Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Xbox Series X is an odd console to review. It’s certainly great in performance with support for 4K 120Hz HDR and improves performance of all games new and old, but as of now it lacks that “wow” factor that really makes it stand out compared to the older Xbox One X. I’ll admit I originally wanted the PS5 but settled for the Xbox due to lack of supply, but when I say that I mean it in terms of innovation, such as how the PS5’s new controller makes games more immersive with it’s dynamic triggers and rumble motors and a lineup of games both current and speculative based on the studios Sony has that just seem more fun. Looking back at Xbox’s history, there aren’t many unique games and franchises that I can think of; Halo, Gears of War, and Forza are the only major ones that I cared for, and even then those were all basically the same game. Fortunately it seems that Microsoft might actually care about delivering on exclusives this time around with its many studio acquisitions.

The Xbox series X is the gold standard for gaming. It loads games in seconds and boots up super fast. Playing a 4K is beautiful as long as you have the appropriate TV or display. And your media apps are all available to view and work as expected. The system is packaged very well from Microsoft and it is a pleasure to open and wield protected. Out of the box it comes with everything you need. Setup is easy and fast with the Xbox app for smart phones. You will be up and running in a few short minutes. The system runs cool and Quiet! It is a huge improvement from last generation. You will need to make sure your entertainment unit has enough room for proper airflow or place it beside or behind your TV. The only con so far is the power cable is a little on the short side but definitely not to small but a longer cable could add flexibility for placement considering it’s size.

Could be placebo but games look much better on 4k monitor than previous series s. Made sense to trade in and upgrade to 1tb storage than buy an expansion card

Awesome system. Great graphics. Everything is fast and loads of storage soace.

I am very happy with the product I bought. It was a gift for my son. He was so happy to get a new Xbox as his was about 15 years old. He was able to open up A LOT of games that he has wanted to play for so long but was unable to open on his old Xbox. It made him very happy which makes me very happy!

Very cool. Price went up booo. But still cool around.

Microsoft knocked it out of the park with both the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S! I would recommend either of them, the graphics are amazing, the load times even more amazing, and they're both compact enough to not take up huge amounts of room, like their counterpart PS5...

A dream come true! Slick design and quick load times make this a must have console. With the proper TV, the performance for graphics is gorgeous and as more games are optimized and developed with the next gen in mind, we will see some wonderful games. Very lucky to grab one on pre order day

Nice machine with fantastic graphics. I appriciate being able to play my xbox one games on it.

I really love this console, has been working excellent no issues for almost a year now. I love that it includes the ability to still use dvds and cd like a console should

Couldn’t be happier. Upgraded from the original Xbox one and since it does about the same things as my old Xbox I was hesitant but oh boy. This thing is lightning fast, graphics are amazing, whisper quiet. Very happy with the upgrade.

You will notice an improvement in performance download speed and certainly graphics are absolute improvement. Ghost recon breakpoint was clear as day improvements, fps and graphics.

This was a gift for my dad for Christmas and he loved it! Definitely recommend

Great purchase I have no complaints and the gentleman that helped me was great

Coming from an original xbox one, this was certainly worth the $500. Everything loads noticeably faster and games are prettier. The quick resume feature is extremely convenient. Games like fallout 4 and cyberpunk can be resumed immediately from where you left off last, even if the console has been unplugged. My only complaint (and the reason for 4 stars instead of 5) is I'd like a bit more storage. Its advertised as 1tb of storage but the UI takes up quite a few gbs of that onboard storage. And as of right now the most convenient way to expand storage is to drop an additional $200 on the external ssd card Microsoft is selling.

I mean, it's the newest gen Xbox. How could it be bad? Love it. It's definitely of a large form factor, so it didn't fit in my media cabinet (shelves are too close, wouldn't allow for sufficient air flow). But its minimal design, basically just a black box, helps it look fine simply sitting on top of the media stand, next to the TV. The controller is comfortable to hold and seemingly of good quality. The UI of the XBox really hasn't changed from the previous gen, so it's very easy to navigate menus and find what I want. Maybe an icon has changed position slightly, but everything is very familiar. Great system! I'm looking forward to several future exclusives, which will further help me feel it was worth the considerable sum.

Great console and great price play every chance i get to disconnect from the real world for a little bit and it keeps me happy

Workhorse of a gaming platform. Beautiful graphics and very quick. However, I still prefer the PS5 due to the exclusive games like God of War, Last of Us, and Horizon Zero Dawn. I do like the cross platform compatibility between PC and Xbox. Looking forward to better games down the road.

Xbox continues to impress. I love how fast my games load and the graphics look amazing. Upgrade from the Xbox One X to the Series X has been totally worth it.

Definitely the console with all the QOL (Quality of Life) improvements a a gamer could want. Cold boots in seconds, quick resume multiple games, works through reboots! Auto HDR and graphic improvements on older games. Old EA titles like BF4 now run in 120FPS! Its actually insane how much this system improves older games - something I only experienced on the PC side of gaming before. And in raw performance, loading, graphics and everything else, very is similar to PS5 in the games I've tried, though VRR makes a big difference, no screen tearing on the Xbox any more - frames look glorious on a 4k monitor. I Have both Xbox and PS5 and the Xbox is winning my time hands down (though gamepass is a big reason for this). If it weren't for backward PS4 VR compatability I wouldn't be playing on my PS5 nearly as much (not buying any more $70 games anytime soon - what are they thinking, I'll play Demon Souls in two years when its on sale or on plus or something)