X-Box Series X: on the insideĬompared to previous generations, the Xbox Series X sets a new benchmark for raw graphics power and processing speed. It worked with our reference TV without a hitch. This allows you to power on/off and change the volume of your TV through the console. It’s good to see that the Series X supports the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard to control displays. ![]() We just then needed to calibrate our High Dynamic Range (HDR) levels, but the default state was pretty decent. This included a low-latency mode for a faster response time and variable frame rate to avoid tearing and stuttering during gameplay. The Xbox app is a great way to breeze through setup.įor connecting to the TV, the Xbox Series X recognised our HDMI 2.1 compliant LG 65in CX 4K Smart Cinema OLED TV and automatically applied the best video settings. At least this isn’t as bad as re-downloading from the internet. At the time of writing, it looks like we’ll need to install Assassin’s Creed: Origins from the CD. We just had to re-install these via the internet. Also, The Witcher 3, copied but not the DLCs, and we couldn’t load a saved game without them. It would just keep failing during the process. However we did have some issues transferring some games including Assassin’s Creed: Origins. Incompatible games didn’t appear in the copy list, which is handy. Once linked, we could select the games that we wanted to copy over the Wi-Fi network. Instead of re-downloading literally hundreds of gigabytes, we used the wireless transfer option. We had a lot of games stored on our previous Xbox One X. You can choose to import your previous console’s settings too or set up as a new device. It will then update the console as well as the controller. This includes connecting your Gamertag and synching the Xbox Wireless Controller. Just choose the ‘set up a console’ setting and it will guide you through the process. New owners will be able to fire up their new consoles quickly with the Xbox mobile app. This measures 39 cm tall, which may be too long or high to fit on many shelves and entertainment units. However, the Playstation 5 is ‘the biggest console in modern history’ according to The Verge. ![]() The Series X is 30.1 cm tall by 15.1 cm deep by 15.1 cm wide. Overall, the design is by no means flamboyant, unlike the Playstation 5, and thankfully, not as tall. When positioning your console, Microsoft recommends leaving 4 centimetres of space around it. There’s also a grill on the back for more heat dissipation. We tested it at 40 decibels after an hour of gameplay. With the device on, the fan doesn’t appear to make any more noise than the old model. On the rear are all the standard ports such as an HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, two USB 3.1 connectors, memory expansion and a power plug. There’s a very large cooling fan at the top, with some racy ‘Xbox green’ paint visible through the grille. The Blu-ray drive works in both orientations, and otherwise the front of the minimalist case is unobstructed, apart from an illuminated power button, eject and sync buttons. You can either stand it up or rest it lengthwise thanks to four rubber feet along one side. It has a similar volume to the Xbox Series One and PlayStation 4 but is shaped more like a tall cube than a flat rectangle. ![]() In terms of looks, the Series X doesn’t make too much of a statement. Meet the family – Xbox Series X | S Xbox Series X – on the outside Once games have been written natively for the latest Xbox consoles, then we’ll really see what this generation is capable of. This generally includes increases in resolution, more realistic lighting effects and higher frame rates. What we have are existing games that have been enhanced for the new consoles. As games can take years to create, there aren’t any truly ‘native’ titles ready right now. Another important consideration is that initial impressions of the Series X’s gameplay are inexorably linked to the quality of games available.
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