Microsoft claims DirectX 12 will improve Xbox One games, won't require new PC components

Microsoft just announced DirectX 12, the latest version of the company's graphics APIs, at the 2014 Game Developers Conference. The reveal wasn't a surprise. What's surprising is that Microsoft says that existing computers, smartphones, and the existing Xbox One game console will see boosts in performance when the new tools arrive. Typically, new versions of DirectX have triggered hardware upgrade cycles, promising gorgeous new graphics for your games if you pony up cash to buy the latest chips. But with DirectX 12, four major chipmakers — Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm — announced that the new APIs would run on their existing chips. It's still possible that Microsoft could use DX12 to drive gamers to purchase Windows software,...

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