Xbox Series x - Diablo IV Bundle

I bought this to replace my 10 year old first generation Xbox One, and the difference in speed and frame rate are immediately noticeable. Loading times from my T7 SSD take seconds to finish versus the old console. Plus, there’s no bizarre loading latency during gameplay: For example, freezing cutscenes with out of sync audio, occasional pauses for the old console to load more of the game off the SSD. The Series X with newer hardware USB Super Speed 3.1 fixed these problems. My one issue with this new Xbox is that they did away with the HDMI-in port that allowed me to watch cable/satellite TV through the console. Not a problem with the console in regards to what it has to offer, but more of a loss of convenience. Some final notes I feel worth mentioning: •When it ... MoreI bought this to replace my 10 year old first generation Xbox One, and the difference in speed and frame rate are immediately noticeable. Loading times from my T7 SSD take seconds to finish versus the old console. Plus, there’s no bizarre loading latency during gameplay: For example, freezing cutscenes with out of sync audio, occasional pauses for the old console to load more of the game off the SSD. The Series X with newer hardware USB Super Speed 3.1 fixed these problems. My one issue with this new Xbox is that they did away with the HDMI-in port that allowed me to watch cable/satellite TV through the console. Not a problem with the console in regards to what it has to offer, but more of a loss of convenience. Some final notes I feel worth mentioning: •When it came to connecting up the console, it’s a breeze. • There are fewer USB ports versus the old console. •When you power up the console for the first time, you are required to get the Xbox App for IOS/Android and have an internet connection to start the process of getting the console running. •Games made specifically for the Series X/S must be installed in the internal storage to run. Xbox One games run fine on a decent SSD, like my T7. •On a final note, despite the rectangular box shape, it’s surprisingly small, quite light in weight, and very quiet. Overall it is a great game console and it delivers exactly what it promises.

I have owned a series x from day 1 and I have never had a single issue with my console. It performs fast without fail and keeps on going with high performance to all games weather that's playing in 60fps which still to today does not fail or dip to playing with better graphics (at 30fps-60fps) The size is not too large, very basic to look at but gets the job done, the main fan is at the top of the console and can let out a bit of heat. I have tried this console out in the open which is very quiet and in a cabinet, personally I have kept it out as it does get rather loud and hot is more confined spaces. The speed of this thing to go from turning on to playing is outstanding in playing single player titles as you can load in from pressing the power button in less than ... MoreI have owned a series x from day 1 and I have never had a single issue with my console. It performs fast without fail and keeps on going with high performance to all games weather that's playing in 60fps which still to today does not fail or dip to playing with better graphics (at 30fps-60fps) The size is not too large, very basic to look at but gets the job done, the main fan is at the top of the console and can let out a bit of heat. I have tried this console out in the open which is very quiet and in a cabinet, personally I have kept it out as it does get rather loud and hot is more confined spaces. The speed of this thing to go from turning on to playing is outstanding in playing single player titles as you can load in from pressing the power button in less than 10 seconds. However if your title is an online title then you will be disconnected from the game servers and will have to reconnect so it's not as seemless and the same when switching from games. However is great if you use quick resume to go from title to title if they are not online. The longevity is decent for the console as I have said i have had no issues with overheating or performance. However can collect dust in the back vent very easily (I do have a dusty-ish home though) and I and finding myself blowing into the vents and top fan to get dust out every couple of weeks, but that should not put you off from This Amazing console. Pair this with gamepass and you will have an absolute great time and at a great price. 100% a console to purchase in the market today

Best Console Hands Down!

