Xbox Series S|X used WiFi 5. That tops out at 3.5gbps. WiFi 6 tops out At 9.6gbps. However... WiFi 6’s main selling point isn’t its speed (which let’s be honest even WiFi 5 speeds barely anybody will reach for years). No, the main improvement... 1/4
comes from the ability to have more WiFi 6 devices in use at one time without a detriment to the overall network stability/performance. In fact, truth be told, a single WiFi 6 device on a WiFi 6 router (yes you need a new router too) won’t be much better than two on WiFi 5. 2/4
In other words, people are making a big issue out of nothing. Again. It’s like the USB-C issue. The S|X systems support USB 3.2, same as USB-C, just not physics connection on the console (the controller IS USB-C, for charging/wired play).
It costs 99p for a USB adapter. 3/4
But let’s all moan about a WiFi standard barely anybody even has a router for to use, and a USB connection that is easily fixable with a £1 adapter. It’s the end of the world, of course.
Keep getting those clicks, news sites... 4/4
Physics connection = physical connection. 🤦🏼🤦🏼🤦🏼
Additional: There is some confusion as to the final USB spec. I’ve asked for clarification and will post an update once I hear anything solid:
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