2022 	83
Final Fantasy XIV 	March 21. 2024 	March 21, 2024 	March 21, 2024 	TBD
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail 	July 2, 2024 	July 2, 2024 	July 2, 2024 	TBD
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster 	September 26, 2024	September 26, 2024	September 26, 2024	
===Compatible titles from previous generations===
==== Xbox One ====
Game 	Release Date 	Release Date 	Release Date 	Metascore
Game 	Japan 	North America 	Europe 	Metascore
Final Fantasy VII 	March 26, 2019 	March 26, 2019 	March 26, 2019 	N/A
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered 	September 3, 2019	September 3, 2019	September 3, 2019	82
Final Fantasy IX 	February 13, 2019	February 13, 2019	February 14, 2019	N/A
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster 	April 11, 2019 	April 18, 2019 	April 18, 2019 	85
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age 	April 25, 2019 	April 30, 2019 	April 30, 2019 	80
A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV 	November 29, 2016	November 29, 2016	November 29, 2016	N/A
Final Fantasy XV 	November 29, 2016	November 29, 2016	November 29, 2016	83
Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition 	March 6, 2018 	March 6, 2018 	March 6, 2018 	N/A
Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD	September 6, 2018	September 6, 2018	September 6, 2018	N/A
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD 	March 19, 2015 	March 17, 2015 	March 20, 2015 	72
World of Final Fantasy Maxima 	November 8, 2018 	November 8, 2018 	November 8 ,2018 	81
==== Xbox 360 ====
Game 	Release Date 	Release Date 	Release Date 	Metascore
Game 	Japan 	North America 	Europe 	Metascore
Final Fantasy XIII 	December 16, 2010	March 9, 2010 	March 9, 2010 	82
Final Fantasy XIII-2 	December 15, 2011	January 31, 2012 	February 3, 2012 	79
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII	November 21, 2013	February 11, 2014	February 14, 2014	69
Crystal Defenders 	March 11, 2009 	March 11, 2009 	March 11, 2009 	52
== Demos ==
==== Xbox Series X/S ====
* Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Demo Version
==== Xbox One ====
* Final Fantasy XV Episode Duscae
==== Xbox 360 ====
*Final Fantasy XIII-2 demo
*Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII demo
== Xbox One X/Series X|S Enhanced titles ==
With the introduction of Microsoft's Backwards Compatibility program in 2017 alongside the release of the Xbox One X console, the publisher also unveiled a slate of curated "Enhanced" games from prior Xbox consoles, that have been optimized by either Microsoft or third-party developers to utilize the full technical capabilities of newer, up-to-date Xbox hardware, such as outputting games at native 4K (3840x2160) resolution or stabilizing framerates for games with previously uneven performance when played on their original hardware. This initiative was expanded upon with the "FPS Boost" program, exclusive to Xbox Series X|S. Titles supported with FPS Boost by Microsoft have had their performance metrics increased from their original 30 frames-per-second when played on native hardware, to anywhere between 60 and 120 frames-per-second when played on Series X|S through Backwards Compatibility. Xbox One X Enhanced - Xbox Wire Games Featuring FPS Boost - Xbox Wire
The following games in the Final Fantasy series support enhancements on Xbox One X, or the FPS Boost function on Xbox Series X|S:
==== Xbox One X/Series X|S Enhanced ====
* Final Fantasy XIII
* Final Fantasy XIII-2
* Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
* Final Fantasy XV
* Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition
==== FPS Boost games ====
* Final Fantasy XIII-2
* Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
* Final Fantasy XV
* Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition
==Citations ==
== External links ==
* Official Xbox website
* Wikipedia's entry on Xbox Series X and S
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