Xbox Series X Review

Ryan McCaffrey reviews Microsoft's Xbox Series X console. Find out why it is a fantastic package of laser-targeted gaming power.
IGN's Xbox Series X review covers our first impressions, reactions, the new Xbox Series X user interface, Xbox Series X gameplay performance, and so much more. For more next-gen console reviews, and Xbox Series X game reviews, and Xbox Series X news, stay tuned!
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[@bleepy013]

Congrats to all Microsoft fans! Looks like the Series X is a great upgrade from the previous generation. I'm personally a PlayStation kind of guy, but it's still great to hear that console gamers of all kinds have great consoles this holiday season.

[@IronMan50780]

Sir. Due to your positive comments and civility, which stands as a direct contrast to what follows the upcoming console war, I will accept a purchase of either console from you. Thank you sir.

[@ShadowX-uj4lq]

But what matters are games not just graphics

[@cesarvillacres5056]

@@ShadowX-uj4lq thats the magic of this, you buy the consoló that has what you want

[@bleepy013]

@@ShadowX-uj4lq I agree, and the exclusives are the only reason I'll be buying a PS5 as soon as I can. If we're talking about performance, though, the Series X looks great! Especially if the owner's only planning to play third-party games anyway. I'm just tired of people always starting a fight between the Microsoft and Sony. Who cares? Just play what you want.

[@ImaginedBroom18]

I appreciate the non toxic positivity PS4/PS5 friend.

[@MrJuanrock89]

here's a tip, don't install call of duty. Your storage problems are fixed.

[@Totallygeekdom]

How do I fulfill my craving for murder then?

[@cilliandaly2785]

The Other Ryan Gilbert get help

[@starship_01]

@@Totallygeekdom gears 5

[@ericdickey7542]

@@cilliandaly2785 wow you seem like a fun guy

[@tufflucal4037]

@@ericdickey7542 I love this comment... "Compared to the PS5, it flat out gives you more power, for the same price!" But here's the coveat: It gives LESS, for the same price. I'm buying the PS5!! Like to here your thoughts tho............

[@ethansmith4202]

Ubisoft literally have no excuse to downgrade their games now.

[@Jako101]

And yet their new watch dogs game coming to the series x still looks worse than the original e3 showing 7 years ago.

[@willythewhale2235]

I don’t think graphics can get better than this tbh. We got to the peak of graphics lol. I remember tho when we used to always want better graphics

[@bullymaquire8797]

Willy The whale graphics will always get better

[@omar94747]

@@willythewhale2235 that's the same exact sentence that people have been using for the past 20 years. Graphics are always going to get better.

[@ShawnFerrell]

@@omar94747 Make that 50 years.

[@RohanSwarup]

Short version: games look better and load faster.

[@northtimo666]

Well it is next gen

[@EggEnjoyer]

Original T ps5 also loads fast

[@Badabum663]

@@EggEnjoyer hmmm

[@aaronjaggan]

Not a huge leap in looks.

[@Gaurav-cy5lu]

Dude I will play with external HDD, I need my coffee break

[@The_Grox]

Damn... the comment section is so peaceful, i was expecting console war happening down there

[@theexpendables3hd]

Im in control of the situation

[@chatolo1]

PS5 is better, all you XBOTS can have fun playing last gen games, Sony for life 😂😂😂 jk I'm impressed it's not as toxic as I thought it would be.

[@forbiddenyang]

Too broke too complain. We just appreciate what we have. All i care for is quality of games. No matter the competition.

[@najib9093]

The video is still new and only has 100k views. Just let the comment section brew for a few hours and you’ll literally need to wear a hazmat suit before you start scrolling.

[@davonlewis2095]

Not gonna lie I went in negative came out impressed. Now some new games and bame a successful launch

[@RanmaSaotome1_2]

Full backwards compatibility from past generations is massive

[@JayJoe1984]

@Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad Nothing wrong with full price reMAKES (brand new game), reMASTERS (same exact games with upgraded graphics) are the issue.

[@midnighteye2737]

Can't wait to play Midnight Club: Dub Edition

[@krusenator123]

Ya for real I'm so disappointed in sonys decision to not implement further past ps4 like wtf how can you just give microsoft that edge?

[@Mbolf24]

Not really, because playing old games that I can already play on old system doesn't do anything. Why not just play them on that console?

[@JayJoe1984]

@@Mbolf24 exactly never got the whole backwards compatibility craze. I always took care of my stuff and have all my old consoles and games.

[@ProlificPianist]

Crazy, I remember PS4/XONE launch like it was yesterday.

[@theexpendables3hd]

Yeah? Wait tomorrow

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

I remember the 360/ps3 launch like it was yesterday lol the leap in graphics back then was better then now.

[@jacck123]

I thought Xbox 360 launched 7 years ago

[@maceomillions2192]

That was like only 7 years ago lol... I remember the PS2 & Xbox/Gamecube launch like it was yesterday... PS2 = Billy 🐐

[@Hathur]

If 7+ years feels like "yesterday" to you, then you have a very twisted sense of time. 7 years ago is an eon in terms of general technological advancements.

[@birdman4birdlegs]

Pros: Xbox series X has tons of games Cons: Xbox series X has no games

[@karolingston]

IGN is just garbage.

[@tomidada5152]

@@karolingston wow that actually went over your head. Pretty sure they mean it has a ton of games (aka backwards compatibility) however it has no games (aka major exclusive next gen titles at release). The video is very clear on that distinction.

[@ozopsy2312]

@@karolingston what Tomi dada says is true and ur wrong

[@rogueraccoon1840]

@@tomidada5152 well until cyberpunk 2077 comes out then it will have a brand new next gen game and probably the first

[@kinetickhaos6144]

@@rogueraccoon1840 I know I cant wait

[@StaticFuzz]

The new Xbox really makes you *feel* like a box. 8/10 has a little something for everyone

[@justsaymike3370]

This is too accurate

[@charliecane3621]

Hilarious

[@phil16]

They didn't cut any corners

[@dashinglucifer8576]

I have never laughed at a comment irl only giggled but this really made me laugh so hard Congratulation you won the internet this week

[@KoreGameplay]

I wonder why the 8/10 when the whole review was glowing.

