Testseek.co.uk 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
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
Gobs of potential
More storage than PS5
Accessible library through Game Pass
Good value
Significantly faster loading times
Dolby Vision and Atmos support
4K/60fps gameplay (4K/120Hz support)
Backwards compatibility for big range of games
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
4K games look and play better
Blu-ray player and lots of apps
Practically silent most of the time
Stable 4K@60fps in most titles
SSD drive
Minimalist aesthetic
Great industrial design
Runs very quietly
Quick Resume lets you switch between active games
Backwards compatibility for most games and accessories
Comfortable
Familiar controller
Excellent performance
Great backwards compatibility
Quiet
Cool
And powerful
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
A fast and powerful games console
Game Pass is incredible value
Small and neat design
Fantastic backwards compatibility
The most powerful console hardware you can buy
The editors didn't like
Surprisingly heavier than it looks
Can't get away from the tower PC vibe
Lacks a standout launch game
Difficult to fit in most A/V cabinets
Next-gen potential is untapped
Lacking big exclusives
Launch library is lacking
Minimal UI improvements
Compatible TV required for full visual experience
Not many optimised titles at launch
And even fewer new ones
1TB SSD will fill up fast
Not the most attractive design
No exclusive games
Noisy disc drive
Unchanged operating system
It hella big
Expandable storage is expensive
Controller still isn't rechargeable
No USB Type-C port
Proprietary external SSD is expensive
Lacks showcase games
User experience is very familiar
Lack of big exclusives could turn away casual players
User interface and overall design is very familiar
UI is workable but clumsy
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
Abstract: I consider myself one of the lucky ones among my peer group as my wife saved up and per-ordered me an Xbox Series X console. The gift was incredible in that as soon as the console was released I was able to dive right in. It is a beautiful experience to p...
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
Disappointing media center and smart home features, Content sharing and social capabilities feel increasingly dated
Source: Matt Brown | Windows CentralThe Xbox Series X is a spectacular console. Every aspect of it is dripping with the love of a massive team that clearly cared about every millimeter, every line of code that was poured into this monolithic whole. Waitin...
Published: 2021-03-28, Author: Jason , review by: techaeris.com
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
No next-gen exclusive games yet,No optical out,Impossible to find,Pricey
As is usually the case with next-gen game consoles, they get better over time. The same is holding true for the Xbox Series X so far, and it can only get better once games start to come out exclusively for this generation of consoles. While not a must-hav...
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
No AAA launch games, Non-removable stand, Overcrowded home screen
Published: 2021-02-17, Author: Roland , review by: tomsguide.com
The only Xbox you need, Lots of power, Games load very fast, Clean and cool design, Stellar backwards compatibility
Few next-gen launch games, Large and heavy
The Xbox Series X is the one Xbox to rule them all. It’s a single machine that’ll run generations of Xbox games, and run them well. Furthermore, it’ll do so without looking fussy or making a racket.Sure, $499 is still a good wad of cash to drop on a gamin...
Beautiful 4K graphics, Fast loading and menus, Most powerful console, Extensive backward compatibility, Runs quiet and cool
Lacks big exclusives, No rechargeable controller battery, Extra storage is expensive
Packed with promise. Microsoft has delivered an impressive hunk of hardware with the Xbox Series X, which provides vibrant native 4K resolution gaming and seriously speedy loading times and game swapping. However, the lack of exciting first-party launch...
Abstract: The Xbox Series X has been out for a month now, and we've had plenty of time to put it through its paces. As the flagship console from Microsoft, this system really is the next level of gaming for consoles. Bringing new features and quality of life improv...
Even with no significant exclusive games and some notable but patchable flaws, Series X packs a great value. Thanks to Game Pass, backward compatibility, and a quiet, powerful machine, there's a premium yet inclusive feel to Microsoft's new console.Micros...
Great graphics, HDMI 2.1 opens door to 4K120, more, Quiet in operation, Xbox Game Pass service, Backwards compatibility, SSD & Quick Resume
Lack of AAA launch titles, Big, energy-hungry box, Not a "next-gen" gaming experience yet, Media/app features, HDR/Atmos upconversion by default
Xbox Series X, together with PS5, represents the next console generation. More powerful hardware and HDMI 2.1 open the door to new video technologies like 4K120 with/without VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and ray-tracing (more realistic lighting effects). Ga...
