Xbox Series X

Sleek console, massive power, gamepass bargains, lush new controller! Just a few things at the tip of the iceberg that personally for me, make this Xbox’s best console. For comparison I do own a PlayStation 5, though I’ve always been ‘team green’ I opted for the PS5 this gen to try all the exclusives and haptic controller. Suffice to say I was exceptionally pleased with the PS5 and games like Ghosts of Tshushima and GoW. But…it wasn’t home. I truly believe the people who will appreciate the smaller details are those upgrading from an Xbox one/s/x - that isn’t to say those new to Xbox won’t love this console though! The first thing that immediately struck me was how nice the new controller feels! The buttons more responsive with a tactile click, textured grips and triggers and of course a beautiful share button in the middle - something I’ve always loved on Xbox is the ease of sharing a great clip or screenshot. The console just wow. A lush matte black mini tower with the green accent at the top, the thing oozes quality and power. I booted it up, a seamless set up experience via my phone whilst the console updated its firmware in the background. Profile on, Horizon 5 downloaded. Holy smokes it’s fast! Within minutes I’m cruising down the free way. In mere seconds I can resume my game of Halo Infinite or Shredders Revenge. This console feels exceptionally next gen just through quick play and load times - something even the PS5 isn’t as seamless at in my opinion. Games have never looked more crisp and with a huge catalogue of games to enjoy I’m blown away. Granted you get the most from Xbox if like me you have three generations of previous consoles games worth to play! But that’s not all! Introduce - Game Pass Ultimate. This is the bargain bucket of bargain buckets, a plethora of games to download and try, all available as and when you fancy a go. The cherry on top with game pass is generally, it makes you try games you’d never normally throw the money down on, so you end up finding some absolute gems! I opted for ultimate but you can of course opt for just game pass which is ridiculously cheap for what’s on offer. All in all this is - as of now - my new love. Previously it was my one x. But this console is just utterly remarkable and whilst I know a lot of potential buyers have concerns due to lack of ‘exclusives’ there’s plenty in the pipeline and tons to play whilst you wait! Edit:Update 22/08/2022 Had some time to really dig in with this beauty. I’ve attached an external 2TB HDD for all my Xbox/360/one games. Console still blows me away, controller is perfect especially with some KontrolFreeks (personal extra). Valhalla and Breakpoint both look and play AMAZING on this thing. All the upgrades to older gen titles like New Vegas etc really compound this into a spend that I am utterly satisfied with. Even started making use of Xbox cloud gaming since it’s included with ultimate!

I upgraded from an Xbox S to the X and I can’t believe the difference, so much faster and graphics are so much better absolutely amazing wish I had done it sooner and delivery from Amazon was 5 star ordered in morning and got it by that afternoon

Firstly, let me clear up WHY I have TWO. One is from Amazon, and the other was from Microsoft for my nephew. I am NOT a scalper, I was just tasked by my sister to make sure I order one for my nephew as well! On with the review then!! IT IS FINALLY HERE!! You have no idea how long I have waited for this, and how excited I was to get it on Launch Day!! I have bought every single Xbox on launch day since the very first one. I have been to every midnight launch for Xbox and Halo as well. I am a big fan of this platform. Nothing comes close to this in my opinion, as the Series X is a BEAST of a machine. For the price you pay for the Series X, no PC on the market can compete (at this price). No other console can compete. This is the only console that fully supports the AMD RDNA2 architecture. The industrial design, and even the small size (compared to competition) is a sight to behold and shows just how well designed this is. It runs cool, is totally SILENT and is extremely fast. If you play multi platform games, the Series X will run them the best. If you want Xbox first party titles, grab Xbox GamePass (the BEST deal in gaming) and you get every first party Microsoft title on DAY ONE included! In the words of Kevin Bacon; “it’s a no brainer!”. Even EA Play is now included with GamePass! What a steal!! The console itself is just perfect to be honest. It replaces my Xbox One X and makes it look like an inadequate toy. It is blazing fast; loading games in seconds instead of minutes. The backward compatibility with pretty much ALL of my back catalogue of games from the Original Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One is just incredible! Even my old controllers and headsets work with the Series X! You can even use you new Series X controller on the Xbox One consoles. The money you can save here in peripherals alone is astounding. Not only is the Series X officially THE MOST Powerful console in the world, it is no more expensive than the competition. It supports RDNA2 like I said, is smaller, has a superior vapour chamber cooling solution and runs silent. Not to mention GamePass and backward compatibility. In my opinion, Microsoft has knocked it out the park with this one. No wonder this is now officially the “biggest Xbox launch ever”. People are smart enough to recognise something special, and this is it. Don’t wait. Don’t think. If you want true Next-gen NOW, there is no other option.