[@ohhpeaexe3710]

It hurts to see they forgot Sunset Overdrive as an exclusive. That game was so underrated.

[@timothyliberatore3730]

My favorite xbox one game

[@ksregret7734]

Facts

[@snapsfromjass]

Made by the people from Spiderman 2018

[@KoolSocietyFilms]

Facts

[@ohhpeaexe3710]

James East i know. I’m really trying to say SO needs a sequel. The game had a lot of potential.

[@TheSMSpider]

Lets go boys, next gen is here. Hope you all have a blast on your new Systems regardless which platform you prefer!

[@slc_]

:)

[@leonwakefield1514]

Are you being nice on KZbin Thank you

[@stefan_4508]

Yessir both consoles look awesome and have their own unique benefits

[@abdalla8558]

Is it just me who can't afford either?

[@TheSMSpider]

@@abdalla8558 dont stress it boss, times are tough rn.

[@fisher128]

Am i the only one who watches things like this after they get it??😂

[@homeless_ape]

You're not alone 😭😂😂

[@AnonYmouS00816]

Woohoo 🥳

[@JDG_YT2]

✋

[@JBucket634]

For sure!😅

[@decline666]

I'm waiting for mine. Arrives in about a week or so.

[@TheBlackItalianGamer]

Can't believe we've already entered Next Generation. Damn time flies

[@campkira]

not really just this year.. with everything got delay...

[@mistermars9534]

Time flies? I feel like we had the last generation for way too long.

[@YEDxYED]

@@mistermars9534 Just like the ps5, ps4’s hardware was already behind when it was released

[@themadtitan7603]

It's weird, I remember the pre-release hype of the PS4 and X-Box One like it was yesterday but at the same time it feels the 8th generation went on forever.

[@kosmokatze3774]

PS4 came like yesterday out

[@mattfern8823]

The 1.5k dislikes are the people that got confused with the naming scheme and accidently bought an Xbox One X on pre order day.

[@brianguillen248]

Facts bro

[@Nobody-mu9hd]

I can already see Xbox and ps5 gift pranks.(they open it and find clothes or something)

[@MrFeats251]

@@Nobody-mu9hd they find a xbox one x 😂😂😂

[@enflode6786]

Instead I really need to find the xbox one x, now that its production's stopped..

[@DeAdriano92]

Lol

[@jeffreyt02]

“Xbox series X’s Box” A lot happening in that sentence 🤣

[@theeshaltnotpasseth1548]

Xxx

[@danielc1291]

Whoever is in charge of naming the console needs to be fired asap Xbox (great) Xbox 360 (cool) Xbox 720? No, Xbox One (wtfff) Xbox Series X (what?)

[@dethswurl117]

Still prefer Xbox Infinity Especially with the backwards compatibility

[@jeffreyt02]

@@dethswurl117 that would’ve been awesome ! Can you imagine a true Xbox infinity, an Xbox you can mod with new internals that release every 2 or so years.

[@dethswurl117]

@@jeffreyt02 ikr, that sounds amazing

[@stantino129]

The games will comes eventually, but there's no denying this is a great console and I haven't played an Xbox console since the 360

[@user-ky9ou5dz9q]

Yeah, we already know for sure that they will have more exclusives than playstation. They've already announced more. They have way way way more studios working on excluisves. Andddd everything bethesda and zenimax, doom, dishonered, fallout, elder scrolls, ect ect ect are alllllllll for exclusive to xbox now... So yeah, excluisves aren't an issue long term what so ever and there's no reason to be worried about that anymore... I mean they have more studios than anyone else by leaps and bounds working on exclusives.

[@onlne1]

Ehh, I’m highly disappointed. A console is defined by its games. If I wanted power, I would get a PC. This time I might just get a PS5 and that’s it

[@DemajeK]

@@onlne1 you don't need a Xbox tbh just get a ps5 and a pc everything on Xbox is on pc but with better FPS and graphics

[@michaeldeadwyler4034]

Can't wait to see elder scrolls, new doom, fable, state of decay 3, halo infinite, sensation, Everwild, etc.

[@DemajeK]

@@michaeldeadwyler4034 all of those are gonna be on pc

[@JLudd]

I remember first seeing the PS2 in a store playing Dynasty Warriors and I couldn’t believe it. Now it’s like “if you look closely at this window you can see a real reflection” 😐

[@rocketassistedgoat1079]

You could also use the PS2 as a slightly warm paperweight. Or to prop up piles of newspapers.

[@SoKratos-]

@@rocketassistedgoat1079 do I have to say thats not the point ? I wanna say it but I rly feel like it wont do much to this guy

[@Carloszavalalol]

@@rocketassistedgoat1079 that's not the point

[@KelvinSarrz]

@@rocketassistedgoat1079 just bought a PS2 yesterday and I dont regret it a bit. Still going to play that thing lol

[@cliffturbo2146]

Yeah, but windows are awesome!

[@Dman1812]

In before the fanboy flame wars

[@laserpoint3741]

@@alexjakobzgames “zombie touches me inappropriately” yea I don’t think anyone wants to watch that

[@eyemike]

same

[@dafisheyefool]

@@laserpoint3741 you ain't have to come at him like that 😂

[@firuzmajid4780]

I'm an Xbox, but i just simply don't care about the fanboy wars I just want to play games

[@15thCrypt]

@@firuzmajid4780 How it should be for everyone

[@Brandonv1103]

I'm getting a ps5 but I'm excited for those getting the xbox!! Console wars need to die, stick with what you're happy with and know you'll use more. No one is gonna lose any sleep for what someone else got

[@k0des]

Well said!

