Xbox Series X Usb C Ports

The xbox series x has.

Xbox series x usb c ports. A usb c cable can. Meanwhile microsoft s spec sheet also reveals the xbox series x s will have three usb 3 1 gen 1 ports while the playstation 5 will sport both a usb c and a standard port. Despite appearing in some early preview shots the xbox series x will not have an s pdif optical audio out port in today s episode of unlocked with phil spencer the xbox boss re confirmed the. The front will have a single usb a port while the back will feature two hdmi jacks and two usb ports along with what appears to be a connector for an internal power supply.

Since the controller uses standard aa batteries there is no need for there to be a slim usb port for anything. Usb 3 1 gen 1 is an upgrade over xbox one x s usb 3 0 standard but it s probably still not enough for many. The ports connectivity section is of special interest however. Xbox series x doesn t include any type c ports and all.

The spec sheets also confirm that both the xbox series x and series s each have three usb 3 1 gen 1 ports killing the hopes of many who wanted a usb c port. The type a port on the front isn t as quick so if you plan to plug in an external ps5 ssd make sure you use one of the ports on the back. Microsoft has provided a deeper dive into the new xbox controller shipping with xbox series x packing new features and a ton of refinements. The usb a ports are high speed ports for usb 3 0 which should give you a fast transfer speed.

Here we learn that the xbox series x will have one hdmi port three usb a ports and an 802 11ac dual band wireless radio aka wi fi 5. It will use the same usb a ports that we have seen all previous consoles use. This isn t a deal breaking detail. It also introduces usb c connectivity and bluetooth.

Usb 3 1 gen 1 is just a different name.