A Powerhouse for Next-Gen Gaming and Beyond

The gaming world changes rapidly, and every new generation of consoles pushes the bar higher still. XBOX SERIES XThe fastest, most powerful Xbox ever. The Xbox Series X, with its high-end hardware and lighting fast SSD has been tailored to appeal as much to the hardcore gamer as it does casual players by combining all of this into Microsoft’s strong eco-system of games and services. Check out our review to understand the features, specifications and its value for money of the Xbox Series X 1TB SSD Console.

Design and Build Quality

The Xbox Series X makes a statement with its upright, monolithic design. Where its predecessors were rather large and squarish, the Series X has gone for something monolithic — like a tower of power. Its matte black finish is both subtle and rugged, meaning it will look right at home in any living room or gaming cave. Despite its larger size compared to previous Xbox consoles, the Series X is surprisingly compact given the power it houses within.

The Xbox Series X is well known for its shape and size itself, while the other point goes to arranging a cooler system. The console uses a novel parallel cooling architecture that combines a large heat sink, vapor chamber, and 130mm fan. It’s also designed to keep the console cool and quiet when being used under load, so one of our biggest complaints from previous generations has been addressed. The top has a perforated design with green branding to give it some flair, though for the most part its quite an unassuming looking box.

Performance and Hardware

The Xbox Series X is powered by a custom AMD Zen 2 processor, running with eight cores and sixteen threads at up to 3.8 GHz within its SoC that retails for around $472 per unit according to recent estimates from Washington State authorities. With a custom RDNA 2 GPU to accompany it, the console boots this up to an impressive 12 teraflops of graphical horsepower making one of the most powerful gaming consoles on show. This hardware combination allows the Series X to deliver outstanding visuals and performance consistently across a wide range of games.

Another highlight that differentiates the Xbox Series X is its 1TB SSD. What this SSD does is to absolutely crush these load times, making games that used to take several minutes just a few seconds and the overall game experience much better as well. The SSD is connected to the rest of the system using Xbox Velocity Architecture, which also features DirectStorage and a custom decompression block silicon ensured that games can be loaded faster and run smoother than ever before.

All told, that hardware muscle equates to real-world performance gains. With the introduction of HDMI 2.1 support in our console for gaming at up to 120fps with 4K capabilities, I told myself that Xbox Series X would be an incredibly smooth and visually beautiful way to experience gameday after day on a next-gen TV such as this one. Ray tracing is supported as well — this technology improves lighting, reflections and shadows for more realistic-looking worlds. If you are slotting the console into your main setup and playing either newer, best AAA games or simply running through older-gen stuff via backwards compatibility, then the Series X offers level leading performance that is difficult to argue with.

Game Library and Backward Compatibility

The constant talk about the huge library of games that you can get for it is one of the best things going in favor of Xbox Series X. The Series X launches with a broad range of brand-new games — including both exclusives and third-party titles optimized for the console. But the Series X really excels in its backward compatibility. With thousands of games across four generations, you can play as well as experience classic titles with enhanced performance and improved visuals.

If you take on the Xbox Game Pass service, it becomes even more worth your while. A Game Pass subscription also gives you a huge library of games, most Xbox first-party titles are day-one releases on the service. Paired with its backwards compatibility, it guarantees there is always a game for the Series X that suits gamers of all preferences

Many older games also get a few enhancements when played on the Series X, including higher resolution, faster loading times and improved frame rates — essentially giving some classic games new life. Auto HDR is another great feature that adds high dynamic range (HDR) to older games from previous gens and just like always, it resulted in more vivid colors & better contrast.

User Interface and Features

The Xbox Series X has the kind of UI that would come as no surprise to anyone who’s ever touched an Xbox One. The interface is mostly the same, but has simply been modernized to be faster and more accessible. It’s quick and retrieve thanks to provide quicker navigation between games, apps or settings. But its Quick Resume feature is notable, letting you jump between several games without losing progress. OPINION: Fans of switch-and-play gaming will agree that this feature can be a total game-changer and is something the others (PSN or XBL) have yet to implement  to endure lengthy load times.

The console is also heavily integrated into the Xbox ecosystem with features like Smart Delivery, meaning you will always get the best version of a game regardless if it was originally for an Xbox One or Series X — this particularly valuable to those upgrading from an older console as performance has been optimized and assures guaranteed quality.

There is also the Xbox Dynamic Latency Input (DLI) to push down input lag and make sure that you are able to have your every move immediately recognized. Especially with competitive gaming, every moment counts. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) are also supported by the Series X, eliminating screen tearing for more consistent smooth performance while allowing compatible displays to automatically reduce latency.

Storage and Expansion

The 1TB SSD offers generous capacity for most users, but modern games are large and will pile up quickly. Luckily, the Xbox Series X comes with plenty of storage expansion possibilities. The console includes an expansion slot for the proprietary Seagate Storage Expansion Card, which offers additional 1 TB of SSD storage identical to that present on-board. The Series X also supports external USB drives for storing and playing backward-compatible games; newer titles must be played from the internal SSD or an expansion card.

Price and Value

For its price, the Xbox Series X is an incredible offer for true performance-obsessed gamers with mirror-quality graphics and a quality gaming library. Yes, the upfront price is higher than we’re used to, but with its power and promise of backwards compatibility along with Xbox Game Pass integration it’s money well spent. The PS5 itself is a popular choice among those who want to update their gaming setup and future-proof itendforeach the Series X delivers on all fronts, offering a platform that will continue to evolve with the gaming landscape.

Conclusion

The Xbox Series X 1TB SSD Console is the beast, we used this product ourselves and it delivers what they were promised of next-gen gaming. The Series X is state-of-the-art hardware with an impressive game library and some truly innovative new features, setting a high bar for what we all should expect from video games. If you already love Xbox or are new to Microsoft’s ecosystem, it’s going to be hard for any PlayStation fanboi troll out there not want a Series X.

The amount of filth our consoles and PCs gather over time is incomprehensible, but Xbox Series X’s sleek design tells a different story – that the future gaming requires high-powered rig that can handle anything it throws at. With new-generation blockbusters or your trusted old-timey favorites, the Series X (S?) delivers an immersive and exciting gaming experience unlike any.