[@noobz4hire290]

Shut up

[@blonded.6668]

@@noobz4hire290 you grown

[@Brandonv1103]

@@noobz4hire290 alrighty then, definitely something a noob would say

[@noobz4hire290]

@@blonded.6668 Nah. I wanted to say something worse but I know KZbin likes to censor comments.

[@6truss734]

How am I gonna read those tips on the loading screen now 😢

[@anthonybrown1779]

Never thought I will see people complaining about loading screens being too fast LOL

[@6truss734]

@@anthonybrown1779 I was kidding

[@henrymucaj2154]

DOES DLC AND GAME DATA TRANFER OVER?

[@wackonaut]

“You move slower with your weapon drawn”

[@6truss734]

@Chirps no

[@Lutchan3773]

I wonder how many attempts it took for him to get the "from the moment you open the X Box Series X Box" line correctly.

[@samhblackmore]

From the moment you open the X Box Series X Box, a Series of X Box One and X Box One X Boxes box the X-shaped box Series Box... X

[@ciscofire99]

Legend has it......1

[@jamesrunge4446]

@@samhblackmore Aww yes I'm also a fan of boxing. Muhammad Ali was actually my favorite.

[@charlesahweyevu]

As a sony fanboy. I gotta admit. Yall got a solid one this time.

[@vltkaminari]

What a chill dude.

[@gazamanor579]

The PS5 is also a soild console ✌️

[@KelvinSarrz]

Sony for life but I might get this console when I can afford it

[@gazamanor579]

@@KelvinSarrz i bought the Series X, and the digital PS5 for exclusives. You should grab the Series S for Game pass imo and the PS5 as your main console.

[@KelvinSarrz]

@@gazamanor579 wish i could but I just have to pick one. Thanks for the idea though

[@petrlazar5240]

tl;dw: It's a box and it plays games. 8/10 IGN

[@glipk]

Typical IGN smh

[@xJohnny_Ax]

@@glipk PS5 will get a 10/10 bc Spider-Man and IGN loves PlayStation

[@King_BeeF]

@@xJohnny_Ax don't forget Demon Souls...don't you dare forget Demon Souls!

[@ethanielcarey2275]

@@xJohnny_Ax and also RAGNAROK

[@HOWEZY4769]

Nobodys gonna forget demons souls. Its been a thing for 11 years

[@Melancholy43952]

Considering I’m still rocking a launch version plain Xbox One I’m looking at this thing like a priest looks at a Cub Scout.

[@Sorrowdusk]

WHY? You don't .... Need to buy one yet. Hell - I'm rocking a launch version Xbox One sold as non-working/for parts only I bought on eBay for $30, and I'm still gonna wait. I only had it 8 months 😆 actually works great

[@TriadTJP]

wait so is the the 2013 Xbox original club cause lmao i’m still rocking the Launch version with the 2013 controller

[@Axxxel_in_Harlem]

Omg lol.

[@khenudae1158]

💀💀💀 I was in the same boat, once you can dawg, make the upgrade. 100% worth it

[@Sorrowdusk]

@@khenudae1158 Will get Series S when prices come down on ebay. But I wont buy until we get Series exclusive games

[@TheRealblinkjfg]

Can’t wait to finally get my hands on both the Xbox Series X and Playstation 5, not long to wait now. So excited 😬

[@azizalduwaisan6577]

I think pc and ps5 is the way to go. PC gets game pass and all Xbox exclusives and much more. With the PS5 you get Sony exclusives. This way you get the best of the two worlds

[@fudgeyman99]

@@azizalduwaisan6577 except pcs are substantially more expensive

[@uceondaloos3x761]

@@fudgeyman99 actually it’s 500 bucks if you buy the parts yourself

[@uceondaloos3x761]

1000 dollars your just fooling your self just get the one that it better or the one you like

[@TheRealblinkjfg]

@@uceondaloos3x761 I like both so... 🤷‍♂️

[@umphreak9999]

You've got the system, you now have the studios, now give me games and I'll happily double up this generation

[@matthewphillips6512]

FR. Microsfot owns some of the best IP on the market now, with the most powerful console. Deliver me something impressive, looking at you avowed.

[@danielfraga6437]

Give them a few years, games will come at some point 🤣🤣🤣

[@zxyphaz8309]

Never owned a Xbox but I will get this console when I have the mula.

[@LeesChannel]

Godspeed!

[@Carloszavalalol]

PS traitor

[@zanfear]

First you get the money. Then you get the power. Then you get the women.

[@LeesChannel]

@@zanfear that needs to be Microsoft's new advertising campaign for the Series X

[@zxyphaz8309]

@Captain Power I heard it's great which is a selling point for me.

[@luthegamecat922]

“I can’t imagine how fast that one Terabyte is going to fill up” Me: “laughs on series s”

[@adad87821]

the series s is a dissapointment and eventually will hold back the series x

[@skelcerjones4337]

@@adad87821 how? The CPU is the same as the Series X its just the GPU that's not and its cheaper than the One X

[@dctoppo8818]

@@adad87821 no

[@Link_1129]

"cries in series s"* fify

[@joeblogs7727]

Nice, hopefully xbox players enjoy their new console, it looks fantastic. I'm mainly a playstation guy so I'll be looking out for the PS5 review. I'm sure the xbox players will get great exclusives soon.

[@k0des]

You enjoy your PS5 too!

[@darkspike0392]

Finally a respectable playstation player

[@super_street_racer5094]

@@darkspike0392 alot harder to find respect on xbox subjects tbh...

[@shwetadhanraj]

Though our exclusives may fall short in comparison, gamepass is still the best deal out there.

