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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The editors liked
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 Microsoft's latest flagship games console that carries the tag of “most powerful ever”. It is jammed to the rafters with tech you'd usually find in a high-end gaming PC and, in all honesty, even looks like one.It has the ability to...
Significantly faster loading times, Dolby Vision and Atmos support, 4K/60fps gameplay (4K/120Hz support), Backwards compatibility for big range of games
Launch library is lacking, Minimal UI improvements, Compatible TV required for full visual experience
The Xbox Series X utilizes its powerful specs to significantly reduce load times and increase overall game performance and visual fidelity. But, while features such as Quick Resume, Smart Delivery and backwards compatibility give it that extra boost, it's...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Matt , review by: stuff.tv
Hellish load times a thing of the past, Quick Resume is great (when it works), Ridiculously powerful, Makes old games look better, Game Pass is only getting better
Not many optimised titles at launch, and even fewer new ones, 1TB SSD will fill up fast, Not the most attractive design
Right now, it feels a bit like we're reviewing the Xbox Series X's potential. Too few games have been optimised at the time of writing to really get a handle on just how good this thing is, and we'll have to revisit the topic before the year is out. We a...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
4K games look and play better, Blu-ray player and lots of apps, Practically silent most of the time,
No exclusive games, Noisy disc drive, Unchanged operating system,
The Xbox Series X is a slightly tricky console to wrap your head around. You don't need to buy it in order to play the latest and greatest games, it doesn't bring with it a leap in resolution the way that most previous consoles have, and its user interfac...
Stable 4K@60fps in most titles, SSD drive, Minimalist aesthetic
It hella big, Expandable storage is expensive, Controller still isn't rechargeable
Like I said, the Xbox Series X is in an odd position for a new console generation. It's more powerful than any Xbox before, but you can't use that power to play any games that you couldn't before - and depending on your TV specs, you probably won't even s...
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...
Sleek and premium design is a bold departure from previous consoles, Xbox Game Pass offers a stunning level of value, Quick Resume is a game changer for the platform, SSD makes games and applications faster than ever,
Lack of big exclusives could turn away casual players, User interface and overall design is very familiar,
The Xbox Series X doesn't win on launch exclusives, but when it comes to features it is an amazing bit of kit, with highlights including Quick Resume, Smart Delivery and Xbox Game Pass. These are all elements that will define Xbox for years to come, and u...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Robert , review by: T3.com
The most powerful console hardware you can buy,
Launch line-up of new games is underwhelming, Console design is uninspired, Console vents plenty of hot air, Optimized last-gen games don't exploit its true power,
In creating this Xbox Series X review, one thing has become very clear - from a hardware point of view Microsoft has absolutely nailed it with its next-gen flagship. This is a console that delivers massive amounts of power and performance, and one that do...
It'll blend into an AV cabinet (as long as you have one big enough),You can just use Xbox One X cables if you already have one set up
Surprisingly heavier than it looks,Can't get away from the tower PC vibe
Without turning it on, it's clear that the Xbox Series X is basically a mini-tower PC. It looks like one and, through specs alone, could end up being exactly that.Being matte black actually means that it will hide away in a TV stand well - as long as you...
