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Microsoft Xbox One X

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Price: $474

85

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8.8

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Based on 527 reviews
as scored by Amazon users

With a gaming PC's worth of graphical horsepower housed inside a deceivingly small package, the Xbox One X does what no console has done before: Native 4K HDR gaming. However, while games look absolutely stunning, with a fantastic level of detail accentuated by the console's HDR support, their larger file sizes will mean that the 1TB hard drive fills up fast. Minor faux pas aside, the Xbox One X fulfills the promise of 4K HDR gaming and offers the most premium gaming experience on a console, bar none.

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Last revision on December 28, 2017

Editors Liked

  • A lot of games will get a power boost, with support for Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One titles
  • Sleek design
  • Ultra HD Blu-ray
  • Clean, detailed and immersive 4K image
  • Native 4K HDR gaming

Editors Didn't Like

  • You need external storage, 1TB isn't enough
  • Timeliness of Xbox One Enhanced patches is unclear
  • Expensive
  • Really needs a 4K TV
  • Games aren't always 60fps
  • Picture and sound can be bettered for less money

Direct Competitors and Related Products

  • 79

    Microsoft Xbox One

  • 84

    Microsoft Xbox One S

  • 93

    Sony PlayStation 4 Pro

  • 85

    Sony PlayStation 4 Slim

Expert reviews and ratings

By IGN on November 08, 2017 90

The Xbox One X is a very impressive collection of hardware crammed into a sleek case. It runs cool and quiet as it delivers performance a step above any of its console competitors. It’s hard to believe Microsoft exclusives like Gears of War 4 can look so good and run so smoothly on a box that costs less than half of what you’d pay for a high-end gaming PC. Plus, it caters to home theater enthusiasts with 4K UHD Blu-ray playback and Atmos sound. Though much of the Xbox One X's impact depends on developer support and the quality of your display, it delivers exactly what was promised: the most powerful console you can buy right now, by a significant margin, with plenty of potential left to tap.

By The Verge on November 06, 2017 85

For anyone else, this probably isn’t the console for you. Sony really has some impressive exclusives on the way, and it’s hard for Microsoft to counter this despite its great job on the hardware. Microsoft promised the best hardware, and it delivered — but that’s nothing without games.

By TechRadar on November 06, 2017 80

With a gaming PC's worth of graphical horsepower housed inside a deceivingly small package, the Xbox One X does what no console has done before: Native 4K HDR gaming. However, while games look absolutely stunning, with a fantastic level of detail accentuated by the console's HDR support, their larger file sizes will mean that the 1TB hard drive fills up fast. Minor faux pas aside, the Xbox One X fulfills the promise of 4K HDR gaming and offers the most premium gaming experience on a console, bar none.

By WhatHiFi on November 06, 2017 80

The Xbox One X is a capable all-consuming box of 4K tricks, even if it isn’t the final word in outright quality.

By PCMag on November 06, 2017 80

The Xbox One X is the most powerful console yet, with 4K and HDR graphics for games that support it. It's still no replacement for a gaming PC, though.

By Wired on November 06, 2017 80

Don’t get me wrong—Microsoft has pulled off something impressive here. 4K gaming previously required a noisy desktop PC with a flamin’ hot graphics card, and now it’s something you can get for $500 that fits under your TV.

By Stuff on November 06, 2017 100

All things considered, the One X is best taken on face value. It’s the ultimate games console for anyone with a 4K TV. Nothing more, nothing less.

By GameInformer on November 06, 2017 80

Xbox One X is a sound investment at launch, and but Microsoft needs to do a better job of supporting it with first-party games. Rolling out the classics isn’t an enticing way of selling new hardware.

By TheGuardian on November 06, 2017 80

Multiplatform titles will almost certainly look better on Xbox One X than on PS4 Pro, sometimes very noticeably (and elements like increased draw distance and smoother frame-rates can have a palpable effect on your gameplay experience), but is it worth the extra £100? That’s a conversation you need to have with your aesthetic standards and your wallet.

By TechAdvisor on November 06, 2017 90

The Xbox One X is massively powerful and comes at a steep price. But compared to the equivalent gaming PC, it’s exceptionally good value for money. Right now, the appeal is slightly limited by the number of people with 4K TVs in the UK, but if you’re a Forza, Assassin’s Creed or Gears of War fan, then there could be enough to tempt you. Ultimately, the One X isn’t for everyone, but if you have a 4K TV that can take advantage of that extra graphical power, you’re in for a real treat.

By Polygon on November 29, 2017

The more I’ve used the Xbox One X, the more convinced I’ve become that it doesn’t make sense to buy one unless you own a 4K HDR TV. (I mean, at this point, you shouldn’t be buying a 4K TV that doesn’t support HDR.) As I said in the initial review, there are some noticeable visual and performance upgrades that the Xbox One X will still deliver on a non-4K screen. But if you’ll forgive the cliché, pairing this powerful console with a 1080p TV is like driving a Ferrari on the gridlocked streets of Manhattan: You’re not getting your money’s worth.

By EuroGamer on November 06, 2017

But really, it all comes down to whether you own a 4K screen or are considering investing in one. The right ultra HD display with decent HDR support really does offer a huge improvement in many cases over standard 1080p. Forza 7's precision lines and often beautiful lighting are a world apart from the base Xbox One experience, while the richness of detail in Gears of War 4 (or the doubling in frame-rate, if you prefer) are transformative experiences. Work needs to be done on beefing up the lacklustre 4K media support, but as a top-tier games machine, Xbox One X is an excellent piece of kit.

By GameSpot on November 06, 2017

While you will get some graphical enhancements with the X, you don't really get your money's worth if you don't have a 4K HDR TV. But what if you already own a 4K HDR TV and an Xbox One? In this case, I'd only recommend getting the X if you have the disposable cash to spare for the increased visual fidelity and performance benefits. If you have a 4K HDR TV, don't have a current gen console, and are looking to purchase one, however, the Xbox One X is a great choice.

By cnet on November 06, 2017

Xbox One X lays a credible claim to the title of most powerful game console ever, but it has an uphill battle for your gaming dollar, especially if you already own an original Xbox One.

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