[@Memroh]

I’m probably gonna switch over to PS5 and pick up the Series S down the road. I don’t want want to lose 10 years of accumulated games

[@showdonz]

I'm a Sony guy but I hope MS comes with some serious exclusives, I'd like a reason to get an Xbox

[@plutovr5192]

Just wait till next year there should be around 27 exclusives

[@FrostyOcelot]

@@plutovr5192 it takes more than a year to make a game, and Microsoft only just acquired a lot of those big names this year. Xbox will get some big exclusive love but it's going to take a long, long time.

[@78anurag]

@@FrostyOcelot There could be a new fallout game tho. (Fallout 76 released almost three years ago). Halo Infinite,Forza and maybe more acquisitions are up the way.

[@Engineer1998]

Full backwards compatibility and gamepass!

[@isaiah9775]

@@78anurag I think xbox should make the next fallout story game an exclusive.

[@ak96ful1]

Can't wait for the new ES: Skyrim Re-Remastered

[@jelous2367]

60 fps 😋

[@couchbruhtato8510]

Skyrim: Extravaganza Edition

[@HydraTower]

I'd buy it.

[@ak96ful1]

@@gauravnegi4312 Thats what happens when you use an outdated obsolete engine for almost 2 decades

[@sean7332]

@@HydraTower your whats wrong with gaming

[@BenDayProductions]

'All the hours we've wasted staring at loading screens this generation'... Sir, I think you mean, our entire lives

[@losromos2205]

I heard the ps5 had shorter time of loading screen and xbox never closes an app. I think we won this gen 😂

[@FirebirdDude]

My N64 has short loading times!

[@tjwest2605]

Now if we think about it, a lot of that time was spent going to get food or going to the toilet 😂

[@DrGamelove]

We haven’t just spent hours staring at loading screens this generation. I would argue we’ve been doing that since the 32-bit generation. (Edit: and even before that on early home computers, it has been pointed out)

[@samtagg8754]

Ha you are not old enough to remember the C64 tape based loading!

[@patp8405]

@@samtagg8754 Ha did you just brag that youre old?

[@ProfessorDrutonium]

I would argue that Destiny 2 and Red Dead 2’s load times are straight up criminal on console. I quit playing both games just to avoid the load times. I can’t wait to get back to them. Lol

[@DrGamelove]

@@samtagg8754 actually I am 42 and we had a C64. I just forgot about that, lol. I was thinking about consoles when I said that.

[@thee0ryx939]

Drew Allmon agreed lol

[@Nick-4K]

I know they'll eventually release one. But I think a Series X in white would be amazing.

[@scottpilgrym2562]

With green light like the old one

[@ivaerz4977]

White body with green power button would be amazing

[@Serkaru]

@@ivaerz4977 call back to the xbox 360

[@TheCobruhAlienat0r]

I'm hoping they do a Halo theme'd xbox. That's what I'm holding out for, no rush for me to get the new console since Halo isn't out yet.

[@jamesmacintyre]

If not someone will mod one within a week of release

[@sneakylad2183]

We are living through history right now. Hello people from the future.

[@deeznutz8271]

There is no future people. They all died at December 31

[@halesbythabale2873]

@@deeznutz8271 😳 they what?

[@xJohnny_Ax]

Who’s watching in 2027 now that the next generation consoles are about to come out?!

[@ajayavsm7476]

@@halesbythabale2873 Yes, reliable sources tell that we all die in december 31st of 2020 as the grand finale of the epic prank on humanity.

[@Duke_Weasle]

Hey i want to be seen in the future too

[@myChannel-uo6xu]

So they played safe and rated both consoles 8/10.

[@webfish5563]

Yeah well if they gave one a higher score they would be seen as biased.

[@Prince-Kaven]

@@webfish5563 Although we both know in reality ps5 is a 9

[@maxpatty5814]

@@Prince-Kaven really? I just watched both and it seemed like he had more positive things to say about the Xbox than the PS5. I get where your coming from though

[@Prince-Kaven]

@@maxpatty5814 That's because it was listing things that have already been a thing and comparing it to the ps5. The ps5 review was only about what's new and the host didnt compare it to anything

[@azurealph6493]

This year had a lot of negative things happening but at least we have something for gamers to look forward to. I am hoping for the best for both next gen consoles

[@Crystaluser708]

If we can get one 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@JMurker]

Why an 8? I thought you were reviewing a console, not the exclusives that came with it. Based on what he said in the video I expected a 9.5 or a 10

[@cuatrocinco2186]

The games matter since they are the medium you use on the system. Don't worry, he is not egging on xbox, he is an xbox lover. Probably do a re-review later down the road when more games release.

[@mikekasabion]

What’s the point of the console being more powerful if there are no killer apps and nothing to truly take advantage of? An 8 is a great score, so relax :) they’ll likely update the review next year

[@alanramirogarcia2886]

And what will ps5 have?. A PS3 game with better lightning that CAN'T RUN AT 4K 60FPS.

[@mikekasabion]

@@alanramirogarcia2886 it’s kind of funny clicking on your account and seeing all your comments hating on the PS5 and defending everything xbox related. Pretty sure you’re just trying to justify choosing Xbox over PlayStation to yourself :) I hope you find peace within your own mind

[@willemdafuck]

@@mikekasabion I'd rather have an Xbox than a PS5.

[@lileze182]

"Stoic Ebony Obelisk" might be my new favorite name for anything ever

[@CMMaddenJr]

Not typing that into Urban Dictionary...

[@Quintori]

@@CMMaddenJr LOL, you know exactly what you'll get when you search for that xD

[@thestaminabs]

@@Quintori a picture of an Xbox series x...

[@griseldapelican6366]

I’m a PC gamer and I can’t wait for my series x, tired of dragging my tower and optimizing (which don’t let anyone tell you any different is annoying) every game, Those load times and the simplicity of being able to just turn on a game I actually miss.