I have had both the xbox series and ps5 and let me tell you why I kept the xbox and returned the ps5. Xbox series x is the best hands down - Built solid , Runs Very Smooth and Quiet , Hardware is better than ps5 , Quick Resume , Much easier and better organized user interface than ps5 imo , Powering down the xbox series x is way easier and better than going through 3 steps to shut down the ps5 , Graphics look amazing on Xbox series x , Xbox runs games better in 120hz where as ps5 struggles with 120hz, Xbox controller imo is way more comfortable for longer gaming sessions where as dual sense controller starts to cramp my hands after a short time , Internet connection on Xbox series x is way better and downloads games faster than ps5 , Game Pass and Backwards ... MoreI have had both the xbox series and ps5 and let me tell you why I kept the xbox and returned the ps5. Xbox series x is the best hands down - Built solid , Runs Very Smooth and Quiet , Hardware is better than ps5 , Quick Resume , Much easier and better organized user interface than ps5 imo , Powering down the xbox series x is way easier and better than going through 3 steps to shut down the ps5 , Graphics look amazing on Xbox series x , Xbox runs games better in 120hz where as ps5 struggles with 120hz, Xbox controller imo is way more comfortable for longer gaming sessions where as dual sense controller starts to cramp my hands after a short time , Internet connection on Xbox series x is way better and downloads games faster than ps5 , Game Pass and Backwards Compatibility on Xbox Series X is awesome as you can play any xbox game all the way back to the original xbox games. Ps+ is very limited and only goes back as far as ps3 games which are streaming only. Also you have to pay for a ps+ subscription to save your data just to save game progress which you don't have to do with xbox. So in other words if you ever have to delete and reinstall a game on ps5 you have to start the game all over. Another win for xbox because you can uninstall a game and reinstall and still continue where you left off. Batteries last much longer with rechargeable battery packs in xbox controllers , Dualsense battery life is much shorter and not that good. In the short time that I had the ps5 I was getting errors saying no internet connection although all my other devices were working fine on 300mbps internet and it also crashed with a black screen and shut down in the middle of a game, Not cool Sony. So to sum it all up imo the Xbox Series X is the best all around console this generation and that is simply the truth and facts. People are starting to realize that the xbox series x is the better console over the ps5 , Why do you think the xbox has been outselling the ps5 , Because it's simply the better console and better value for your money. Ps5 consoles are just sitting in stores untouched , While Xbox Series X continues to out sell it. I'm prepared to be down voted and honestly that's ok , Just telling it like it is and that's the facts. Happy Gaming Everyone

Didn't Expect This..

To keep it brief, this console is amazing. The last Xbox I had was the 360. I've always been a Playstation consumer, but the Xbox Series X has me really excited for Microsoft's future.I currently own the PS5 and it's a great console no doubt, but I feel as if the Xbox console itself is more premium in quality. The PS5 has a more premium controller while the Series X has a more premium console.I'm not really into the whole "Playstation is better" or "Xbox is better" debate. They are both awesome consoles but since getting the Series X, I have been enjoying it more than my PS5.Game Pass was a new concept for me. I know people who currently have Xbox One's have had Game Pass for a while, but it was amazing for me given I haven't had an Xbox since the 360.I can ... MoreTo keep it brief, this console is amazing. The last Xbox I had was the 360. I've always been a Playstation consumer, but the Xbox Series X has me really excited for Microsoft's future.I currently own the PS5 and it's a great console no doubt, but I feel as if the Xbox console itself is more premium in quality. The PS5 has a more premium controller while the Series X has a more premium console.I'm not really into the whole "Playstation is better" or "Xbox is better" debate. They are both awesome consoles but since getting the Series X, I have been enjoying it more than my PS5.Game Pass was a new concept for me. I know people who currently have Xbox One's have had Game Pass for a while, but it was amazing for me given I haven't had an Xbox since the 360.I can confidently say that Xbox is doing an amazing job with Game Pass. It is far better than Playstation Plus and the Playstation Plus premium package deals. Makes the Xbox actually feel like a gaming console rather than a pay a lot to play. One dollar for the first month of Game Pass, and then it's $15 a month to continue the subscription. I just canceled my Netflix and can say I've used Game Pass more than Netflix and I actually don't have all the time in the world to play games either.The insides of this console are incredible. I watched a teardown of both the Series X and the PS5. The Series X is much more impressive with the parts and pieces that are actually pretty pricey parts and it amazes me that they managed to keep the price at $500 still.If you're asking yourself, do I get a PS5 or a Series X. I would of course say get both, but given that Sony has been increasing the price of the PS5 and it is not as easy to come by, I would say get the Series X and don't stress about the PS5 right now. The Series X is much easier to get, the design of it in my opinion despite it being very minimalist, is actually nicer than the PS5 and it's a little smaller than it too, and you can finally enjoy next gen gaming without having scavenge for a PS5. Game Pass is great to have as well and with it you can play basically every new game, and has titles that start from the original Xbox all the way to Xbox One/Series XS. Also if you're like me and have a few Original Xbox games and Xbox 360 games, you can actually play them on your Series X because Microsoft actually made their console backwards compatible.If you've been more of a Playstation person I feel your hesitation, but this console is actually worth it. Not hating on Sony but I wish they had made their consoles backwards compatible like the Series X. But yeah if you're wanting to play next gen games, get the Series X and get the PS5 later when they come out with a Slim or Pro model. Overall I didn't expect to like it this much.

