Microsoft·console
Xbox Series X
Based on 82 credible posts from Bluesky, Hacker News & YouTube. 48 filtered out as bot-like or off-topic.
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Scored September 27, 2026
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Owner reviews
Overall owner mood
Owners are split: 55% of 82 reviews are positive, 21% negative, and the rest mixed or neutral. Praise centers on price & value and performance. The most common complaint is software & ai (6 owners). Owners with 6+ months of use feel about the same (60% positive).
What owners like
Price & value praised by 7 owners
“Series X is a great all around system with some great exclusives and the value of GP.”
Performance praised by 3 owners
“For me all I need is acceptable smoothness, decent-ish performance, but most importantly an enjoyable gameplay experience and (primarily for me) a very strong narrative focus.”
What owners complain about
Software & AI raised by 6 owners
“There were definitely some glitches, but for the most part it’s an absolutely stunning experience.”
Build & durability raised by 4 owners
“Today's AAA games are wash rinse repeats IPs and most are broken when first released.”
Price & value raised by 4 owners
“I'll keep my Xbox One X for a few more years until the PRO models of current generation consoles are released, not at all worth upgrading today.”
Display raised by 2 owners
“I got it on the product and I'm annoyed that the menu screens sclhow mouse buttons in the bottom corner for the controls, like it's not been properly optimised or converted for the Console at all”
What owners talk about
- Price & value7 praise · 4 complain
- Software & AI0 praise · 6 complain
- Build & durability1 praise · 4 complain
- Performance3 praise · 1 complain
- Display1 praise · 2 complain
- Controls & input1 praise · 2 complain
- Connectivity0 praise · 2 complain
- Sound1 praise · 1 complain
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Coming from the xbox 1x it's definitely a upgrade having it for over 6 months and having vent breathable covers it dosent sounds like a get engine is turning on evrytime I'm playing a game
[...] Two years in and I would say it’s definitely worth buying. [...]
I bought my Series X on eBay during the pandemic. Had to outbid a few people, but it has been worth it so far. [...]
Mine and my Mrs has all marks all over it for no reason it’s got like liquid marks on it and we’ve both had to replace the controllers I’m on about my 7th controller (9 months in)
I have my series x still launch and i am still more than satisfied with it. The hardware is just perfect. I also bought a series s some time later, so that i am able to play at my girlfriends home as well and use cloudsaving to continue gaming at any place. Last year i also bought a PS5 because of GOW and Horizon and i had also lot of fun with it. [...] After having all these systems and also limited time, i said i have to sell the xboxes or the ps5. [...] And if i am honest, the Ps5 was not turned on since months, even before i had my steam deck. So it was an easy decission to sell the PS5.
After the Xbox 360 era, which I thought was fantastic buying a PS4 and nine years later, sick to death of the network. [...]
I've had a Series S a couple of years now.. wanted the X obviously but back then they were so rare and i didn't want to pay scalpers stupid money. [...] My Series S is still great on my LG OLED
[...] So i started to think about getting X and maybe later sell my series S but i dunno, is it worth it to grab series X now, Early 2024 or what should i aim for? My series S is awesome as mentioned but yeah the storage bugs me and the fact that some games i would love to enjoy on 60fps ain't happenning for S. [...]
I was one of those that couldn’t find a PS5 in 2020 and was lucky to find an Xbox series x at a Bestbuy. [...] I can’t even move my Xbox to my living room and connect to WiFi, maybe unless I play with some hidden settings. [...]
I have the halo edition from two Christmases ago, not opened it yet. I have the PS5 also, need to try the final fantasy remake.
bought an xbox series x + gamepass at the start of covid lockdowns. [...]
I just bought an Xbox Series X and logged in via QR code and Xbox app on my phone. No need to type into the console.
[...] I bought most of my Xbox 360 games digitally, and I have been able to play them on my Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and now they are even bringing them to PC. [...]