[@vvvvv9040]

Im doing the same. I have a pc but to reach the same preformance as the series x, i would need to buy a gpu better than a 2080 ti. And along with that i would need a new psu and a cpu to avoid bottlenecks. Thats easily over a thousand dollars

[@Moadar]

@Akil Musawwir A PC that is comparable to this console is about $1500 or 3 times the price.

[@Moadar]

@Akil Musawwir You can see the specs of the console. The hardware in it is sold at a loss to microsoft. You need at least a 2070, probably a 2080 to match how it plays in 4k. That alone is almost the cost of the console. Check out some of the builds people have done to try and match its spec sheet in pc form.

[@Moadar]

@Akil Musawwir You ain't touching a series x with that card. Check out PCGamer and others breakdown of what it will take for a pc to match the specs.

[@cl5314]

Im switching to console too, you can't touch this console at the price point

[@odumabekah4000]

“It’s been 84 years.” Welcome, Next Gen.

[@Squintel7]

Who's that person in your profile pic? Whoever it is tell them they got nice arms! Haha

[@Angryetigaming]

Seems legit really Omg has it been that long

[@odumabekah4000]

@@Squintel7 Thanks haha I’ll take the compliment!

[@tufflucal4037]

@@AngryetigamingI love this comment... "Compared to the PS5, it flat out gives you more power, for the same price!" But here's the coveat: It gives LESS, for the same price. I'm buying the PS5!! Like to here your thoughts tho............

[@Myloshonee89]

"NO SHORTAGE OF THINGS TO PLAY" Nope just SHORTAGE of consoles but who care right 🤷🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@nnightkingj]

Can't have unlimited consoles things have a set quantity

[@ShabooMaster]

seems like a shortage of next gen games too

[@skkoopdifloop1712]

@@ShabooMaster 🤦🏻‍♂️ Im not even gonna tell u why ur wrong

[@drewphillips9219]

kinda has been a worldwide pandemic which is still going on so a lot has been delayed through no fault of their own

[@ShabooMaster]

@@skkoopdifloop1712 obviously im talking about right now not the future, so explain to me how im wrong

[@devantetoppin7879]

They knocked it out of the park hardware wise now they just need to deliver the games. The acquisitions they have made pretty much ensure that great things are in the works though.

[@campkira]

it was not surpising alot tech are from xbox x...

[@Berryturtle1]

Ps5 still faster 🤠

[@martinkarleskind8697]

@@Berryturtle1 but is it stronger? You should know the answer for this so no advacating.

[@Isaac-M]

Hopefully they don't rush starfield or elder scrolls 6

[@17RedKnight]

Their 1st party road map looks pretty promising. Not a lot coming in the next year other than halo but after that there's dozens of quality games planned that I'm really excited for. Hellblade, Everwild, Fable, Avowed, and so much more

[@gobro2688]

"It's perfect. 8/10"

[@Bananacatboi]

lol

[@youraveragemorononyoutube4435]

Lol

[@umbertomuniz866]

I’m so excited with how quick the loading time will be. Sometimes I wouldn’t play certain games because of how long it would take to load up on Xbox one. Can’t wait for the new Xbox 😁

[@byronwaters3541]

Next generation console and ign really said “let’s play dirt 5”

[@xxgreenmanxxx]

Well Microsoft don't got any next gen games for it 😂 they didn't give people much of a choice.

[@Bruce.Wanye.]

Let me guess you would like call of duty or rocket league 🥱.

[@TheUcHiHaMaD]

@@xxgreenmanxxx yakuza is 1440p though?

[@richardp5920]

@@xxgreenmanxxx you would think Microsoft would’ve sent them a Preview build of the 4k60 versions of Halo: MCC or Sea of Thieves for the review

[@xxgreenmanxxx]

@@richardp5920 or had a new game in development that actually truly took advantage of the next gen hardware that we've never had before.

[@hotfuzz4416]

Them load times and Quick resume are pretty impressive and I'm on pc.

[@roqueadeleon]

Same, has me considering 😂

[@Wizardnil]

Exactly, me too - I’m gonna buy one anyways but damn quick resume is impressive

[@Axxxel_in_Harlem]

Isn't a PS4 Safe Mode feature tho?

[@kidnamedfinger6323]

As a computer player, I'm glad console enjoyers have something that can keep up now that more games are going cross play. The OG xbox one and ps4 were basically underpowered on day one.

[@johnstaunton6949]

I wish they changed to UI, it gives it the “next gen” feel when they changed it

[@antonellavagner2723]

Well, technically they changed it, the only difference is that it was not make exclusively for the next gen xbox.

[@btafbm]

Xbox really went for no innovation with this generation. Basically same controller, same operating system, I’m definitely going with PlayStation 5 this time as they actually have tons of new stuff worth of being a new console gen

[@johnshelton22]

Not broken, dont fix it. Its generally the same with an even more modern look

[@pinglabuu]

@@btafbm I'd normally agree with you but theres really no need to change it, the ui and controller are just brilliant on the current gen. Why would they revamp it?

[@uzeeinc]

Every time there is a new UI / Operating System when a generation changes, we loose some features that take a while to be added back. I'm glad they didn't throw out a perfectly functional OS just for the sake of newness and Series X just adds stuff instead of sacrificing anything useful.

[@derikew]

This to me seems more like a pro upgrade then a next gen system. Same UI, same games, same controller.

[@i-amhercules871]

Yeah exactly why buy that if The ps5 brings The same but with a different ui, games and controller lol

[@mayzilla1174]

Well the controller is hard to improve since it's perfect as it is.....no need for any major changes

[@the2shae127]

I'm a dedicated x box fan and I also felt this. Doesnt feel like I'm upgrading to the next gen. It just feels the same as the x box one x

[@mz9722]

That's not true. It's a completely different shape.