Good.... I also just want to play old games

Having owned this a few months now, I can honestly say the games look amazing, load times are quick, and all the advanced tech features are excellent. The 4k gaming is great for sure! There's a solid variety of games, and the console runs pretty quiet. So far it's been very reliable. I love this console and will enjoy it for years!As much as I love this console, I'm extremely disappointed in the backwards compatibility feature. The console doesn't read disks like I expected. Unfortunately, there's no such thing as the Xbox simply reading the disc and playing it any more. I still have to download every single game when the disk is put in for the first time, and if the game isn't available in the online store, forget about it. It won't even read the disc. I'm ... MoreHaving owned this a few months now, I can honestly say the games look amazing, load times are quick, and all the advanced tech features are excellent. The 4k gaming is great for sure! There's a solid variety of games, and the console runs pretty quiet. So far it's been very reliable. I love this console and will enjoy it for years!As much as I love this console, I'm extremely disappointed in the backwards compatibility feature. The console doesn't read disks like I expected. Unfortunately, there's no such thing as the Xbox simply reading the disc and playing it any more. I still have to download every single game when the disk is put in for the first time, and if the game isn't available in the online store, forget about it. It won't even read the disc. I'm disappointed that I can't just put in any xbox disc and play it. To me that defeats the purpose of backwards compatibility that Microsoft was touting. I purchased five games when I first bought the console that were ultimately unplayable.I'm also disappointed that I have to download 50 Gb of data of a game when it should just simply read the disc and play it. Even after downloading the huge game, I STILL have to keep the disc inserted to play. I certainly believe the technology is available to Microsoft to make the backwards compatibility ACTUALLY backwards compatible, and not just dependent on what is available in an online store. This is the only serious issue I have with an otherwise fantastic console.

I own both, and I prefer the Series X over PS5

As the title says, I own both the PS5 and the Series X, and being as non-biased as I can be, my Xbox gets played much more. Why? Game Pass, great backwards compatibility, accessories, and games that receive long-term support.First off is Game Pass, it's a great value and new games get added all the time, so there's usually something added that I want to play every week or so. Sure, Sony has some high quality exclusives and I do enjoy those too, but after I play through those within a week or two, my PS5 is just sitting there for months until the next exclusive comes along. I turn on my Xbox almost every day since there's always something there for me.Backwards compatibility is another big plus, older games that I've enjoyed received updates that make them run at ... MoreAs the title says, I own both the PS5 and the Series X, and being as non-biased as I can be, my Xbox gets played much more. Why? Game Pass, great backwards compatibility, accessories, and games that receive long-term support.First off is Game Pass, it's a great value and new games get added all the time, so there's usually something added that I want to play every week or so. Sure, Sony has some high quality exclusives and I do enjoy those too, but after I play through those within a week or two, my PS5 is just sitting there for months until the next exclusive comes along. I turn on my Xbox almost every day since there's always something there for me.Backwards compatibility is another big plus, older games that I've enjoyed received updates that make them run at higher framerates and resolutions than before, making them easier to go back to after getting used to most games running at 60 FPS nowadays. These updates are usually free too unless it's a remaster/remake.Another advantage is accessory support, you can use a mix of the new Series X|S controllers and Xbox One controllers to play any game on Xbox. It's also a better party system too since the Xbox supports up to 8 players at once locally. On PS5 you can only have 4 local players max, and you're forced to buy the pricier Dual Sense controllers for playing PS5 games.Games that are exclusive to Xbox/PC also receive support and updates for a long time and keep you coming back. For example, Sea of Thieves came out in 2018, and it still gets updates every few months that brings people back. Sony's exclusives tend to be a "one playthrough and I'm done" type of experience, so they're in my cycle of games I'm playing for a much shorter amount of time.There's other small features that I like on Xbox too, like how you can install games via the Xbox app even if you don't own the game, so if you know you're going to buy a game, you can install it and have it ready ahead of time.Don't get me wrong, the PS5 isn't terrible and is worth owning too if you can afford it. It just annoys me that people talk down on Xbox without even owning one for a head to head comparison. Again, I do own both, and there are a lot of advantages for Series X that I hope people will become more aware of here.