Xbox is in complete disarray and is imploding. I haven’t owned a PlayStation in decades. If my son’s Xbox Series X (the worst naming ever) suddenly dies, we’ll either switch to PlayStation or build a PC.
It's a shame because the Steam Deck is the best gaming device I've used in many years. My Xbox One and Xbox Series X are both lackluster compared to my Deck IMHO. [...]
I think the Xbox Series X will be my last Xbox after owning Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and the Xbox Series X. [...] I bought it because I had every other Xbox and it seemed like the next logical step. That coupled with most games feeling like lootboxes wrapped in just enough of a game to justify calling it one, at higher and higher price points, all while trying to get more money after they've taken your $70/$80 for the base game. [...]
If you think in terms of ownership, even then digital is not that bad. I’ve owned digital games since Xbox 360 and I can still play them to this day on my Xbox series X. But not all of my physical games CD/DVDs are in mint condition and some have scratches.
I recently began developing an app for Xbox Series X/S. [...]
[...] I got tired of building gaming PCs, and after another long day of making computers work, enjoy turning on an Xbox Series X and just doing what the box is there for, much as I appreciate the glass slab in my pocket just doing what it is there for, every single time, without fail, for nearly 2 decades now. [...] Mobile Computing: On the contrary, for both business office work and content creation, and leisure travel logistics and media creation, an iPad Pro with keyboard and trackpad would generally be preferable to a Macbook Pro or Air or Neo if people spent the couple weeks necessary to get used to the different computing paradigm. Once that sinks in, you may find carrying an iPhone, folding bluetooth keyboard with multi-touch pad, and a Switch 2 USB-C + PowerDelivery + HDMI cable means you can field work on any 4K hotel TV or AirBnB monitor: Like this: With this: But that's better suited for media. iPad Pro + 5G chip + keyboard w/ trackpad is your dual monitor work bet w/ this same cable. [...]
Sounds like a concept of a plan. [...] After the lack of exclusives on the Xbox Series X, their game pass shenanigans, and the horrible UX decisions over the years, the Xbox brand is trash to me. [...]
This is a big miss for me. I can’t use my TVs 120Hz VRR mode without HDMI 2.1. I realize the Xbox Series X is beleaguered at this point, but apart from playing games that are on Steam but not Xbox, I can’t see why I would prefer the Steam Machine.
it meets or exceeds the ps5 and xbox series x, so it might not be top tier, but it'll be fine. I have a plenty good time on my series x, cant think of any stutters.
[...] Yeah, i'll play competitive multiplayer on dedicated hardware (primarily Xbox Series X because i refuse to own a Windows machine and i'm too lazy for Linux right now -- also, i'm hoping against hope for a real Steam console), but Geforce Now has been wonderful for other things, survival, crafting, MMO, single player RPGs, Cyberpunk, Battlefield, pretty much anything you can deal with a few milliseconds of input latency. [...]
I have an xBox series X, a 32" 4K monitor, an HP EliteDesk SFF PC/homelab/media server and all the assorted gubbins to make everything work, that survived a 15h international flight with one layover packed in my checked luggage. Strategically placed underwear and socks can do wonders to protect things.
[...] He used to get the latest version of the fifa game every year, because the "graphics were so much better in this one", he went into debt for an xbox series X because of the better graphics that it offered, now he's recently built a custom gaming PC, primarily because he could eke better (you guessed it) graphics out of the games he plays. [...] For me all I need is acceptable smoothness, decent-ish performance, but most importantly an enjoyable gameplay experience and (primarily for me) a very strong narrative focus. [...]
I have an 6 yo LG OLED and bought a Xbox series x on release. I've had the firmware update disabled too, because I couldn't think of a reason why I would want it to update. [...] Well, when I got the Xbox, it worked. But a few months after, it wouldn't receive any signal on my TV. After some googling, it turned out that the Xbox had a firmware update which now made them incompatible. [...] So I updated the firmware on the TV for the first time and it worked again. A few months later, the same happened again and I was forced to update another time. So, just as a cautionary message: if your TV has appliances which need to be updated connected to it they might become unusable/essentially bricked if you decide to do that.