[@Marlesden]

I'm a ps guy but the increase in power is defo next gen. Next gen is about being able to once again push forward what's possible. we've reached the end of what current gen can do, these new systems allow for more. what you're saying is like saying the iPhone 12 is not better than iPhone 1 because it uses the same ui

[@fraenznoa5508]

PC + PS5 = Perfection PC + Xbox = PC

[@jakeintern]

Nah modern warfare will be better on xbox + 4k tv

[@michaeld1170]

PC is Xbox's cash cow, they're the reason why Xbox can afford billion dollar acquisitions, 23 in house studios, 2 types of next gen hardware, despite barely competing against Playstation on sales. so if you think buying a PC is somehow hurting Xbox, you're wrong, Phil Spencer thanks you for funding his business division.

[@Noblereach36]

“I love the Xbox and this thing has no bad qualities. That’s why I’m giving it an 8.”

[@champalerivera5323]

lol ik it makes no sense

[@chickencurry1033]

“I 100% have no complaints therefore I give it an 8” *Math 100*

[@bruhduh9595]

10/10-I have a fetish for boxes, and it plays games -IGN

[@miistre]

Something for everyone

[@sonicplys64]

I rolled with Sony last gen. This gen I'm with Microsoft.

[@MasterOOGS7]

Yeah same

[@Ryan-wg3ej]

I rolled with both 😏

[@ostrichious2042]

considered the same thing. that quick resume and extra power looks tasty. sadly, i won’t ever get used to the xbox controller and already got a library of games i’d like to keep for next gen.

[@bhagyeshvaze9979]

Xbox Series X Review-"Make you feel like you're playing on a next-gen console."

[@kidssnyder9680]

Ok

[@stjepanmatanovic2555]

"play the last gen games like they are next gen"

[@roqueadeleon]

I have a pretty powerful PC but this still sounds awesome (the SSD & quick resume features are great) and I love how Microsoft is handling backwards compatibility plus cross generation compatibility. Downside is no games yet.

[@homiehoppertothemaxx2622]

I'm a PlayStation guy but the presentation of the packaging makes u feel welcomed

[@ericdickey7542]

I’m an Xbox guy but the single player exclusives for PS5 look amazing. All my homies hate console wars

[@homiehoppertothemaxx2622]

@@ericdickey7542 yeah Mann I honestly hate console wars bro. When u get your system enjoy it mann 🔥💯

[@Vigilgoyodocfrost]

@@ericdickey7542 heck you playstation is way better than Lbox series L hahahaha

[@ericdickey7542]

@@homiehoppertothemaxx2622 enjoy your PlayStation whenever you get it, Picking my Xbox up this tuesday. Even if you don’t get it launch day you will get in when more games come out down the line!

[@homiehoppertothemaxx2622]

@@ericdickey7542 thank you man 🙏🏾 and I was planning on getting it next year. Because I missed the preorders.

[@ShabooMaster]

this review was way more detailed than gamespot. what a difference

[@tomblewomble3369]

Ryan Mcaffrey is very talented.

[@bernardoblanchetramirez6032]

@@tomblewomble3369 the only reason I watch IGN

[@tomblewomble3369]

@@bernardoblanchetramirez6032 His podcast is brilliant too, been listening for years.

[@isaiahcamble]

Pretty 13 mins of saying your old games will look great for $500 but you gotta wait for the new games🤷🏽‍♂️

[@isaiahcamble]

@2freeIvX my point you gotta wait 🤣

[@willemdafuck]

@@isaiahcamble Then wait to buy it.

[@jakeroberts372]

Then wait to buy it. There’s people like me who still have the Xbox One or One S who need the power boost now.

[@isaiahcamble]

@@willemdafuck I think that was obvious

[@castner5308]

@@jakeroberts372 Then buy it lol.

[@anishkhairnar3874]

Halo 4 literally took less than 5 seconds to go from the menu to the campaign for the first time, and it it's the backwards compatible version. Wow

[@ddenll767]

the only thing I think they missed is a dedicated USB-C port, at least for faster charging and data speeds.

[@Marlesden]

@Harry Gougousidis it also improves speed

[@mz9722]

Those will come with future iterations

[@Gr8Dane78]

@Harry Gougousidis Thats what she said

[@alexphsy6936]

And wifi-6

[@dragon47208]

It has USB C. It's just a USB A in the console but the other end is c

[@zeusoftheaegis9038]

"I've gotta wash the marble. I've gotta date the marble. I've gotta *be* the marble!"/10 - IGN.

[@alanv1233]

"10/10 - makes you feel like a box"

[@rayhunt11]

I hope the playstation really makes me play like a station

[@icarus9980]

@@rayhunt11 what station plays man?

[@BurningMoreXP]

@@icarus9980 umm.. underground rappers betting on prostitutes? 🧐 Isn’t that a game? 😂😂

[@icarus9980]

@@BurningMoreXP hol up

[@hitatk9440]

Microsoft should fund Crytek to remaster Ryze: Son of Rome with upgraded graphics, and a addicting combat system. I’ll buy that.

[@eviarada]

Ryse son of rome is amazing and underrated game

[@nicholasalawine3796]

I played Ryze for the first time a month or so ago and it pretty much looks like it was released in 2020. The CryEngine is incredible

[@kardeon4503]

This game doesnt need upgraded graphics.

[@WholesomeBarry]

Hey everyone. With these 70$ priced games. Buggy games on release, and prioritized micro transactions are not acceptable. Let’s have our voices heard and demand more quality games for this price tag.

[@willythewhale2235]

The games will be 70$ :( ?

[@nicholasstehl6375]

@@willythewhale2235 yea, it’s tragic

[@j.k.1239]

Game pass and chill.

[@stranraerfromafar9672]

no launch titles on either console old games revamped i will wait till next year 👍

[@SynergistN7]

I think you meant to comment this on the PS5 review video. Xbox exclusives will be on gamepass day one for 14 dollars/euro a month.

[@PetrifyingPumpkins]

So odd to score a console unless constantly updating the review throughout it's life.