It's like having an Xbox One with a supercharged upgrade

I own a PS5 and I am terribly happy with it, yet I feel it was worth getting an Xbox Series X as well. The Series X is a more powerful machine, and also the Gamepass service makes it doubly worth getting (there are a lot of games on GamePass that are not on PS Plus and vice versa). I like how all my saves were kept in my Microsoft account in the cloud so I could seamlessly transition from playing my Xbox One games on my Xbox 1 X to playing it on this platform. Xbox Series X does Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound as well, so it takes advantage of my home theater's full potential. Lastly, I sold my Xbox Series S to upgrade to this one. I don't miss it at all. If you are in a dilemma about whether to get the Series S now or save up to buy a Series X, don't make the ... MoreI own a PS5 and I am terribly happy with it, yet I feel it was worth getting an Xbox Series X as well. The Series X is a more powerful machine, and also the Gamepass service makes it doubly worth getting (there are a lot of games on GamePass that are not on PS Plus and vice versa). I like how all my saves were kept in my Microsoft account in the cloud so I could seamlessly transition from playing my Xbox One games on my Xbox 1 X to playing it on this platform. Xbox Series X does Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound as well, so it takes advantage of my home theater's full potential. Lastly, I sold my Xbox Series S to upgrade to this one. I don't miss it at all. If you are in a dilemma about whether to get the Series S now or save up to buy a Series X, don't make the mistake I did. Get the Series X! The Series S won't play your Xbox One games as it is all-digital, and that infuriated me, owning so many XBox One game already. If you already have an Xbox One, and a library of games, then you already have a library set for this console, and they will play better in all cases, and even considerably better if it says "Optimized for Series X" on the back of your disc case. I also want to note that there are many Xbox 360 and original Xbox games that you can play on this machine (theydon't cover all of them, but a lot). I was impressed that I could play HAWX for Xbox 360 and it not only played a little more smoothly, but also I could use my Xbox One/ Series S flight controller. At $500.00 it does seem pricey at first, but I look at it this way-- my $1000.00 gaming pc is not even capable of playing some graphics-intensive games like Elden Ring, and this console is. And it plays a lot of the games I play on pc noticeably better. And on that note, if you get gamepass for pc and console and download a pc game, in some cases if there is a corresponding Series X version of it, you can alternate between the two on the same game save. Oh, wow. The only reason I might persuade someone against buying this first, or buying instead of a PS5 is if you like the Sony Exclusive games like Spider-Man, Horizon Forbidden West, and the Uncharted series. Then definitely get a PS5 first (or instead) unless your passion in life is to play Halo 12 when it comes out.

Not bad but not much different than the One X, which I like better.

I took this back because I didn't and don't see a significant difference in this and the Xbox One X which I think was really rellogated (never utilized, pushed back). To it's full on potential. The Series X is powerful yes, but there are no new games that utilize it's power, and most games are running at the same exact resolution on the One X which is still a relevant powerful console. The Series X just has an SSD and better CPU. The GPU isn't miles ahead of the One X. As you see in most comparisons. Also I don't like the way the console stands, as many others have complained about, and it does have a lot of trouble readding discs properly, whether it be games or 4K Blu Ray movies which I've had a lot of issues with. In it's favor it does run ultra quiet, which i DO ... MoreI took this back because I didn't and don't see a significant difference in this and the Xbox One X which I think was really rellogated (never utilized, pushed back). To it's full on potential. The Series X is powerful yes, but there are no new games that utilize it's power, and most games are running at the same exact resolution on the One X which is still a relevant powerful console. The Series X just has an SSD and better CPU. The GPU isn't miles ahead of the One X. As you see in most comparisons. Also I don't like the way the console stands, as many others have complained about, and it does have a lot of trouble readding discs properly, whether it be games or 4K Blu Ray movies which I've had a lot of issues with. In it's favor it does run ultra quiet, which i DO like. Other than that, I'll just stick with the One X, it was the worlds most powerful console until 2020 when this was released, and is still very powerful and runs games just fine. And they look gorgeous. Also you don't have to use the proprietary SSD to play games on to take advantage of them, or keep transferring back and forth. The One X plays from any drive of any size and you could buy an external ssd and basically get the same fast loading times. Also it looks like a gaming console and sits horizontally, also discs play great. Never had a problem with it at all. Yes it may have loading times, and lag slightly on the UI, but does this really matter? Also I have a PS5 for new games coming out, and the exclusives Sony have on the way. Which are miles ahead of MS. This is a great console if you're more of a hardcore gamer and just care about framerates more than anything. In that case get a Series S for $299. I'm just fine with the 30fps 4k, some 60fps 4K experience of the One X. And I really like older console better anyway.

