Testseek.com have collected 251 expert reviews of the Microsoft Xbox Series X and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Xbox Series X.
November 2020
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Powerful AMD RDNA2 Zen2 architecture
Excellent backwards compatibility
Quiet operation
Supports HDMI 2.1 and VRR
4K 120 Hz HDR capable
New Xbox controllers are awesome
Nonexistent game load times
New and old games look gorgeous
New Xbox controller finally supports easy screenshot and video recording features at a single button press
Two decades of Xbox titles all supported in one easy platform
All taking advantage of the new hardware one way or another
Whisper quiet even when
Great graphics
HDMI 2.1 opens door to 4K120
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Quiet in operation
Xbox Game Pass service
Backwards compatibility
SSD & Quick Resume
Impressive 4K
HDR graphics
Smooth performance
Incredibly fast load times
Thanks to SSD
Strong backward compatibility
Including accessories
Great industrial design
Runs very quietly
Quick Resume lets you switch between active games
Backwards compatibility for most games and accessories
Comfortable
Familiar controller
Incredible hardware
Amazing gaming performance and load times
Compatible with previous-generation Xbox games and accessories
Beautiful 4K graphics
Fast loading and menus
Most powerful console
Extensive backward compatibility
Runs quiet and cool
Simple
Clean aesthetic
Quick resume feature for starting exactly where you left off
120hz gameplay mode with compatible TV
Backwards compatibility for nearly all games from every Xbox generation
Fast load times
Expandable storage available at launch
Bold yet understated design
Fast loading and Quick Resume
4K
Ray-tracing
VRR
And 120Hz support
Xbox Game Pass is incredible value
Comprehensive backward compatibility
Superb design in powerful hardware
Efficient cooling and silent sound
Quick Resume multiple games faster
Xbox Games Pass future is exciting
Huge investments in exclusive content
The only Xbox you need
Lots of power
Games load very fast
Clean and cool design
Stellar backwards compatibility
Seriously powerful
Incredibly fast game load times
Understated design
Runs cool and quiet
SSD storage is remarkably fast
UI feels as snappy as it always should have
Quick Resume can be amazing
Impressive backward compatibility
Enables 4K 120Hz
8K 60Hz gaming/video
Remote Play works like a charm
Plays vast majority of legacy Xbox games
Makes old Xbox games look and play better
Super simple transition from legacy Xbox
Fast performance and loading times
SSD expansion slot
Almost all existing Xbox peripherals work with Series X|S
Supports 4K@60
4K@120
And 8K@60 resolution
Massive game library going back to the original Xbox
Remote play feature
Minor updates to controll
Powerful hardware
Near-silent fan
An SSD speeds up load times
Adds HDR to older games
Blisteringly fast load speeds
Incredible heat management systems
4K/60 and in some cases
120 fps
Laundry list of impressive features like VRR and low latency mode
Smart Delivery works
The editors didn't like
Proprietary Seagate storage expansion card
Availability issues
HDMI compatibility issues
Iffy Plex support
Quick Resume functionality hindered with recent prelaunch software patches
UI can be unintuitive to navigate for specific features
Optical audio
HDMI passthrough
And Kinect ports all phased out from Xbox One
The true innovation of nextgeneration gami
Lack of AAA launch titles
Big
Energy-hungry box
Not a "next-gen" gaming experience yet
Media/app features
HDR/Atmos upconversion by default
You still won't get 4K/60 in many games
Incomplete backward compatibility list for original Xbox and Xbox 360 games
No USB Type-C port
Proprietary external SSD is expensive
Limited launch titles
You need a new TV to get the full experience
UI doesn’t feel next-gen
Lacks big exclusives
No rechargeable controller battery
Extra storage is expensive
No AAA launch games
Non-removable stand
Overcrowded home screen
No new exclusives at launch
Lacks any real innovation
Controller requires AA batteries
Limited storage
Tired UI
Disappointing media center and smart home features
Content sharing and social capabilities feel increasingly dated
Few next-gen launch games
Large and heavy
Lacks first-party title exclusives
Big and heavy
Lack of any next-gen exclusive software
Requires Xbox/Microsoft account to use
Depends on internet connection more than ever
Availability limited (at launch)
No next-gen exclusive games yet
No optical out
Impossible to find
Pricey
Launching without compelling games
Few titles use ray tracing right now
Summary
The Xbox Series X is Microsoft's ultimate gaming console
With the ability to deliver 4K games at 60 fps and beyond. It's everything we'd want in a next-generation system
Abstract: The Xbox Series X is really great value at $499. 4K games already looked great on the Xbox One X, but the Series X can run the same games while operating very quietly. Moreover, it can deliver a higher level of graphical fidelity at a silky-smooth 60FPS...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Mike , review by: bgr.com
Abstract: For the past several generations, new consoles have differentiated themselves with upgraded hardware and redesigned software. When you powered on your PS4 or Xbox One for the first time, you could tell the difference right away. The interface and the user...
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Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Kai , review by: wccftech.com
New Xbox controller finally supports easy screenshot and video recording features at a single button press, Two decades of Xbox titles all supported in one easy platform, all taking advantage of the new hardware one way or another, Whisper quiet even when
Quick Resume functionality hindered with recent prelaunch software patches, UI can be unintuitive to navigate for specific features, Optical audio, HDMI passthrough, and Kinect ports all phased out from Xbox One, The true innovation of nextgeneration gami
Microsoft's next generation console, in addition to being its most powerful machine designed to date, is a celebration of two decades of Xbox gaming with nearly full support for the history of Xbox and support for what could be a robust future of gaming...
Abstract: What makes a console generation? The lines have been blurred recently. We can state that the Xbox Series X, and its less-powerful sibling, the Series S, are the next generation consoles from Microsoft. But how do you define the generation? Just three year...
Abstract: The year 2020 has been anything but normal. With a global pandemic affecting everyone's lives, some doubted if console makers would still go ahead with their plans to launch new hardware this year. But the companies persisted, and in mid-November we are g...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Dave , review by: pcgamer.com
Abstract: The new gaming generation has begun, and Microsoft's Xbox Series X is the most powerful games console ever made. But how much does that really matter and how does that stack up against today's gaming PCs? And should us PC people consider the Series X as a...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Andrew , review by: tomshardware.com
Great industrial design, Runs very quietly, Quick Resume lets you switch between active games, Backwards compatibility for most games and accessories, Comfortable, familiar controller,
No USB Type-C port, Proprietary external SSD is expensive
The Xbox Series X is a powerful console with good looks, quiet operation, and backwards compatibility for both games and accessories, launching Xbox into a new era and offering gamers a ton of choices in how they play...
The Xbox Series X is awesome. There is no doubt about that. If you're an Xbox user and you have a 4K TV, this is the logical next step for you, especially if you skipped the Xbox One X. It's also easy to get a ton of games. All of your old games just work...
