Is it worth buying an Xbox One X? What you need to know before buying and more
Pre-orders for the XOneX are open, so let's compare it with the previous models (XOne and XOneS). Does it make sense to pay 39,990 rubles for “Project Scorpio” now or wait?
Not much time left before the release of the third XboxOne game console. It is impossible to fully judge it until users have the device, but there is already enough information to compare and start thinking about upgrading or purchasing.
Announcement of XBOX-OneX (4K trailer).
Comparison of characteristics of three generations of Xbox One.
According to Microsoft, the new console will be 40% more powerful than all existing consoles on the market.
- The overall performance of Xbox One X is 6.0 Teraflops. This is more than 4.5 times the capabilities of the original XOne and S ( 1.3 and 1.4 TFLOPS respectively).
- The SoC is manufactured by AMD and includes an 8-core CPU(CPU) based on AMD Jaguar. The updated OneX clock speed has increased to 2.3 GHz, while previous models it amounts to 1.75 GHz.
- GPU increased to 40 cores, which is almost three times more than X-One and S ( 12 pieces). The cores are also optimized for DirectX 12 and will run at up to 1.172 MHz.
- The flash memory capacity of all consoles is 8 GB.
- RAM in OneX is larger and faster – 12GB GDDR5. This gives developers a lot more options and will really help the system handle 4K content. Classic One has 8GB DDR3.
- A 1TB hard drive will also become 50% faster, which will allow you to launch games and the system faster.
- X's energy consumption will increase to 245W(in "Esk" it was 120W), but thanks to the Hovis Method, the console will adjust power to the load.
All accessories from previous Xbox-Ones are compatible with the updated version.
Design and appearance of Xbox One X.
As for the design, there are not many significant differences from the previous console. The new product has been returned to its original black color, while the S has a snow-white body. The perforated housing will provide good cooling, and a vertical stand for Xbox One X will help save space near your TV.
Remained on the front panel glowing logo, and USB port, IR receiver and button for synchronizing the gamepad (it remains the same).
On the rear panel there are: port for 220V, HDMI-out, HDMI-in, 2xUSB, IR-out, Optical out, Ethernet.
The developers claim that X will be the smallest among other XBoxes.
- One-X – 30×24×6 cm. Weight 3.8 kg.
- One-S– 29.5×23×6.5 cm. Weight 2.9 kg.
- One– 34.3×24.3×8 cm. Weight 3.5 kg.
A clear evolution is visible. S was 40% smaller than the original version, given that the power supply was built into the console. The new product for 2017 will become a little more compact, but not easier.
Front view of Xbox One X (Project-Scorpio)
Image in 4K and HDR.
Finally, it will be possible to display clearer details and more realistic visual effects. Original One version boasts only traditional 1080p. One-S and X received support for 4K Blu-ray discs, as well as streaming video in 4K and HDR formats with a resolution of 2160p.
Although we don't know exactly what Xbox One X is capable of, Microsoft showed off a number of games at E3 2017 that will support full 60 FPS playback at 4K.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) is a technology for displaying a wider range of bright and dark light sources, usually using OLED or local dimming. Explosions and other special effects look real. The first Xbox simply can't display that many shades.
Xbox One S and X only support HDR 10. On compatible TVs and monitors, it provides noticeable visual improvement in games. At the same time, “X” will provide improvements for regular Full HD screens.
Video HDMI output version 2.0b will be able to display 2160 pixels in height at 60Hz.
AMD FreeSync is an anti-aliasing system for adaptive synchronization between the video card and the screen. Requires monitor support.
Side view of Xbox One X (ProjectScorpio)
Content, toys and exclusives.
Along with the announcement of “Scorpio”, 42 projects were presented, of which 22 were exclusive. In addition, Microsoft announced that games for the original X-One will be fully playable on the new console.
At the same time, the price for OneS was reduced to 19,900 rubles in Russia ($250 in the USA), which looks very tasty.
Which of the current set-top boxes you choose will depend on your budget and whether you have 4K HDR TV or intention to buy it.
But you definitely shouldn’t buy a regular Xbox-One in a store. There will soon be a lot of used items at flea markets at a good price.
This is not a new generation. It's just Xbox One on steroids. Microsoft followed Sony and its Playstation 4 Pro and released the same thing, but much more powerful. So if you have an Xbox One S, sit tight.