I'm absolutely loving my Xbox Series X Console, but I do want to warn others about one thing: it's BIG. I was expecting a slightly larger size compared to the previous Xbox consoles, but this thing is MASSIVE! It's actually so big that it won't even fit under most TV units - mine wouldn't even come close. In fact, it's currently sitting on the floor next to my TV unit, taking up a whole chunk of space. That being said, I think the size is actually kind of necessary for all the advanced tech and features they've packed into this console. And let me tell you, it's worth it. The performance is lightning-fast, the graphics are stunning, and the controller is comfortable to hold. I've been playing games non-stop since I got it, and I'm loving every minute of it. From Halo to Forza Horizon 5, everything looks and plays like a dream. And with the new Xbox app on my phone, I can easily share game clips and photos with friends. One thing to note: if you're planning on putting this console under your TV, forget about it. Just be prepared for the fact that it'll take up some extra space in your room. In my case, it's now a permanent resident on the floor next to my TV unit. Overall, I'm so happy with my Xbox Series X Console that I'd recommend it to anyone who's a serious gamer. Just be aware of the size factor, and plan accordingly! **Product Details:** * Xbox Series X Console * Massive storage capacity (1TB, with expandable storage options) * Super-fast performance (up to 12 TFLOPS) * Stunning graphics (support for up to 8K resolution) * Comfortable controller design **Pros:** * Lightning-fast performance * Stunning graphics * Comfortable controller design * Massive storage capacity (with expandable options) **Cons:** * BIG size - won't fit under most TV units and takes up some floor space Overall, I'm extremely happy with my Xbox Series X Console. It's a powerhouse of a gaming console that delivers on its promises and then some. Just be prepared for the fact that it'll take up some extra space in your room!

I've always been a massive fan of the Xbox. Compared to the PlayStation, they've always had stronger consoles, and the Xbox Series X is no exception offering better resolution and framerates in addition to extra headset audio options such as Dolby Atmos for Headphones. I've owned the original Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One and went to PC gaming. Although I loved my PC, which boasted the best graphics, I hated that almost every game was unoptimised or ran poorly and crashed. I spent more time looking up why my game wasn't working or heading into the settings to tweak it. When you're an adult and come home, I want to launch a game and play, not spend half of my afternoon fixing it. For this reason, I decided to quit and purchase an Xbox Series X. The console is very tiny. Until you own one, you don't quite understand how small it is, and it's incredible how much power they've crammed into the little space. It's very quiet too. I have mine standing up on my desk. The setup was effortless. All it needs, at minimum, is power and HDMI to your display. I didn't use the Xbox app, but it just prompted me for my Microsoft email and password and asked if I wanted to set up the console fresh or import the settings from my last used Xbox. After a software update, I'm on the home screen. GamePass is where the console shines. Gaining access to every Microsoft game and more with various titles from third parties from Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X is outstanding. Right now, I'm playing through Gears of War on Xbox 360, which uses the console's power to boost FPS and HDR to enhance it. It's like a whole different game. And Halo Multiplayer using a Keyboard and Mouse. Not every game supports it, but games that do feel just like a PC version. The Xbox Series X has placed itself like a little smart computer. If I switch it on, I will know the console and my games are already updated. I download a game and start it up, and it's ready to play out of the box. Compared to a PC, the graphics might not be the best, but the experience of never having to adjust graphics again or wait for them to optimise the game is gone. Everything works. Today I sat down to play a little, and within 30 seconds of starting up the console, I was already in my game loading my save, knowing that the game would just work and is optimised the best it could be for the console.

