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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
The answer to this is quite simple if you already own a previous generation console. The convenience of simply upgrading to a better, much faster Xbox and being able to use your entire library of games, and even playing your old games where you left them...
Great Graphics Performance, Quick Resume Is a Dream, Does not Use too much Power, Extra Fast Loading Times, Clean Design, Awesome Backwards Compatibility, Essential Games Pass Machine
No First Party Next-Gen Games, UI Needs Some Work, Proprietary External SSD Storage
If you are a gamer who wants to play the best possible version of games on a console, the Xbox Series X is the console for you. While first-party games are still on their way, the Series X is the most affordable way to enjoy games this generation, thanks...
Abstract: The year 2020 may not be worthy of marking it up on the scrapbook for most people but it surely proved to be an interesting year for gamers. Apart from a bunch of exciting games, both Sony and Microsoft released their next-generation consoles in the last...
Published: 2020-02-27, Author: Matthew , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: On Monday, it was confirmed the Xbox Series X includes a Quick Resume feature for jumping back into games without delay. Now we know it will work even if you reboot your console. Earlier this week, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer revealed a lot more about what...
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Published: 2020-02-24, Author: Matthew , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: If you've been waiting patiently for details about the next generation of games consoles, Phil Spencer just revealed a lot more about the next Xbox. Posting on Xbox Wire, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has made the case for why gamers will want to consider pi...
Great design, Xbox Game Pass gives the console a value bonus, Possibly the console for western RPGs in the very near future, Surprisingly small form factor
Lacks WiFi 6, Limited and expensive expandable storage options, No rechargeable option for controllers, No launch titles that showcase the console's horsepower
Abstract: SINGAPORE - The battle of the next-generation video game consoles has finally reached the shores of Singapore.Microsoft launched its latest Xbox Series X (XSX) here onNov 10 while Sony released its PlayStation 5 (PS5) on Thursday (Nov 19).They have be...
Abstract: Microsoft's next-gen consoles, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have landed. We'll be taking both consoles through the paces in the next few days but here's a quick look of both consoles in the skins.First, here's the Xbox Series X. It's actually muc...
Abstract: With Microsoft having wrapped up its Xbox Games Showcase, it's finally time to address the one-month-old elephant in the room: did Microsoft or Sony bring the bigger set of guns with their console and gaming reveals so far?Well, given that neither the Xb...
Abstract: Hace poco se cumplieron tres meses desde que en TECHcetera tenemos y hemos podido probar la nueva Xbox Serie X, la más potente y capaz de las últimas...