Series X

The Series X is a great improvement from the previous gen console. Upgrading from the One S, I notice there is a lot more detail and faster loading times. To me this is a win-win and well worth the investment. For those who are looking to buy, check the best buy website regularly for available/ soon to be available units near you and make your purchase online to reserve your unit ahead of time. Once I decided to upgrade to the Series X, it only took a month to acquire my unit even at my nearest store. This is a purchase you will not be able to just walk in and physically handle the box of before you buy. Also, there are some really good bundles including a second controller though the bundles do not necessarily provide a price break. The bundles basically just ... MoreThe Series X is a great improvement from the previous gen console. Upgrading from the One S, I notice there is a lot more detail and faster loading times. To me this is a win-win and well worth the investment. For those who are looking to buy, check the best buy website regularly for available/ soon to be available units near you and make your purchase online to reserve your unit ahead of time. Once I decided to upgrade to the Series X, it only took a month to acquire my unit even at my nearest store. This is a purchase you will not be able to just walk in and physically handle the box of before you buy. Also, there are some really good bundles including a second controller though the bundles do not necessarily provide a price break. The bundles basically just guarantee the availability of the add ons you may want at the time of purchase. I had recently (within weeks) replaced a controller for my One S with the new Carbon one so I opted for just the console for my purchase as I had a Game Pass subscription already too. While traditional usb hard drives still work with the Series consoles, note that the SS drives do have faster load and access times. This may or may not matter to you for your usage however I will be looking into a SS to replace my WD Black very soon as the difference is definitely very noticeable. The Black will then return to the One S for me as it has become more of a media console and less my primary gaming console since having picked up the Series X.

The backward compatibility king...

A fantastic, next-gen console with the best backward compatibility in the business. That's the biggest difference between a Series X and a PlayStation 5. On PS5, your older PS4 games will work, but there's often zero boost in things like framerate, resolution, etc., unless if the developer has gone back to enable it. Even when they do, it's not as seamless of a transition between the PS4 and PS5 version.Meanwhile, the XSX's Smart Delivery gives you the best possible version of the game that works without any hassle. Just read up on the Cyberpunk 2077 PS4/PS5 fiasco if you want detailed info on the hassles going from a PS4 version of a game to a PS5 version can cause. However, even when it comes to simply play last-gen titles, the XSX handles them best.An example ... MoreA fantastic, next-gen console with the best backward compatibility in the business. That's the biggest difference between a Series X and a PlayStation 5. On PS5, your older PS4 games will work, but there's often zero boost in things like framerate, resolution, etc., unless if the developer has gone back to enable it. Even when they do, it's not as seamless of a transition between the PS4 and PS5 version.Meanwhile, the XSX's Smart Delivery gives you the best possible version of the game that works without any hassle. Just read up on the Cyberpunk 2077 PS4/PS5 fiasco if you want detailed info on the hassles going from a PS4 version of a game to a PS5 version can cause. However, even when it comes to simply play last-gen titles, the XSX handles them best.An example I can give here is Overwatch. I have both the Xbox One and PS4 versions. On XSX, the XB1 version supports 120hz aka 120fps. On PS5, the PS4 version does not support 120fps at all. There are other games where this is the same situation. On top of this, it's nice playing even older gen titles, like Xbox 360 and even original Xbox, with added enhancements like increased FPS and resolution, so again, if this is something you like to do the XSX is your best bet.However, not all is perfect. The Blu-Ray player on the XSX and audio support leave a lot to be desired and the Xbox's operating system is far too complicated for my liking. The audio situation is pretty well-known, but apparently an update at some point removed the Bitstream option so this causes issues with playing Dolby Atmos/Digital even after downloading the recommended Dolby app.Whenever I'm playing a Blu-Ray, the audio that plays is Dolby Digital TrueHD. The player does not say that it is playing Dolby Atmos. Meanwhile, the PS5 does say it is playing Dolby Atmos but that is because it has the option for Bitstream. As far as the operating system goes, it's just too busy. It's relatively easy to understand, but I feel like Microsoft could really learn to simplify and speed up their OS.Aside from those few downsides, this is an excellent system worthy of your time, especially for older gen titles. Can't tell you how fun it has been going back to play titles like Fallout 4 and Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic at 60fps.