After looking out for a Series X for above a year without success, it was a very pleasant surprise to see the console in stock at Amazon. With such a long wait, it would have been easy for expectation to out-strip the reality of what this console could do, but I am very pleased to say, it was worth the wait. First of all, the console has some considerable power behind it, it is also large & heavy compared to the Series S. It plays the very demanding Microsoft Flight Simulator very smoothly, with great 4k graphics. The smart delivery option for the XBox games means that you do not have to pay to upgrade your existing games if there is an upgraded version released. I also have a PS5 and having to choose which disc (PS4/PS5) I buy, or which digital copy I buy is a pain. With XBox, there is only copy, the system just works and works very well, with no upgrade fee to pay. Games Pass Ultimate is worth talking about, as Amazon sells these subscription codes for this service and I was tempted to invest with a 3 month code from Amazon. The array of games you get is considerable, not all of them are top flight games, but there are fair few great games to make this a great purchase to go with your console. Many of the games are cloud based and do not need to be installed to see if you like them. If there is a weaker point with this console, I would say it is to do with the quality and feel of the controller. I have an Elite controller, which feels really good to hold and use. In comparison, the regular Series X/S controller you get with the console, feels a bit cheap and cheerful compared to the Elite and the PS5 controller. The Series X controller has the right design, but needs to feel a bit more sturdy and have a touch of quality about it. Other than that, this is a great console and a great gaming system.

Boots in just a few seconds (less than 30 from a completely switched off state), turns on your audio receiver and TV and sets the correct input automatically. Setup via the xbox phone app is very quick (with the usual firmware update being required, of course). Supports 4k, HDR10, up to 120hz and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) gaming, as long as your TV supports it too. Has some gorgeous Series X enhanced games available and lots more on the way. Works with and enhances (better frame rate, auto HDR, etc) your Xbox One, Xbox 360 and original Xbox library plus any available updates to improve these games are automatically available free-of-charge. There's no need to re-buy a game you already own, just to get the best version of it. Quick Resume allows around three supporting games to stay "paused" exactly as they were when you were last playing so that they quickly re-load in just a few seconds and you can just pick up and carry on (except for multiplayer, for obvious reasons). The matt black design blends into the background of pretty much any TV/entertainment centre. Can be oriented as stand-up, or lying on its side. It's basically silent. Takes any gameplay in its stride, for hours on end, and I've never heard it, even during quiet parts of a game (I usually sit between five and eight feet away from the console while gaming. The controller is just about perfect ergonomically for adult hands. Small children and people with massive hands might have to work around it a little, but it's really comfortable even for extended gaming sessions. Uses two AA batteries. I would recommend some decent quality rechargeables (Enermax or Duracell maybe). Also compatible with various racing wheels, flight sticks, third party controllers and headsets, but all are optional extras. Multiplayer cross play with other platforms (where the platform holder and game publisher allow). Cross buy games. Microsoft (and other publishers who allow it) give you a digital licence to the Xbox AND PC version of games, when you buy on the Xbox store, without charging you any more. Tonnes of free apps for consuming media (YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, etc., etc., etc.) Gamepass! No need to say more - the best value in gaming. Plus all the usual family and configuration settings you would expect. Drawbacks are that the storage space is adequate, but not massively roomy. You can expand this with either an official expansion card (which is expensive), or a cheap external USB3 hard disk drive/SSD (but only mildly enhanced games can be played directly from an external drive). An external drive can be used to store a native Series X game instead of deleting it, if you need the space for a while, but you'll have to move it back to internal storage to play that game again. Definitely recommended from me.

I was a little bit hesitant to upgrade from last gen because I am a PC player and once on PC I wasn’t enjoying console gaming anymore with the input lag and low frame rates. I took the plunge and I can certainly say without a shadow of a doubt that i am glad I did. I am back to enjoying console once again,so much I went ahead and bought a PS5 after this. I have the Xbox connected to the same 1440p 165hz viewsonic elite 165hz monitor as the PC and PS5 and the Xbox actually supports 1440p 120fps where as as of now I can only play on 1080p 120 fps on the PS5 with my 1440p monitor if I want 120fps. The input lag is virtually non existent on a fast monitor this gen and it is a pleasure to play on.i 100% don’t feel like I am at a disadvantage anymore when I feel like playing on console. Only things I’m not a fan of is the same old UI on the Xbox and the controller.it just doesn’t feel next gen or new compared to the PS5 UI or dualsense for example. Once in games you know this little box has power! All in all it is a very impressive bit of kit and I am very satisfied as a customer! Would definitely recommend if anyone is on the fence about how much of an improvement it really is compared to the Xbox one X & S & PS4.