{"id":1232,"date":"2018-01-09T11:03:55","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T03:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/?p=1232"},"modified":"2018-01-09T11:03:55","modified_gmt":"2018-01-09T03:03:55","slug":"xbox-one-x-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/xbox-one-x-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Xbox One X Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>4K gaming and HDR visuals offered by the latest and greatest from Microsoft, yet.<\/p>\n<p>Announced at E3 2016 and released on 7th November 2017, the highly anticipated Xbox One X (formerly known as Project Scorpio) packs a heavy punch in terms of graphics prowess while having a very slim form factor. But is it worth the upgrade from the Xbox One S or the Xbox One?<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_11 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/xbox-one-x-review\/#Specs_and_Form_Factor\" title=\"Specs and Form Factor\">Specs and Form Factor<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/xbox-one-x-review\/#Console_Experience\" title=\"Console Experience\">Console Experience<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/xbox-one-x-review\/#The_Competition\" title=\"The Competition\">The Competition<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/xbox-one-x-review\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specs_and_Form_Factor\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Specs and Form Factor<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Here are the Specifications for the Xbox One X<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 8 Core AMD Custom CPU clocked at 2.3GHz<br \/>\n\u2022 6 Teraflops CPU, AMD Radeon-based graphics clocked at 1172MHz<br \/>\n\u2022 12GB GDDR5 memory<br \/>\n\u2022 Dimensions: 30 x 24 x 6 cm<br \/>\n\u2022 Weight: 3.8kg<br \/>\n\u2022 Power consumption: 245W<\/p>\n<p>Even though it has much more processing power compared to the previous versions, the X has the smallest size of the Xbox One consoles (300 x 240 x 60mm) and weighs around 3.8kgs. The matte black finish and design of the One X makes it highly appealing to the eye, and blends in with all your other entertainment gear. It looks much sleeker compared to the One and One S consoles.<\/p>\n<p>For connectivity, there is an HDMI 2.0 output at the back, along with an HDMI 1.4 input to plug in your Set-top box through the console, like the original Xbox One, which makes it your home entertainment hub, thanks to the TV and OneGuide features. The X also contains 3 USB 3.0 ports which can be used to connect an external hard disk, charge a controller, or connecting the Kinect sensor through an adapter. It also offers Ethernet connectivity along with Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi functionality.<\/p>\n<p>The new console works well with all former Xbox One accessories, including the controllers, though a slightly improved one is included inside the box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/XBox-One-X-2.jpeg\" alt=\"XBox One X review\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/XBox-One-X-2.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/XBox-One-X-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/XBox-One-X-2-400x267.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Console_Experience\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Console Experience<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The graphics are stunning, especially with the latest racing game Forza Motorsport 7 on the Xbox One consoles. So, if you are a fan of cars or racing games, Forza\u2019s newest game alone may make the steep price point of the One X worth it.<\/p>\n<p>Older titles like Assassin\u2019s Creed Origins, Shadow of Mordor have enhanced graphics and run very smoothly on the new console. The load times are also lower on the new Xbox One X.<br \/>\nThe new 4K Ultra High Definition Blu-ray player of the Xbox One X is excellent for movie lovers and makes it your one-stop home entertainment hub.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Competition\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Competition<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Many struggle to choose the One X when the One S costs less than half the price of the former and also has the 4K UHD Blu-ray player. The major difference between the two consoles is their load times. The One X is roughly 4 times faster than the One S, so if you are not bothered by longer load times, then you can go for the Xbox One S. Personally, as a casual gamer, I don\u2019t find that the faster load times are worth paying an extra 300 dollars but this really depends on personal preference. For serious gamers that want the best possible experience, the Xbox One X would be the option for you.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, there aren\u2019t enough Xbox One X exclusive games yet, so far only Forza Motorsport 7 is on the list. On the other hand, Sony currently a lot of exclusives on the PlayStation, like the award-winning \u2018The Last of Us\u2019 and \u2018God of War\u2019 series, with more on the way.<\/p>\n<p>Another issue to mention is that the Xbox One X has no Virtual Reality (VR) offering yet, even though the console is more than capable of handling it seamlessly. Microsoft have not hinted at adding the feature in the console\u2019s future. So, it may give Sony an advantage at that front with their PSVR technology.<\/p>\n<p>However, compared to its rival, the Sony PS4 Pro, the Xbox One X has 6 teraflops of processing power compared to 4.12 teraflops for the PS4 Pro and is roughly 1.5 times faster than the PS4 Pro.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/xbox-one-x-vs-ps4-pro.png\" alt=\"xbox one x\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/xbox-one-x-vs-ps4-pro.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/xbox-one-x-vs-ps4-pro-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/xbox-one-x-vs-ps4-pro-400x224.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Summary<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Good:<br \/>\n\u2022 Native 4K gaming @ 60fps<br \/>\n\u2022 Power packed<br \/>\n\u2022 Supports Dolby Atmos<br \/>\n\u2022 Great 4K Blu-ray player<\/p>\n<p>The Bad:<br \/>\n\u2022 High price point of $500<br \/>\n\u2022 Small 4K game library at launch<\/p>\n<p>My rating of the Xbox One X:<br \/>\nDesign: 5\/5<br \/>\nGameplay: 5\/5<br \/>\nGame catalogue at launch: 3\/5<br \/>\nLoad times: 5\/5<br \/>\nOverall: 4.5\/5<\/p>\n<p>The bottom line: The new Xbox One X is an ultra-powerful console that offers an amazing gaming and entertainment experience in one package. So, if you\u2019re an avid gamer without budgetary restrictions looking for a worthwhile experience for the same price as a basic gaming PC, then Microsoft\u2019s newest powerhouse is well worth getting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>4K gaming and HDR visuals offered by the latest and greatest from Microsoft, yet. Announced at E3 2016 and released on 7th November 2017, the highly anticipated Xbox One X (formerly known as Project Scorpio) packs a heavy punch in terms of graphics prowess while having a very slim form factor. But is it worth the upgrade from the Xbox One S or the Xbox One? 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