It seems that a select few current-gen games will be able to reach native 4K on the Xbox Series X, even if their developers don't decide to optimize them for next-gen machinery.

The news comes from a hands-on preview recently published over at GameSpot, which featured details on Xbox Series X load times, Xbox Series X cross-gen multiplayer with Xbox One, and lots more. 

According to the report, any current-gen games that use dynamic resolution have the potential to reach 4K on Xbox Series X, meaning that their visual fidelity can theoretically be enhanced by the power of the console alone. While we already knew that visuals were due to progress by leaps and bounds once next-gen machinery appeared on the market, the idea of current-gen games being able to benefit from the hardware even without consciously being optimized by their developers comes as welcome news — especially when you consider details like the Xbox Series X $35/month payment plan, which comes complete with both the higher-end console and Game Pass Ultimate.

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According to the GameSpot report, any games they have tested so far that use dynamic resolution in order to maintain smooth framerates are inherently tied to higher overall resolutions. This is not necessarily surprising — however, some of the more impressive current-gen titles that specifically employ dynamic resolution to boost performance have the potential of hitting native 4K, not due to any enhancements or optimizations applied by their developers, but as a direct result of the console's sheer power.

It's important to note that the reviewer also mentions other games, such as The Outer Worlds, which appear to be locked at exactly 30fps. This will remain the case unless the developers decide to specifically enhance the game for next-gen hardware. For games like Final Fantasy 15, though, which has a "Lite" performance mode, the Xbox Series X is capable of harnessing a surprising amount of power.

The Xbox Series X is due to launch on November 10 and will cost you $499. The smaller and cheaper Xbox Series S launches the same day for $299.

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