2. A small number of exclusive games
A small amount of exclusive games. Of course, there are titles that could show real power lurking in the Xbox One X. There are real gems like Forza Motorsport 7 or Gears of War 4, but it's still too little.
3. It's pointless without a 4K TV
Without good TV 4K is nowhere. Some will say that this argument is very far-fetched, because the Xbox One X can run on FullHD TVs without any problems. Having at the same time quite a lot of improvements, from best textures, before better anti-aliasing. But probably no one will argue that the full potential of this console can only be revealed in conjunction with a 4K TV and an extended HDR range.
4. Not much different from Xbox One S
Fierce competition with... Xbox One S. Does this seem funny? Maybe a little, but ask yourself the question - with what new xbox Is One X better than the old one? If you look at it as a whole, there are quite a few differences. With the new X, we're buying raw power whose true potential may only be revealed sometime in the future. Unfortunately, this will have to wait a bit. Widget from SocialMart
5. High price
Price... And in it I see the most big problem Xbox One X. Don’t fool yourself, 40,000 rubles is a pretty hefty sum for a console, especially for people of a slightly older generation (25+). And even this is even a little more expensive than the Playstation 4 Pro. Xbox One S can now be bought for less than 18,000 rubles. And there is a very high probability that as a result, you will not notice the difference for the next couple of years.Is it worth buying an Xbox One X?
A new console is always a joy. It's a shame that the Xbox One X doesn't offer many perks that would somehow make it a more exclusive platform. Such as, for example, a more interesting interface, or special functions, or, most importantly, games that would make your friends' jaws drop.But even with all that missing, it's still an interesting top-end option for those just thinking about getting into the world of consoles. Or for those who finally decided to give up the Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 and buy something really new. Most likely, in this case it is better to buy for the future.
An update to the Xbox One console so early in the industry may be confusing or alarming, but don't worry, in this article we'll tell you everything you need to know about the "most powerful console of all time," as Microsoft calls it.
Xbox One X is a more powerful, 4K-ready version of the Xbox One. It supports all Xbox One games and accessories, but is also capable of running some games in 4K and provides more fast time downloads and more high definition images on panels with a resolution of 1080p. In many ways, it is similar to the Xbox One S, but its body will be even thinner. Like the One S, it is also capable of playing Blu-ray discs with 4K resolution.
Specifications: The most powerful console of all time
Judging by the official specifications distributed by Microsoft, the Xbox One X truly lays claim to being the most powerful gaming console of all time.
| Microsoft Xbox One X | Sony PlayStation 4 Pro | |
| Price | $499 | $399 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, 8 cores | 2.1 GHz, 8 cores |
| GPU | AMD Polaris architecture, 6 teraflops | AMD Polaris architecture, 4.2 teraflops |
| 4K and HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| VR support | Not yet | Yes |
The new system will receive a specially designed 2.3-GHz 8-core central processor, a graphics accelerator with clock frequency 1172 MHz, 12 GB random access memory, 1TB storage and 4K Blu-ray player. Based on these data, the Xbox One X outperforms the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro in almost all respects, which has a 2.1 GHz processor, an 811 MHz video chip, and 8 GB operating memory and a standard Blu-ray player. By layman's standards, the Xbox One X is about 30 percent faster than the Xbox One and has almost four times the graphics power.
Based on testing data received by employees Digital Foundry, the Xbox One X has no problem maintaining stable frame rates when switching to ultra-high resolution. Moreover, some of the tested games even show taller framerate when moving from 1080p to 4K. That's some serious power.
The Xbox One X is also expected to be able to run Xbox One and Xbox 360 games with more high frequency frames and more fast loading. New features will include the ability to capture gameplay video and record clips in 4K resolution. According to information Digital Foundry, the set-top box will support AMD FreeSync technology, as well as the latest HDMI 2.1 specification, which means that owners gaming monitors compatible with FreeSync will be able to enjoy even smoother images.
Which games will be optimized for Xbox One X?
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All Xbox One games will come to Xbox One X, but only a few will be optimized for 4K HDR gameplay. To determine whether a particular game is one of these, look for the Xbox One Enhanced logo on the box, as well as the 4K and HDR inscriptions.