The portability was amusing but then turned out to be absolutely phenomenal (and likely resulted in multiple sales to individual households). It both saved them from having to work out what to do with the handhelds, and introduced parents to "the kids can just bring it with them". I have an Xbox Series X and I'm still not sure I got "the right one" but since I got it as a glorified blurry player that can also play games maybe, it's fine as is.
[...] If you have an XBox Series X or S and GamePass I highly recommend giving it a try. [...] There were definitely some glitches, but for the most part it’s an absolutely stunning experience.
I got it on Xbox Series X and I'm annoyed that the menu screens sclhow mouse buttons in the bottom corner for the controls, like it's not been properly optimised or converted for the Console at all
You people think professional wrestlers are stupid? I bought an XBox Series X!
That’s hilarious, I was just thinking the other day that I owned it on Xbox series X, but I don’t have a copy of it on the new PC I bought this year. I was thinking about buying it again once the expansion comes out and now I don’t have to.
Nintendo lost me after the N64 which to this day I still hold dear. PS1 XBox 360PS2 PS3One PS4 One X Switch 2 PS5 or Xbox Series X Just my opinion and my journey, but in the weeks I have had the Switch 2, it has reignited my love of gaming in a way the others couldn't.
i’m going to be real, i’m having way more fun with the xbox series x than i have had with the ps5 these last couple of months. it’s mainly the inclusion of xbox 360 & original xbox backwards compatibility that i have been enjoying. gamesky
I bought an Xbox Series X for the specific purpose of playing a version of Sonic Unleashed that didn't run like ass. [...]
I wanted a PS5 but they were unavailable at the time ended up settling for Xbox series s I love it! I ended up buying a Ps5 and selling it. I still have my Xbox series s, and I still play it almost everyday.
[...] I bought a series S because the Series X wasn’t available. [...] Then the PS5 was available but limited but it was easier to get a Series X by that time so I traded in my Series X for the PS5 and immediately had buyers remorse and bought another series X two months later. [...]
Upgraded from a Series S (loved that little guy!) and the difference is astonishing. Soooo glad I did!
I still have a good chunk of physical copies of Xbox 360 and Xbox one, so I went for the series x. Very happy with it.
The Xbox Series X is still the best system. [...]
I bought a Series S on launch day and still perfectly happy with it. I don't really care about resolution, I just want to play the newest games. So I paid 200 euro less and with GamePass I am very happy.
I just got one brandnew Xbox Series X for 359 Euros . The price was unbeateable. [...]
thanks, you make make re-think again to sell my xbox series X.. [...]
I have a problem with its cooling fan that from time to time stops … any solution?
I got my kids a Series S and more recently picked up one for myself. I don't have a state of the art home theatre or anything so a Series S is all I need and a great upgrade from the PS4 I bought off a friend years ago for a hundred bux!
I have a ps5 and series s, as much as i love the exclusives on ps5 i still play on my xbox more due to game pass saving me soooooo much money. I ordered a series x because of this, the series s is cool but i got tired of a lot of games being capped to 30 fps with no performance mode options. [...]
I got me an Xbox One x just to get a hands on the console gaming and love it so much. Looking for upgrading to the series x.
I bought a series x a month ago and i play it more than my PS5. With starfield and game pass I haven’t touched my PS5…until Spider-Man drops of course lol
For me the Series X is currently unusable because of a years old sound issue that causes crackling in the XBox menu and which translates into games even causing grafic glitches (and I'm talking about popular and recent games like Starfield or Cyberpunk). [...] With my console, I went fine for 3 weeks then this issue appeared suddenly making the console a throw-away.
[...] I've had a PlayStation 5 one year after it came out. [...]
I just wish the Xbox had the haptic feedback like ps5. Just feels outdated without it
Xbox Series X long-term: how it holds up
Owners like it more the longer they have it (+19 points after 1 year or more).
