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Microsoft Xbox Series X

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4.3
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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
45 user ratings
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • minimal loading times
  • improved stability
  • and considerably enhanced visuals

Cons

  • performance can only impress for so long before it becomes commonplace
  • loss of support for HDMI-In makes OneGuide redundant
  • input lag is noticeably reduced

Key specs

  • 1TB
  • 8
  • 12
  • 16GB
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes

Microsoft Xbox Series X - Pros & Cons

Microsoft Xbox Series X

Pros

  • minimal loading times
  • improved stability
  • and considerably enhanced visuals
  • games look visually smoother and feel far more responsive
  • useful features and meaningful quality-of-life improvements
  • improved tactile textures and refined geometry
  • excellent performance for an affordable price
  • Seagate storage card makes expandable storage quick and hassle-free
  • faster
  • smoother
  • and more stable than in any console

Cons

  • performance can only impress for so long before it becomes commonplace
  • loss of support for HDMI-In makes OneGuide redundant
  • input lag is noticeably reduced
  • Updates have been slow to land and largely ineffectual
  • no way to track what games are currently active in Quick Resume
  • Lack of big launch titles It is not just the Xbox Series X
  • developers will have to build this feature into their games
  • miss out on the Optical output with this console
  • extremely limited with the Xbox Series X
  • hard to get simpler than a big black box
  • is too busy and not exactly intuitive

Microsoft Xbox Series X - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Storage1TB
CPU cores8
GPU Clock Speed1825.0 MHz
Teraflops12
Cuda cores52
CPU speed3.8 GHz
GPU nameRDNA 2 Architecture
RAM memory16GB
Memory typeGDDR6
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Controller
Connection Method
  • Wired
  • Wireless
Number of joysticksDual
Directional Padyes
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Features
Backward compatibilityyes
Type of media supportedBlu-ray
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Connectivity
Ethernetyes
WiFiyes
Wireless networking standard802.11ac
USByes
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1)3
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI outputs1
HDMI version2.1
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Screen
Touch displayno
3D Supportyes
HDRyes
Resolutions supported
  • 2160p
  • 1080p
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Audio properties
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • DTS 5.1
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Dimensions
Depth5.94 in
Width5.94 in
Height11.85 in
Weight156.97 oz
Colour of productBlack
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Network
Online serviceXbox Live
App StoreXbox Live Marketplace

Microsoft Xbox Series X - Q&A

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Microsoft Xbox Series X Microsoft - Editorial Reviews (16)

4.3
Based on 16 reviews
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Microsoft Xbox Series X Xbox Series X review
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TechRadar
Published: 27.01.2022
Xbox Series X review

Microsoft's Xbox Series X is undeniably fast – but lacks the wow factor

Microsoft Xbox Series X Xbox Series X review – One Year On
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gamesradar
Published: 23.05.2022
Xbox Series X review – One Year On
4.0

The Xbox Series X is a system set up for future evolution, iteration, and success.

Microsoft Xbox Series X Xbox Series X review: A full year later, the Xbox Series X is proving its worth
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Windows Central
Published: 15.06.2021
Xbox Series X review: A full year later, the Xbox Series X is proving its worth
4.5

Another look at the Xbox Series X, six months on.

Microsoft Xbox Series X Xbox Series X review: Not a must-have, but you won't be disappointed
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Techaeris
Published: 28.03.2021
Xbox Series X review: Not a must-have, but you won't be disappointed
4.5

Our Xbox Series X review takes a look at Microsoft's next-gen console from a performance and ecosystem standpoint a few months after launch.

Microsoft Xbox Series X Microsoft Xbox Series X Review: 31 Days Later
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 03.01.2021
Microsoft Xbox Series X Review: 31 Days Later
4.3

The Xbox Series X is a great console proposition with amazing backward compatibility support and an ace in the hole in Xbox Game Pass.

Microsoft Xbox Series X Xbox Series X review: it’s brilliant, but where’s all the fun new stuff?
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WIRED UK
Published: 05.11.2020
Xbox Series X review: it’s brilliant, but where’s all the fun new stuff?

The Xbox Series X a speedy, silent gaming powerhouse – but generational leaps are hard to find yet

Microsoft Xbox Series X Microsoft Flight Simulator tech review: a brilliant port to Xbox Series X/S
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Eurogamer.net
Published: 28.07.2021
Microsoft Flight Simulator tech review: a brilliant port to Xbox Series X/S

Microsoft Flight Simulator has finally arrived on Xbox Series X and Series S consoles - and it's simply terrific. We li…

Microsoft Xbox Series X Xbox Series X review: Microsoft's next-gen flagship rated
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T3
Published: 13.08.2021
Xbox Series X review: Microsoft's next-gen flagship rated

Read T3's Xbox Series X review now to find out if this is the next-gen console you should buy

Microsoft Xbox Series X Xbox Series X review: a next-gen PC
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The Verge
Published: 05.11.2020
Xbox Series X review: a next-gen PC
4.0

This new Xbox feels much more like a PC.

Microsoft Xbox Series X Xbox Series X review
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whathifi
Published: 23.04.2021
Xbox Series X review

Next-gen gaming is here! Or is it?

Microsoft Xbox Series X Xbox Series X review: Microsoft recaptures the magic of the Xbox 360
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Polygon
Published: 05.11.2020
Xbox Series X review: Microsoft recaptures the magic of the Xbox 360

Microsoft recaptures the magic of the Xbox 360 era

Microsoft Xbox Series X Xbox Series X review: Game Pass is the secret weapon
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CNET
Published: 12.11.2020
Xbox Series X review: Game Pass is the secret weapon
4.2

Microsoft's new black box wants you to play, share, stream and shop.

Microsoft Xbox Series X xScreen for Xbox Series S review: fun for travelling gamers | Stuff
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xScreen for Xbox Series S review: fun for travelling gamers | Stuff

The xScreen is a great accessory for on-the-go Xbox Series S owners, if they can get past the high price and some flaws...

Microsoft Xbox Series X Xbox Series X review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 27.06.2022
Xbox Series X review
4.5

Meet the pinnacle of Microsoft’s gaming efforts in our Xbox Series X review

Microsoft Xbox Series X Microsoft Xbox Series X Review
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PCMAG
Published: 05.11.2020
Microsoft Xbox Series X Review
4.0

The Xbox Series X is Microsoft's most powerful game system yet, with native 4K graphics and an SSD for blazing-fast load times.

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