To date, the list of 4K games for Xbox One X includes Forza Motorsport 7, Crackdown 3, Sea of Thieves, Assassin's Creed Origins and Middle-Earth: Shadow of War. Microsoft also plans to release 4K patches for such games on Xbox One, like Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3 and Killer Instinct.
Will Xbox One X support VR headsets?
It's obvious that the Xbox One X is designed with helmet support in mind. virtual reality himself high class, Microsoft has not yet reported compatibility with any of the models on the market like Oculus Rift And HTC Vive and with none of the mixed reality helmets own development. Microsoft representatives VR wasn't mentioned during the big Xbox briefing at E3 2017, but Xbox head Phil Spencer recently told correspondents from Cnet that VR is certainly included in the development plans.
Will my Xbox One X become obsolete when Xbox One X releases?
Not at all, at least not yet. Xbox One X, Xbox One S and Xbox One are all members of the same family, and all Xbox One games will run on all three consoles for the foreseeable future. If everything goes as Microsoft plans, the Xbox One will become something like a smartphone: the device you have today will support the most latest apps and games for at least the next few years, but if you want the best possible performance, then you will be offered a premium modification.
Is it worth buying an Xbox One X?
If you already have a 4K TV and want the most powerful game console, then the Xbox One X is well worth its $499 price tag. Based on our experience with 4K games like Forza Motorsport 7 and Assassin's Creed Origins, the One X delivers an absolutely exceptional level of detail in AAA games.
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Meanwhile, Sony's PS4 Pro also supports 4K resolution (albeit on slightly weaker hardware) and costs $399, while Microsoft's Xbox One S offers 4K streaming, 4K Blu-ray support and the same huge game library for only $249.
It's also worth noting that you can get most of what the Xbox One X offers simply by purchasing or building a decent gaming PC. PC gamers already have access to virtual reality headsets Oculus reality Rift and HTC Vive, and thanks to Microsoft's Play Anywhere initiative, you can play almost everything latest games this company on Windows 10. You'll likely have to shell out around $1,000 for 4K and VR support, but in return you'll get all the benefits of ownership gaming computer, including access to the world's largest game library.
Of course, we can't say for sure whether the Xbox One X is worth buying until we get our hands on a retail version of the console. We hope to take a closer look at this console and bring you our final verdict just before it goes on sale.
But since we already received our console and managed to play the first games, we decided to think about whether gamers should buy new console from Microsoft and what games look like on it regular screens and newfangled format displays 4K.
Microsoft promotes Xbox One X as a platform for full 4K gaming with advanced sound Dolby Atmos And DTS:X, but we all remember very well what happened to HD in the last generation. Most projects did not fully support 720p, not to mention honest 1080p that some companies promised. That's why the right approach- do not list specifications console and compare theoretical performance and see how real products perform. Good comparison test spent Digital Foundry, measuring real resolution in on Xbox One X And PlayStation 4 Pro.
For extra power Xbox One X can be used in two ways: focus on 4K resolution (Resolution mode) or put all the emphasis on picture quality (Quality mode). Real 4K resolution is 3840x2160. In Resolution mode Shadow of War works just in 4K with refresh rate 30FPS.
In turn, in the Quality mode, texture filtering is slightly increased and the visibility of objects in the distance is improved, while the resolution drops slightly and averages 3360x1890.
On PS4 Pro the game in high resolution mode runs on average at 2880x1620. And if you set the “quality” priority, the picture becomes a little more detailed, but the resolution drops to 2784x1566. Of course, in any case, it is significantly ahead of basic consoles, which produce a maximum picture of 1920x1080.
In addition, journalists discovered that the version for Xbox One X displays high-quality textures that are clearly visible on large TVs. By drawing distance Xbox One X was also slightly ahead.
Will all games be fair? 4K on Xbox One X, only time will tell, but now both theory and practice suggest that this is truly the most powerful set-top box on the market, surpassing even PS4 Pro. And just like the console from Sony, Xbox One X supports technology HDR, which on compatible TVs produces a more saturated and realistic picture for the human eye, which is clearly visible in the car simulator Forza Motorsport 7, which runs in honest 4K at 60 frames per second.
Will they gaming companies make separate versions for the new console Microsoft and squeeze out Xbox One X all the power? Here you need to understand that games are developed taking into account all models available systems. For full compatibility between Xbox One And Xbox One X studios will have to consider the characteristics of the base model. But based on the examples of already available projects, we can conclude that versions for the new console will look much sharper and offer improvements in performance or detail - both on 4K displays and on standard FullHD TVs.