[@reinforcedpenisstem]

Can the score go down throughout its life?

[@PetrifyingPumpkins]

@@reinforcedpenisstem Possibly, features can be changed or removed to make it worse, such as PS3 dropping BC and Linux or Xbox UI changes. But my point was more that all consoles usually end up being 10/10s as their library of must have exclusives grow.

[@superxmario128]

IGN has always reviewed consoles like this. It's more of a score on its design, features, and how it performs right out of the gate. Obviously, they aren't going to change the score since most consoles these days always get better with more games and system updates. Unless they decide to do a re-review a year or two later.

[@Username-wj8pz]

@@superxmario128 PS4's new update begs to differ

[@KayJune]

@@Username-wj8pz I know, right? PS4 kept getting better and better throughout its life with awesome updates and they just reverse all of that in 1 update and it pisses me and everyone else off

[@InternetMouse]

5 days before the xbox series x comes. Never thought we'd be close to the release date.

[@saulephron8319]

same dude

[@InternetMouse]

@@saulephron8319 I still remember the ps4 slim launch like it was a a week ago.

[@bird-dog81]

@@InternetMouse i remember ps1 coming out like yesterday with ridge racer haha

[@InternetMouse]

@Scott Blackwell I can't wait to play that game.

[@danielfry8097]

'next gen console does not struggle when running previous gen games' - so I would hope. Hardly a stress test for the thing 😕

[@capitcha]

Sometimes it is a stress test. Newer PCs sometimes can’t run older games like Fallout New Vegas because it’s so poorly optimized.

[@Brianvillarreal09]

Let’s be honest, there’s no reason to buy an Xbox series x unless you want you want better performance.

[@BrieoRobino]

@@gon2571 it's the same controller. They just added a share button.

[@valk5041]

Wake me up when Halo infinite launches

[@FlootheLooCroo9183]

Wake me when you need me

[@bluevolt2014]

aight

[@phoenixstrong]

Okay Billie

[@joyee9469]

wake me up before you go go

[@user-fr7vi]

Maybe we should wake you when something a little bit more exciting comes out?

[@kanden27]

I’m just eager for the next Crowbat video of the next gen consoles.

[@bub74sc28]

When the world needed him most he VANISHED

[@EricGiby]

the guy is...like..dead

[@isaacmendez1529]

Fr

[@factory_enslavement]

@@EricGiby like... dead... dead, you know.. for real?

[@aadamkhan5217]

So, should I buy the LG CX OLED or should I stick with my Sony A1 OLED?

[@Sadsobblei6l]

Samsung q90 is way better and brighter than those lg’s

[@kuzzy265]

it got a score of 8

[@78anurag]

Unfair review. Not yet even launched.

[@ofentsematloha2389]

It hasn't even been 10 minutes since the video came out and already dislikes in

[@FlootheLooCroo9183]

Snoys are mad at Xbox over anything

[@ekopermana7150]

Hardcore xbox fanboy seem want 10/10

[@bll1]

There is no KZbin video without dislikes anyway

[@LAGxZombified]

@@FlootheLooCroo9183 you’re name is literally a PlayStation character...

[@jcie3424]

@@LAGxZombified all the more reason to ignore his comment. There are trolls on both sides, obviously its almost impossible to produce a video without dislikes especially for ign since alot of trolls come to their videos. Edit* you can actually see his comments on multiple videos here at ign i saw this guy at a ps5 video of observer: system redux calling it boring

[@Xion_Toshiro]

To be honest; I like the fact Microsoft kept the same menu system. It means less time figuring things out, and more time doing what matters: playing the games.

[@Omar_MH]

It only takes a few minutes to figure where everything is and maybe a couple days max to get used to a new system which could then save you a ton of time and hassle for the standard console life cycle of 7 years so it would be totally worth it.

[@nitroxide17]

The way you evaluate thermal performance is flawed. Keeping silicon temperature low while generating less noise is the goal, not keeping exhaust port temperature low.

[@notmyfinnsta]

Next gen console with the same old controller and UI and without any games to experience “next gen.” They really had to review it based on the performance of old titles lmao.

[@seanthegoat7919]

I'm mainly a PlayStation guy myself the first being ps3 and i have to say the new Xbox looks great. I'm still getting PS5 but i hope everyone enjoys their new Xbox Series X all the same 😊👍

[@MegaShady2000]

Yeah I usually go with the Xbox first .But will definitely be looking for a nice PS5 bundle in the years to come. I always think PS always has sweet limited editions.

[@wra7h]

Remember the days when you were blown away by next gen Graphics? I remember seeing Virtua Fighter on the Dreamcast and my jaw dropped with amazement at the size of the models etc on our TV. Those days are gone.

[@thetrentplays5308]

Yea, it’s not that there’s no difference just not as much

[@josharredondo5922]

Get a pc you’ll feel different

[@deathlab]

I remember being entranced by the visuals of MGS on the psx. Now I get upset when I see hair clip through the character.

[@Ascendedninja6]

I remember Super Mario 64 blew my mind when it came out lol I couldn't believe I could traverse in a 3d world

[@raresmacovei8382]

I still get impressed by visuals. Not blown away, but impressed. Rise of the Tomb Raider, Gears 5, Quantum Break, Uncharted 4, Last of Us Part 2, CoDMW2019, Doom 2016/Eternal, Wolfenstein 2, Dishonored 2, Deus Ex Mankind Divided, Witcher 3, Arkham Knight, Devil May Cry 5, Metro Exodus. We've had and we'll continue to have plenty of jaw dropping visuals.

