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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
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
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
Requires Xbox/Microsoft account to use, Depends on internet connection more than ever, Availability limited (at launch)
The Xbox Series X is a masterpiece of modern home entertainment optimization. It performs admirably, right out of the box, at the same time as it feels wholly familiar and comforting to use. Microsoft seems to have learned the most valuable lessons from t...
Powerful hardware, Near-silent fan, An SSD speeds up load times, Extensive backward compatibility, Adds HDR to older games,
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
The Xbox Series X is everything the Xbox One wasn't. It's fast in every way, it handles 4K gaming with ease, and it obliterates lengthy loading times. It's purely focused on delivering the best gaming experience possible, instead of being a half-hearted a...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Ron , review by: gamingtrend.com
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
I'm missing the Kinect already
The Xbox Series X represents a massive improvement over its predecessors. With a blisteringly fast SSD, a powerful GPU, and an impossibly quiet cooling system, this system ushers in the 4K / 60 era with a bang. Throw in far-reaching backwards compatibilit...
Abstract: For decades, Nintendo's family-friendly video game consoles – and the worlds created within their unique games – have been beloved to adults and children alike. The New Nintendo 3DS XL aims to continue pleasing with upgraded hardware, improved 3D technolo...
Backwards compatible updates are impressive, Console design is sleek, 'Velocity Architecture' technology feels truly next-gen
No system-selling games, Design might not fit in some TV cabinets, Upgrading storage is expensive
The answer to the above question depends on how much you care about visual fidelity. As it stands, there's no true system-selling game available for Microsoft's new console. That said, some of the upgrades to existing titles, like games running at a more...
Abstract: I generally like the look of the Xbox Series X. It carries a lot of the design language forward that Microsoft established with the Xbox One S and Xbox One X. But make no mistake, the console is indeed a very big boi. In fact, some people might not be abl...
The Xbox Series X is a marvelous console that marries functionality, performance, and speed. The higher-end hardware utterly transforms and redefines console gaming as we know it.Games look better than they ever have and can hit blistering 120FPS frame ra...
Published: 2020-11-12, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Amazing power and performance, 120Hz support, Xbox Game Pass, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support
Could have had more launch titles, Controller not much of an improvement
The Xbox Series X is a huge step in the right direction that will become even more valuable as more developers take advantage of its extraordinary specs. There could have been more games at launch but your patience will be truly rewarded.Related PostsPlay...
Gorgeous graphics, fast load times, great backwards compatibility, it's super quiet,
UI hasn't changed, there's not enough games or tech capable of utilising the specs right now
The load times are also helped by the new Quick Resume functionality. This allows you to jump right back into a game you've left suspended.Once you jump back into one of these games, you'll automatically go to the game's menu. A ‘Quick Resume' logo pop up...
All things considered, the Xbox Series X is an absolute monster in terms of performance and staggeringly quiet, even when gaming flat out. What has been accomplished here by the team of engineers inside Microsoft is technically, incredibly impressive.The...