Separately, it must be said that, even if the developers do not add improved versions of textures, standard textures on 4K displays will still look much prettier due to the increased clarity of rendering. As a result, you'll see much more detail - both up close and away from your character. In this regard, a good 4K TV and new console work wonders.
A complete list of games that are being remade for Xbox One X, is impressive: there are already released projects there, like Final Fantasy XV, and new products for the coming month by type Star War: Battlefront II. A very important example for Russian users is the game World of Tanks .
It was already available for Xbox One, but the company Wargaming for release Xbox One X has prepared an update with support for 4K resolution and newfangled HDR lighting. At the same time, versions WoT on Xbox One And Xbox 360 compatible (players fight on the same server) and different from computer ones. For example, on the console version, a PvE mode with a plot was introduced, in which you can complete missions and train before competitive battles.
Of course, not everyone in Russia has 4K TVs with HDR, but once upon a time they said exactly the same about FullHD. Increasing the number of pixels by four times really improves the picture greatly and just gives that same feeling of generational change, as during the transition from PS2 and CRT TVs on PS3 with HD graphics. It's not useless 3D with glasses, the fashion for which quickly passed. Ultra-high resolution is really useful in both games and movies, so sooner or later everyone will switch to it.
On Yandex.Market already now the price tag for 4K screens starts from reasonable 40 thousand rubles, and premium OLEDs have fallen in price up to 100 thousand rubles, so it's time to think about an upgrade. AND Xbox One X will provide decent 4K content.
In addition, the console will improve graphics and 1080p on FullHD TVs. We all know that the original Xbox One in many projects it gave only 900p, and sometimes 720p. On Xbox One X these projects are already working after the patches 1080p and delight with improved anti-aliasing and effects.
Some studios are also adding new, sharper textures. For example, Remedy released a huge update for its action adventure game.
On Xbox One X many of the old games that are on regular Xbox One worked in dynamic resolution mode (for example, Halo 5: Guardians), will automatically produce a clearer picture with a more stable frame rate. Tiering also disappears in problematic projects.
Another one of the features that people brag about Microsoft, called Supersampling: the game image is first rendered in 4K and then displayed in 1080p. This makes it possible to get “as if 4K” on regular TV FullHD, and the result will be better than if the game just ran in 1080p.
Finally, extra power allows you to reduce the loading time of games, which is good news. At the same time, the console remains very quiet.
Of course, no one needs the console itself as a piece of hardware; people are interested in games. And in this regard, on systems of the family Xbox One Most of the projects come out, including from Microsoft. So on Xbox One X you can play right away Star Wars: Battlefront II or Assassin's Creed Origins with the best graphics on consoles. Taking into account the fact that a computer that will draw a similar picture in 4K, costs significantly more, Xbox One X becomes an excellent replacement powerful PC.
If you don’t care about graphics at all, and there are already multi-platform games to run on, then it’s worth remembering the exclusives Microsoft. The company considers itself a platform holder and Xbox, And PC, and in Lately releases key games in both places. Among these Microsoft exclusives are big projects, like Forza Motorsport 7 And Gears of War 4, and powerful indies by type Cuphead And Ori and the Blind Forest, which are not available on other consoles.
U Xbox One There are also complete exclusives, the key ones being Halo 5: Guardians and collection Halo: Master Chief Collection. Cycle Halo- it's the same face Xbox, How Super Mario- face of consoles Nintendo. The very first part Halo showed how to make shooters for consoles, and its innovations are still used by everyone modern games genre. So you should familiarize yourself with the adventures of the Master Chief, at least to broaden your horizons.
Backwards compatibility serves the same purpose. Xbox One With Xbox 360. Among the projects available under the program there is also a multiplatform, like Red Dead Redemption or Catherine, and exclusives. There are many real masterpieces hidden here. For example, only on Xbox you can play Japanese RPGs Blue Dragon and , made in best traditions golden age of the genre. Here are the iconic Fable II from Peter Molyneux, Viva Pinata from the studio Rare, Halo: Reach, Gears of War 2 and much more. In total, more than 400 games support backward compatibility, with improved graphics and frame rates. And especially on Xbox One X, developers are preparing updates for these games, which will allow you to launch hits with Xbox 360 V 4K And HDR- and this is really very cool.
