The third generation began with the Xbox One on November 22, 2013. Later variants included the Xbox One S and the more powerful Xbox One X. This generation saw 8 GB DDR3/GDDR3 RAM, 4K video output, and enhanced gaming at 60 to 120 fps. It focused on backward compatibility, high-fidelity gaming, and introduced Xbox Game Pass.

The Xbox One S was released in 2016 as the third generation of Xbox consoles. It is a slimmer version of the original Xbox One and comes with a range of new features including 4K video output, Blu-ray player support (allowing users to watch movies in stunning Ultra-HD resolution), and quantum dot display technology.

The Xbox One is Microsoft's third generation console, and faces competition from Sony's PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch. The Xbox One X released on November 7, 2017 and is the latest version of the Xbox One, adding native 4K support and boasting improvements in a number of games spanning the life of the console.

Xbox One (2013) The third Xbox generation, which Microsoft oddly called “Xbox One,” was a move toward a complete entertainment system. The Xbox One release date was November 22, 2013. The Xbox One contained cutting-edge technology, enabling 4K resolution at higher graphics settings.

Third generation: Xbox One The Xbox One with the redesigned Kinect and controller The Xbox One was released on November 22, 2013, in North America, as the successor to the Xbox 360. The Xbox One competed with Sony's PlayStation 4 and Nintendo's Wii U and Switch as part of the eighth generation of video game consoles.