[@billybones5832]

Hi which Monitor supports 1080p and 120fps/hz over hdmi while using the xbox series x

[@griseldapelican6366]

Most monitors will :)

[@chronosarcanos]

Great review Ryan. Does the series x still need internet for the first boot as xbox one did or will it work as a offline console ? Asking because Im a collector and a console that need internet to boot the first time is bound to become a brick in time when servers are offline. Tks for the great job as always

[@pneumonoultramicroscopicsi4065]

You're in 2020, everything is a service now, but xbox 360 still works and there will be a custom os probably eventually

[@eX8jbn]

No it doesnt

[@renegaderaida526]

@@pneumonoultramicroscopicsi4065 Don Mattrick is that you?

[@chronosarcanos]

@@eX8jbn you are probably right. But I wish you weren't.

[@chronosarcanos]

@@renegaderaida526 hahahahaha best comment ever. Thank you so much

[@omarmaher6521]

Wow the series x looks amazing really. Especially its performance. Congrats to the xbox players 👏 🙌 . Coming from a ps fan

[@ObscureHedgehog]

1:24 ooof that old Windows 98 startup sound. Beautiful :'|

[@GoodGamerMarshmello]

"Full Backwards Compatibility" sounds like Microsoft wants people to forget Xbox One ever existed

[@AdAce21]

2 words: Constant Refinement. I cannot wait to get this beast!! And hot damn, Falconeer looks smooth as silk! I'm so stoked to finally be able to play games that look like this at a consistent 60fps+. And 10:36 - wow that's awesome! Edit: No mention of DMCV: SE, which is exclusive to next-gen?? That alone is a system-seller for me!

[@bizmonkey007]

Basically, if you’re an Xbox fan, you can wait to upgrade to the Series X until next year (or even longer). Beyond the performance enhancements for last-gen games, there’s nothing new there yet.

[@SheepAmongG.O.A.T]

That's like saying any PC gamer who wants to upgrade their CPU or GPU should just wait....well forever, because there won't be anything specific for them.

[@fade1894]

@@SheepAmongG.O.A.T unlike pc, when you buy a console other things change then just the power of it, like ui controller and etc. In the case of the series x and s tho, they both are the exact same as last gen it’s just they have more power, so unless you want more power and need it now. You can hold of for another year or so

[@SheepAmongG.O.A.T]

@@fade1894 NEED has nothing to do with gaming. Why would I hold off? it's still going to cost $500 in a year lol. There's no point in 'holding off' if I can get one now. What I'm holding off is building another PC while I wait for PC tech to chill for a while.

[@fade1894]

@@SheepAmongG.O.A.T it’s still gonna cost $100 in a year but it’s still hard as hell to find anywhere and it really isn’t that different so it really comes down to if you wanna play games at higher resolutions and frame rates now or if you’re fine with what you have you can wait a year or so

[@CyberOwl1981]

5 days and it arrives! can't wait !!!! I used to buy Playstatations day one in the past but the Series X convinced me to buy that one first!

[@angelalvarez7257]

Also making a switch. Last gen I believed ps4 was the better option and it was. This year I think the better option is the series x. Hope I am right...

[@LeesChannel]

@@angelalvarez7257 You are right. Tons of people are making the switch, myself included!

[@Nicholasw991]

For those who were expecting more in the home screen, it was told from the beginning that everything will be the same as the Xbox One but rather a optional hardware upgrade for those who want more out of their console.

[@mrmcfloppy2713]

As an ex console gamer and current pc gamer, i'm happy for you guys

[@isaacwest276]

Ayo is this man complaining about Microsoft not being greedy and not having backwards compatibility come later and force players to get the new console???

[@megamoviez]

“You’re mileage may vary” while he’s playing a racing game 😂

[@borismuller86]

*your

[@thenextlevel123]

@@borismuller86 Your (capital at beginning)

[@thomascook9104]

It’s crazy to think that the Xbox one/ PS4 came out in 2013

[@anbu9643]

As a PlayStation player, it’s honestly great seeing Xbox reviving themselves and their consumers benefitting from it, enjoy the series x and s guys, I’m pretty sure you will not regret it

[@kidssnyder9680]

@Scott Blackwell ok

[@victorbrz101]

I’ve been with Xbox since the original . At this time I just done feel the need to upgrade (coming from an Xbox One x ) . I will be buying the ps5 so I can play some exclusive games, change things up a bit. Will deff keep my Xbox one x also... then down the line I’ll deff get the Xbox, maybe when fable comes out 😉

[@malekaius]

By then, maybe the price will even have dropped and the games in the pipeline will be out

[@outspolsis]

im also an xbox one x owner and I´ll do just the same, get a ps5 for exclusives and play microsoft games on my pc

[@Doinkk]

Man, a shame that there’s no brand spanking new launch games to play :/

[@martinkarleskind8697]

Last gen had the same problem, even with the ps4. All in time bro

[@icarus9980]

@@martinkarleskind8697 that’s always the sad thing about new generation

[@mattallred]

In 8 years a new console will be coming out any day and you’ll be looking at all the games that gen you never played That’s what’s happening to me now anyway

[@maceomillions2192]

@@mattallred I'm still looking at PS2/PS3 games that I never played lol

[@PetalsFourArmor]

Gonna have to wait at least another 2-3 years for TRULY next gen games

[@jamesc907]

So if you run games of ur external 4TB hard drive, will it run at 4k and 60FPS? or does it need to be installed on the internal storage?

[@monkeyspice2010]

Great review. Love the attention to detail and 4K visuals to get a sense of what gameplay will look like.

[@Faceybabybaby]

mins just came in today. Can't wait! Waiting for my tech to come and mount my TV. I feel like a kid right now. Lol

[@adamschulz9719]

So pumped! It’s 11-10-2020 and 12:23am for me right now and my pre order from Best Buy hasn’t even shipped yet so here’s hoping it ships today and gets delivered today!! 🤞🏻

[@gamerman5717]

Can you use Xbox one rechargeable battery packs with Xbox series X's new controllers or would you need to get a new one?

[@whatevs4evs254]

You can use them. They're compatible, in fact you can use xbox one controllers on a series x.