Customer Ratings & Reviews

For the past few years, I’ve been primarily a PC gamer. Unfortunately, my GTX 1080 Ti recently died, and given the fact that high-end graphics cards are almost impossible to purchase these days, I thought I’d give the new Xbox Series X a try. I own an original Xbox One and PS4, but I haven’t played them much for several years. COMPARISON WITH PC: I’m really impressed with the Series X. Overall performance doesn’t seem far off my 8700k / 1080 Ti PC. Obviously, it can’t compare to a new high-end PC with 3080/6800XT graphics and the latest CPUs, but that’s to be expected - the whole console costs significantly less than a high end GPU by itself. I do miss some of the customizability and proper mouse and keyboard support for many types of titles, but on the other hand, hooking up a fairly compact system to the 65” OLED makes for a pretty great gaming experience. SIZE/SOUND: I’m amazed at how compact the Series X is compared to my PC. Even more than that, I’m shocked at how QUIET it is. I remember how loud previous consoles could be (PS4, I’m looking at you...), and while my PC was fairly inoffensive, the sheer number of fans created a low “hum” that was definitely audible from across the room. I honestly cannot hear the Series X during gaming, even with my sound system at very low levels. I can hear a faint sound if I put my ear within a foot of the exhaust fan - otherwise, it’s completely inaudible. Well, except for the disc drive. Installing physical games creates quite a racket. But the system is virtually silent while gaming. Very impressive. GRAPHICS: Graphics on the Series X are excellent. Many games have options for “Performance” mode or “Graphics Quality” mode. I will say that coming from reasonably high-end PC gaming with a 1440p G-SYNC monitor, I pretty much always opt for “Performance” mode. I’m used to high refresh rate gaming, so 30 FPS feels extremely unresponsive and the lack of fluidity isn’t worth the better graphics quality to me. It seems that even these new consoles aren’t quite ready for prime time when it comes to “4K gaming” (but then, very few PCs can pull that off either). But for those who are used to console gaming, maybe the “Quality” modes will make more sense. In my opinion, games look very good even in the “Performance” modes, and I anticipate things will look even better when developers start focusing specifically on the new consoles. GAMES: As for games, it’s a bit of a bummer that there are no real “next-gen exclusives” on the Series X just yet. A good number of titles have received some updates for the new consoles and look very good, but I’m excited to see how games look when they’ve been specifically designed for the hardware. Also, I realize I must be in the minority here, but I do not have Game Pass. I know it’s one of the big selling points for Xbox, and I might hop on board at some point. But even without it, I feel like I’m getting a good value from the Series X. STORAGE: Storage is a bit of a double-edged sword. The NVMe-based “Velocity Architecture” really does improve load times and responsiveness tremendously. And the Quick Resume feature is great if you want to hop back and forth between titles. The downside? Games are already large, and will only continue to get larger. Coming from a PC with 8 TB of game storage (mix of HDDs and SSDs), the 1 TB of storage on the Series X feels pretty cramped. I already sprang for the 1 TB Seagate add-on card, which works great, but at $229 I wouldn’t call it a great “value.” I’m sure future versions of both the console and storage cards will have more space, but I can definitely see storage becoming an issue for users who have a large number of titles. Deleting games when you’re not using them and downloading them again is a pain, and for those with internet caps, it can chew through your monthly data allotment quite quickly. Yes, I’m aware you can also plug in a USB 3.x HDD or SSD and store Series X titles there (and play non-Series-X games directly from the external drive), but again, it seems like a cumbersome solution. Ultimately, though, at the $499 price point it’s unrealistic to expect more than 1 TB of fast storage built into the console. Overall, I’m really enjoying my time with the Xbox Series X. I have to say that coming from a fairly powerful PC, I’ve been pleasantly surprised with its capabilities, and I know it will only get better as developers continue to take advantage of its powerful hardware and as new exclusives are released for the system. The Series X is powerful, dead silent, and offers a ton of performance and value. I recommend it for users who can afford it and want a premium console gaming experience.

