Metal Jesus Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Microsoft sent me and a bunch of YouTubers, streamers, social media people an Xbox Series X for early review and here are my honest thoughts on it. I have to say, having the ability to play 4 generations of Xbox titles is pretty damn great. Also the 1TB SSD really is a game changer when it comes to load times. In the video I show how Red Dead Redemption II boots up in 30 seconds on Xbox Series X when compared to almost 1:30 for Xbox One X. I also cover what I like and don't like about the new controller, my thoughts on the Xbox interface, design of the console and more. If you have specific questions, go ahead and ask here and I'll see what I can do! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) I have no question before watching but it is nice, if I am understanding this correctly, to see them finally deliver on the promise of true backwards compatibility. To be clear, it is not necessarily important to me, I am not even necessarily convinced it is a good idea if it holds back a system in any way though that does not seem to be the case with the Xbox Series X being the current most powerful system, but past consoles promises of backwards compatibility always seemed half ass or just a means to get one to re-download or buy the titles all over again. If this truly is a case of just inserting the original media you already own and having it play that is cool. Edited November 6, 2020 by OldSchoolRetroGamer expand info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMaddog Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Backwards Compatibility is simple...if you can play it on an Xbox One, it can be played on a Series S/X. But not all OG & 360 games are playable unless they were made available for the Xbox One, but there's a large library of 360 games that are and they do get improved on the newer systems. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I’m with Metal Jesus. I’ll wait till Halo Infinite launches before I even consider upgrading from my Xbox One X. Although I do play Red Dead Online almost every day and shorter load times would be nice. ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) Thats cool. I wish they would send me some free stuff. Edited November 9, 2020 by 0078265317 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+adamchevy Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 I don’t own an Xbox console of any generation right now. I’m thinking about picking up a series X with their subscription model. Game pass looks like a great way to try a bunch of games as Mr. Metal mentioned in his video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hydro Thunder Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 It would sure be nice if they would make it 100% compatible with the OG Xbox, to save a bunch of us the hassle of finding the best HDMI solution for our OG Xboxes (LevelHike does pretty good, but not great IMO0. Is it really such a crime to want to play MechAssault, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Blood Wake, Buffy TVS, and Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance in 720p or 1080p? I know that's dreaming as the OG Xbox is like, super impossible to emulate, and likely would mean a LOT of effort to get a newer system 100% back compat. But srsly MS, you hook that up, you're going to sell more systems to old geezers like me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 2 hours ago, 0078265317 said: Thats cool. I wish they would send me some free stuff. Easy, just start a Youtube channel, gain thousands of subscribers and then you too may qualify for "free stuff" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 9 hours ago, OldSchoolRetroGamer said: Easy, just start a Youtube channel, gain thousands of subscribers Easier said then done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, 0078265317 said: Easier said then done. No kidding? ? Edited November 9, 2020 by OldSchoolRetroGamer addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+adamchevy Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I would love to see a Review that discusses backwards compatibility on the Series X vs the PS5 of the same games to see which one performs better. I’m sure Digital foundry is already working on that video, but you could beat them to the punch. It could even just be a preference type video not a hard technical data reason type video. Or just another back compat video that discusses your old favorites on the new systems and what improvements that you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlysublime Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 On 11/6/2020 at 7:02 PM, Zeptari1 said: I’m with Metal Jesus. I’ll wait till Halo Infinite launches before I even consider upgrading from my Xbox One X. Although I do play Red Dead Online almost every day and shorter load times would be nice. ? I love my One X, but the Series X makes gaming a better experience in almost every way. Even One X-enhanced games run better. some games go from 30 fps to 60 fps. there's no more framerate hiccups. games load wicked fast. even some of the textures are sharper even though both consoles are 4k (less dynamic resolution switching on the Series X). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, onlysublime said: I love my One X, but the Series X makes gaming a better experience in almost every way. Even One X-enhanced games run better. some games go from 30 fps to 60 fps. there's no more framerate hiccups. games load wicked fast. even some of the textures are sharper even though both consoles are 4k (less dynamic resolution switching on the Series X). Never owning a One X I think longer load times and framerate issues would feel very weird to me Guess I am glad I started with the Series X. Everything is incredibly smooth and fast. Loving this console. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlysublime Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 yes, loving my Series X too. that's my primary and on my LG 55CX in my bedroom. the One X goes in the family room on the Samsung. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+adamchevy Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I don’t have an X but My S is very snappy! I hope to find an X someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I've changed my mind, I can't wait for Infinites release to buy my new Xbox. I'd buy one now if I could find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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