MICROSOFT

XBOX SERIES X
GAMING
CONSOLE -
REVIEW

Topic 15 - Kejda Isufi

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DESIGN AND
PORTS
• The Xbox Series X looks significantly different
from any other previous Xbox
• Aligned vertically, it sits about one foot tall and
is six inches wide, and feels very densely packed
with top-end tech given its nearly 10-pound
weight.
• There’s a non-removable base at the bottom that
indicates that the vertical orientation is
considered default, although Microsoft has also
put small feet on one side if you prefer to lay it
down horizontally.
 Performance and Graphics
 The Xbox Series X is well primed to deliver stunningly detailed
games in native 4K resolution at up to 120 frames per second for
TVs that support 120Hz output.
 Of course, you’ll need a 4K HDR TV to see the biggest benefits
of the console; a 1080p set won’t be able to deliver the kind of
crispness and clarity that Xbox Series X games are built around. 
 Thanks to a custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU with 52 compute units
(CUs) at 1.825Ghz paired with an octa-core custom AMD Zen 2
GPU, the Xbox Series X sets a new standard for home console
performance.
 The console can output up to 12 teraflops of graphical power,
which is double what the previous Xbox One X console could. 3
 Price

You get a lot of pure processing power for

$499.
On the other hand, Microsoft has yet to
release any games that are exclusive to the
Series X, and the early multiplatform
games don’t make a strong enough case
for spending that kind of money right now
unless you’re a 4K, cutting-edge die-hard
fan.

The Xbox Series X is impressive

hardware, and your $499 investment may
well be justified in time.

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 Software and Games
• The Xbox Series X launches with arguably
the largest day-one selection of playable
games on any console ever, since it runs
nearly the entire Xbox One catalog and
hundreds of games from previous
generations.
• Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is also worth
noting here, as Microsoft’s subscription
service has become one of the best deals in
gaming. For $15 per month, you gain access
to more than 100 downloadable games,
including all of Microsoft’s first-party
releases on day one and many other big 5
Pros and Cons

Likes
• Beautiful 4K graphics
• Fast loading and menus
• Extensive backward compatibility
• Runs quiet and cool
Dislikes
• No rechargeable controller battery
• Extra storage is expensive
 The bottom line
• 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 games tempers the
initial excitement, and the multiplatform games aren’t hugely
improved by the graphical upgrades. Still, those who can’t wait will
surely appreciate the multitude visual upgrades and quality-of-life
improvements introduced with this new Xbox.