If you're wanting to be part of the Xbox ecosystem, this is the way to do it. Performance and graphical quality are good for a console, and it has a disc drive for Blu-Ray movies and physical games if that's your thing. 1TB is a little on the small side given how big modern games are, but there is additional storage available through the Expansion cards, though they're more expensive than a comparable SSD, which isn't ideal. It also supports USB hard drives, though current-gen games aren't playable from the external drive. Other considerations: Any headset/headphones that have a 3.5mm plug will work with the Xbox, but wireless options have to be Xbox certified, which does limit the selection. There is no Bluetooth audio support, nor universal USB audio. The controller still uses AA batteries, though the battery life is very good. A simple set of rechargable AAs or a rechargeable battery pack (either from Microsoft itself or a 3rd party) solves the battery issue, but it's worth considering. Online multiplayer does require a paid subscription. GamePass Ultimate is a more expensive option, but it provides a huge game catalog including (so far) all 1st party games at launch as well as an expansive 1st and 3rd party back catalog (including EA Play) and the occasional 3rd party launch title.

Great product, the item came in with no damage while Being delivered

Xbox Series X 1TB Console with Xbox Wireless Controller - 4K Gaming - 120FPS - Xbox Series X

Smoove pickup, quick and easy! Xbox gang for life Best Buy holding it down! First new Xbox in over 10 years it was definitely time for an upgrade

My son loves it. He says it moves quicker than his old Xbox one and the graphics are way better! He still uses his elite controller so I don’t have a comment about the controller that comes with.

I got the Xbox Series X and I couldn’t be happier. Compared to the Xbox one I had last the graphics are amazing and game play is super smooth. Games load in seconds no more waiting. I love it.

Without a doubt the fastest Xbox. Loading speeds are great and graphics crisp. Updated controller works great as well. Cooling fan is very quiet even after 6 hours of continuous gameplay

It works great, pretty fast, very quiet. It's a good upgrade to the Xbox one

Plays games awesome. Love it. Grow up poor and you'll have a different attitude. Just appreciate life and be kind. Walk in another person shoes...you'll quckly quit complaining. Series x is great!

Works great, no issues so far and the Best Buy warranty is a good add on. I think the two best things is how quiet it is and also the quick resume feature allowing you to swap between games/apps in seconds right back to where you were.

The Xbox Series X is an absolute powerhouse! From the moment I unboxed it, I was impressed by its sleek, minimalistic design in Carbon Black—it’s futuristic but blends perfectly with any setup. The 1TB storage is more than enough to load up on my favorite games, and with the quick resume feature, switching between games is incredibly smooth. The performance is mind-blowing. Games run in stunning 4K with buttery smooth frame rates, and the load times are practically non-existent thanks to the SSD. Whether I’m playing the latest AAA titles or exploring older games with enhanced performance, the Series X handles it all flawlessly. I also love how quiet the console is, even when running graphically intense games. It barely makes a sound, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the experience. Plus, it’s backward compatible with tons of Xbox One, 360, and even original Xbox games, so my entire game library is always ready to go. If you’re serious about gaming and want the best console experience, the Xbox Series X is a must-have. It’s fast, powerful, and future-proof—truly a game-changer

Great system. Highly recommend. Runs games smoothly at 120FPS in 4K resolution.

Easy purchase process and product the works as intended. Certainly a step up in processing power from last generation's Xbox.

I've had the series S for years now, but since using the series X i realize whay i was missing. The graphics are on another level. No regrets on my purchase

My son has been wanting this for years and finally has it. He is now able to connect with his college age brothers online and other friends even when they are not in the same physical setting,

Nice system. Fast load times. Looks great on my 70" 4K TV. Upgrade from an Xbox one and glad I did. Unfortunately it looks so good that it has me upgrading my sound system now. Lol

My boys are ecstatic! Such an improvement over the Series One. Faster, better, everything. And with our networked LG TV's, all with xBox gamepass, they love it all.

$349 for a brand new Xbox series X?!?! Can’t beat that! Got it on sale before Christmas, Next day shipping was lighting fast and so is the CPU of this bad boy!

My son wanted this for a long time. He loves the storage capacity and how fast it is.