Besides, Microsoft expanded the service and began transferring games from the very first Xbox on Xbox One. You can already play cult classics, like from BioWare, which works in high resolution.
Of course for simple acquaintance with games it is enough to have and Xbox One S. Upgrade from it to Xbox One X It makes sense if you really care about graphics or if you prefer to keep only the most advanced devices at home. Relatively speaking, the choice between Xbox One S And Xbox One X- it's like choosing between two versions iPhone: everything works on the older one, but the new one is noticeably better and more solid.
What is especially pleasing, besides the graphics, is the size and appearance- especially after standard model Xbox One. Xbox One X Looks great and very compact. It can be placed vertically. This is important for those who already have a lot of set-top boxes next to their TV, and there would simply be nowhere to put the bulky box. If you have never had Xbox One or even Xbox 360, That Xbox One X- a great reason to see what's been going on with Xbox fans over the last decade, and understand why millions of gamers love Halo, Gears of War And Forza.
What do you think about Xbox One X? Be sure to leave your opinions in the comments below.
Perhaps I was a little late with this topic and should have written about it immediately after the announcement, but all these conferences and lack of sleep...
Everyone already knows that at E3 2017 Microsoft finally presented its New Product from the Xbox line.
As expected, it did not represent a new-generation console, but, like the PS4 PRO, it became an improved version of the old one. Long before the announcement, rumors appeared on the Internet that the new Xbox would become the most powerful console on the market and would outshine its Japanese competitor. As for the latter, I’m not sure, but here’s what, and in power this “monster” has no equal among consoles, in addition, the small soft ones did a massive job on the design, turning a massive ugly “box” that doesn’t knowledgeable person It may well be confused with a VCR, in a compact, cute “box”. I don’t think it’s necessary to introduce you to those again. characteristics, because everyone who wanted it has already looked at it a long time ago, I’ll just say that the new Xbox is really a new console, and not an overclocked “fat” like Sony’s. He is equipped powerful iron, capable of producing real 4K and without “dropping” FPS below 60, while the competitor, let me remind you, even with upscale from 2K is not capable of producing more than 30 frames per second. Everything, of course, cannot be like that It's great that Microsoft didn't tell us anything about the graphics, which is important, especially for a console like this. I'm starting to have unfounded suspicions that the wonderful 4K + 60FPS performance will be achieved by degrading the graphics. In other words, games with such performance on the Xbox One X will be run with graphics comparable to medium and medium-low settings on a PC, and our favorite console “soap” will not go anywhere, so anti-aliasing, which “blurs” the “ladders”, puts the least load on the hardware, and to maintain a stable 60 FPS with such a high resolution it is necessary to high power To make sure of this, remember how much it costs to build a PC for Ultra HD gaming. Computers for 1.5 - 2 thousand dollars with several video cards and components of the latest generation cannot always cope with such a load on maximum settings, what do you expect from a $500 console? Even if the new Xbox doesn’t lose much in graphics, then there’s certainly no escape from the “soap” now, or it will be the same as with the PS4 PRO, we’ll be given the opportunity to choose: bad graphics and 60 PS or good graphics and 30 FPS.
But this is not the only problem. All this progression is definitely a plus, but what to do with it? How can the owner of the most powerful console in history feel this very power? The fact is that at the Microsoft conference they showed what you can play, but they didn’t show you what to play. During the entire presentation, we only saw advanced graphics in FIFA 18, but are people buying such consoles because of FIFA? No, of course, people want new games, but there aren’t any, even the biggest announcements from this presentation, such as the Metro sequel and the Life is Strange prequel, are multi-platform and will also appear on PS4. So it turns out that of the Microsoft exclusives, only Forza remains, and a bunch of indies along with ports of Free to Play - projects from PC.
In general, this platform, in my opinion, is more for the American market and will not catch on here, just as the regular Xbox One did not catch on, and there are reasons for that, so when buying this console, be prepared to play with a HUGE ping. As a result, we have a platform without games, but with powerful stuffing inside. This gives the ideal console for multi-platform lovers. For a relatively low price, we get a powerful console. You can, of course, build a PC for the same price and play games on it. latest games, but the 2017 Xbox One will be much faster, more convenient and, if my fears are not confirmed, will show you an excellent picture in Ulta HD and 60 FPS.
