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Background

Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are a pair of consoles that were released worldwide by Microsoft during 2020 and is the fourth console in the Xbox line.

Logo (May 5, 2020-)

Note: Due to some the gameplay footage being mature rated, the video on Xbox's YouTube channel is age-restricted. Therefore, the video shown on IGN's YouTube channel will be used instead.

Visuals: On a black background, the X Sphere draws itself in white as the word ''XBOX'', also in white, fades in below. When the sphere is completely drawn, a blue aura emits from the bottom of it as it slowly zooms out, illuminating the logo into view as a lens flare sweeps across the text. The logo sheens in gray once before fading out.

Variant:

On the first look at Xbox Series X gameplay on Inside Xbox, the X sphere zooms in.
Since the 2022 OS update, the animation of the logo forming is shorter. The zooming out of the sphere is also more noticeable.
On the Xbox and Xbox Game Pass apps, only the X sphere is shown. The framerate depends on the animation speed.

Technique: Simple but effective CGI. It runs at 60fps on consoles and trailers, although some trailers and commercials are at 30fps or 24fps.

Audio: A synth, chorus-like note is held throughout the entire logo, sounding almost like Windows 98's startup.

Audio Variants:

An extended version of the audio was heard on the first look at Xbox Series X gameplay on Inside Xbox. It lasted 14 seconds in total.
When you launch a game via the Xbox Cloud Gaming service, an updated version of the startup sound from the Xbox One logo is used. This can also be found on trailers and commercials.
The 2022 update version uses a faster version of the startup sound.

Availability:

It was first seen on a YouTube video advertising the first look at Xbox Series X gameplay at an ''Inside Xbox'' event. Can also be seen when turning on a Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console.
It can also be seen when launching a game via the Xbox Cloud Gaming service (previously known as Project xCloud) if played via a supported desktop-based web browser (e.g. Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome), provided that you have a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
The startup sound can be found on Larry Hyrb (Major Nelson)'s SoundCloud page. It was since then been removed, due to his retirement from Microsoft Gaming.

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-=== (May 5, 2020-) ===
+===Background===
+'''Xbox Series X''' and '''Xbox Series S''' are a pair of consoles that were released worldwide by Microsoft during 2020 and is the fourth console in the Xbox line.
+===Logo (May 5, 2020-) ===
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 File:Xbox (2020).png
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-{{YouTube|id=RzkvucOWM2s|id2=ejYMPCgpZds|id3=6BT3EXgxcYA}}
+{{YouTube|id=L70eSmtK7us|id2=RzkvucOWM2s|id3=ejYMPCgpZds|id4=6BT3EXgxcYA}}
+'''Note:''' Due to some the gameplay footage being mature rated, the video on Xbox's YouTube channel is age-restricted. Therefore, the video shown on IGN's YouTube channel will be used instead.
-'''Logo:''' On a black background, the X Sphere draws itself in white as the word <nowiki>''XBOX''</nowiki>, also in white, fades in below. When the sphere is completely drawn, a blue aura emits from the bottom of it, illuminating the logo into view as a lens flare sweeps across the text. The logo sheens in gray once before fading out.
+'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the X Sphere draws itself in white as the word <nowiki>''XBOX''</nowiki>, also in white, fades in below. When the sphere is completely drawn, a blue aura emits from the bottom of it as it slowly zooms out, illuminating the logo into view as a lens flare sweeps across the text. The logo sheens in gray once before fading out.
-'''Variant:''' Since the 2022 OS update, the animation of the logo forming is briefened.
+'''Variant:'''
+* On the first look at Xbox Series X gameplay on Inside Xbox, the X sphere zooms in.
+* Since the 2022 OS update, the animation of the logo forming is shorter. The zooming out of the sphere is also more noticeable.
+* On the Xbox and Xbox Game Pass apps, only the X sphere is shown. The framerate depends on the animation speed.
 '''Technique:''' Simple but effective CGI. It runs at 60fps on consoles and trailers, although some trailers and commercials are at 30fps or 24fps.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' A synth, chorus-like note is held throughout the entire logo, sounding almost like Windows 98's startup.
+'''Audio:''' A synth, chorus-like note is held throughout the entire logo, sounding almost like Windows 98's startup.
-'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
+'''Audio Variants:'''
-*An extended version of the audio was heard on the first look at Xbox Series X gameplay. It lasted 14 seconds in total.
+*An <u>extended version</u> of the audio was heard on the first look at Xbox Series X gameplay on Inside Xbox. It lasted 14 seconds in total.
-*When you launch a game via the Xbox Cloud Gaming service, the startup sound from the last logo is used.
+*When you launch a game via the <u>Xbox Cloud Gaming service</u>, an updated version of the <u>startup sound from the [[Xbox One]] logo</u> is used. This can also be found on trailers and commercials.
-*The 2022 update version uses a faster version of the startup sound.
+*The <u>2022 update version</u> uses a <u>faster version</u> of the startup sound.
-'''Availability:''' Current.
+'''Availability:'''
 * It was first seen on a YouTube video advertising the first look at Xbox Series X gameplay at an <nowiki>''Inside Xbox''</nowiki> event. Can also be seen when turning on a Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console.
-*It can also be seen when launching a game via the Xbox Cloud Gaming service (previously known as Project xCloud) if played via a supported desktop-based web browser (e.g. Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome), provided that you have a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
+* It can also be seen when launching a game via the Xbox Cloud Gaming service (previously known as Project xCloud) if played via a supported desktop-based web browser (e.g. Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome), provided that you have a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
+* The startup sound can be found on Larry Hyrb (Major Nelson)'s SoundCloud page. It was since then been removed, due to his retirement from Microsoft Gaming.
-* It is worth noting that the Xbox Series X can be difficult to find, due to the ongoing global chip shortage and supply chain issues that have been brought up by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well scalpers reselling the consoles at a price higher than its MSRP. However, the Xbox Series S, is somewhat easier to find (though if you want to get games on the Series S, you will either need to purchase a game from the Microsoft Store or subscribe to Xbox Game Pass, as the Series S doesn't have an optical drive built-in).
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