- First months67% recommend · 3 owners
- 1 year or more86% recommend · 7 owners
When problems show up
- Software & AItypically around 13 months · 2 reports
The claims, and the evidence
What the brand claims
- True 4K gamingOwners agreePerformance: 3 of 4 positive
- Up to 120 frames per secondOwners agreePerformance: 3 of 4 positive
- 12 teraflops of processing powerOwners agreePerformance: 3 of 4 positive
- 1TB custom NVMe SSDOwners agreePerformance: 3 of 4 positive
- Quick ResumeOwners agreePerformance: 3 of 4 positive
- Xbox Velocity ArchitectureOwners agreePerformance: 3 of 4 positive
- Hardware-accelerated ray tracingOwners agreePerformance: 3 of 4 positive
- Backward compatible with thousands of games
What owners report
“Coming from the xbox 1x it's definitely a upgrade having it for over 6 months and having vent breathable covers it dosent sounds like a get engine is turning on evrytime I'm playing a game”
after 6 monthsView on YouTube“[...] Two years in and I would say it’s definitely worth buying. [...]”
after 2 yearsView on YouTube“Mine and my Mrs has all marks all over it for no reason it’s got like liquid marks on it and we’ve both had to replace the controllers I’m on about my 7th controller (9 months in)”
after 9 monthsView on YouTube“[...] So i started to think about getting X and maybe later sell my series S but i dunno, is it worth it to grab series X now, Early 2024 or what should i aim for? My series S is awesome as mentioned but yeah the storage bugs me and the fact that some games i would love to enjoy on 60fps ain't happenning for S. [...]”
after 2 yearsView on YouTube
Common Xbox Series X problems
Issues at least two owners independently report.
- Software & AI6 mentionsView on Hacker News
“I have an 6 yo LG OLED and bought a Xbox series x on release. I've had the firmware update disabled too, because I couldn't think of a reason why I would want it to update. [...] Well, when I got the Xbox, it worked. But a few months after, it wouldn't receive any signal on my TV. After some googling, it turned out that the Xbox had a firmware update which now made them incompatible. [...] So I updated the firmware on the TV for the first time and it worked again. A few months later, the same happened again and I was forced to update another time. So, just as a cautionary message: if your TV has appliances which need to be updated connected to it they might become unusable/essentially bricked if you decide to do that.”
- Build & durability4 mentionsView on Hacker News
“Xbox is in complete disarray and is imploding. I haven’t owned a PlayStation in decades. If my son’s Xbox Series X (the worst naming ever) suddenly dies, we’ll either switch to PlayStation or build a PC.”
- Connectivity2 mentionsView on Hacker News
“I have an 6 yo LG OLED and bought a Xbox series x on release. I've had the firmware update disabled too, because I couldn't think of a reason why I would want it to update. [...] Well, when I got the Xbox, it worked. But a few months after, it wouldn't receive any signal on my TV. After some googling, it turned out that the Xbox had a firmware update which now made them incompatible. [...] So I updated the firmware on the TV for the first time and it worked again. A few months later, the same happened again and I was forced to update another time. So, just as a cautionary message: if your TV has appliances which need to be updated connected to it they might become unusable/essentially bricked if you decide to do that.”
- Price & value4 mentionsView on Hacker News
“I think the Xbox Series X will be my last Xbox after owning Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and the Xbox Series X. [...] I bought it because I had every other Xbox and it seemed like the next logical step. That coupled with most games feeling like lootboxes wrapped in just enough of a game to justify calling it one, at higher and higher price points, all while trying to get more money after they've taken your $70/$80 for the base game. [...]”
- Display2 mentionsView on Bluesky
“I got it on Xbox Series X and I'm annoyed that the menu screens sclhow mouse buttons in the bottom corner for the controls, like it's not been properly optimised or converted for the Console at all”
- Controls & input2 mentionsView on Bluesky
“I got it on Xbox Series X and I'm annoyed that the menu screens sclhow mouse buttons in the bottom corner for the controls, like it's not been properly optimised or converted for the Console at all”