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Xbox Scarlett “Lockhart” Model Reportedly Still in the Works, Similar to PS4 Pro in Power

Xbox Scarlett “Lockhart” Model Reportedly Still in the Works, Similar to PS4 Pro in Power

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https://wccftech.com/xbox-scarlett-lockhart-still-happening-ps4-pro-power/

It seems Microsoft’s Xbox Scarlett plans have changed again. Or, perhaps more accurately, they never actually changed when we thought they had. Before Microsoft officially announced Xbox Scarlett, the rumor was Microsoft was working on two models – a more powerful system (codenamed Anaconda) and a more mainstream option (codenamed Lockhart). Basically, Anaconda would be the Xbox One X and Lockhart would be the Xbox One S of the next generation. Ah, but when Scarlett was announced there was no mention of two models and there were reports Lockhart had been shelved.

Well, according to reliable Kotaku insider Jason Schreier, the Lockhart model is in the works again (or maybe always was). Per anonymous developers working on Microsoft’s next-gen platform, Lockhart will be roughly comparable to a PS4 Pro in terms of power, with devs expected to target 1440p and 60fps on the system (Anaconda will target full 4K and 60fps). Lockhart will have some benefits over any current-gen console, as it will sport a new, speedy CPU and solid-state drive, but it sounds like it won’t be the true next-gen experience Anaconda is. Somewhat concerningly, developers are reportedly expected to have all Scarlett games running on both Anaconda and the less-powerful Lockhart.