Microsoft Reveals the New Xbox Series X, Arrives in Holiday 2020

[Cod]

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All the pics/vids show the console in a vertical position. Will it work horizontally? If not, I'm definitely out because it won't fit in my TV stand.

[OnlookerDelay]

Re: Introducing the new Xbox Series X

All the pics/vids show the console in a vertical position. Will it work horizontally? If not, I'm definitely out because it won't fit in my TV stand.

Yes it will, Phil Spencer confirmed it. If you rotated it horizontally, it would be equal to the height of 2 1/4, horizontal XBox One S's.

[rev]

Nice look, But I have no need to purchase the next XBOX.  All the exclusives will be on Gamepass. I'll stick with my PC, switch, and a PS5. 

[WaddupCouzin]

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I'm an early adopter, so It's Day 1 for me! I like the Design and I'm looking forward to a new design,consoles have looked the same for like 25 years, something new is good!

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[LambertandHam]

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[Artman22]

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I love it. And now that MLB The Show will be coming to Xbox, probably won't be buying the PS5.

We're both in the same boat. I normally get a playstation just for MLB the show and now that the xbox might get it don't think I'll have a need for a PS5 until later on. I personally like the look and can't wait to have it next year..

[Caulfield]

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Xbox as 'fridge

that's one way to make all your games really cool.
EDIT: tried to quote LambertandHam - fail

[XxGamerXx]

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Microsoft is going to have to be careful how they pull this off though. A lot of the buying public has trouble distinguishing between an XBox One S and and XBox One X. That distinction is probably going to be even more blurred between XBox One X and XBox Series X. As an informed buyer and consumer, I like what they're doing with this, I just hope Microsoft can find a way of clearly presenting this so the general buying public is going to understand it.

There is zero evidence of this, the box is white for the s and black for the x and the price tag is a sure fire indicator for a human with a brain to tell what is better

[Caulfield]

Re: Microsoft Reveals the New Xbox Series X, Arrives in Holiday 2020

Microsoft is going to have to be careful how they pull this off though. A lot of the buying public has trouble distinguishing between an XBox One S and and XBox One X. That distinction is probably going to be even more blurred between XBox One X and XBox Series X. As an informed buyer and consumer, I like what they're doing with this, I just hope Microsoft can find a way of clearly presenting this so the general buying public is going to understand it... If they can't understand anything else, uninformed buyers understand price differences. I think the XBox"Series" generation is going to wind up having an XBox Series X (12 teraflops at $500) and an XBox Series S (4 teraflops at $250 to $300). If I set out to buy a $300 XBox console, I don't think I'd buy the $500 one out of confusion.

There is zero evidence of this, the box is white for the s and black for the x and the price tag is a sure fire indicator for a human with a brain to tell what is better

yeah, onlooker later posted as much (bolded quote). I think where the most confusion comes in buying games for their children. Also sometimes we give some humans too much credit in the brains department. You want to give them the benefit of the doubt, until you realise they dont understand the meaning of ''benefit'' or ''doubt''. - #KeepItSimpleStupid

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There is zero evidence of this, the box is white for the s and black for the x and the price tag is a sure fire indicator for a human with a brain to tell what is better

I can cite an example where my wife's nephew asked for an XBox One X for Christmas last year and got an S instead from his non tech-savvy mother. In her mind, she'd just saved $200 on an 'XBox One' so there's at least .00000003401 evidence of this My attempt to explain to her that the difference was the XBox One X was capable of 6 teraflops, while the XBox One S was only 1.8 teraflops fell on deaf ears. He ultimately got the X, btw, so it had a happy ending.

I think it will be more confusing, model name wise, when the XBox Series X releases and the XBox One Xs are still prominent. You're right, the consumer ultimately bears the responsibility for their purchase choices, but I still wonder how many potential buyers get turned away from even exploring it? It just seems like the PS5 is more distinct and definitive. I know there's a PS4 Pro, but its suffix describes it in a way that you know you're buying a more premium/higher performing version of the PS4.

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yeah, onlooker later posted as much (bolded quote). I think where the most confusion comes in buying games for their children. Also sometimes we give some humans too much credit in the brains department. You want to give them the benefit of the doubt, until you realise they dont understand the meaning of ''benefit'' or ''doubt''. - #KeepItSimpleStupid

I appreciate your highlighting this Caulfield. I realized that I had failed to mention the price difference between the two in my earlier post, so I did go back and add that. Unfortunately it must have been after XxGamerXx read my initial post concerning it.

I do wonder how distinctive the XBox Series X (Scarlett) will be from the XBox Series (Lockhart) when it's announced/released? I think there will be $200 to $250 between the two. Maybe the 'Lockhart' version will be white?

[illwill10]

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I can cite an example where my wife's nephew asked for an XBox One X for Christmas last year and got an S instead from his non tech-savvy mother. In her mind, she'd just saved $200 on an 'XBox One' so there's at least .00000003401 evidence of this My attempt to explain to her that the difference was the XBox One X was capable of 6 teraflops, while the XBox One S was only 1.8 teraflops fell on deaf ears. He ultimately got the X, btw, so it had a happy ending.

I think it will be more confusing, model name wise, when the XBox Series X releases and the XBox One Xs are still prominent. You're right, the consumer ultimately bears the responsibility for their purchase choices, but I still wonder how many potential buyers get turned away from even exploring it? It just seems like the PS5 is more distinct and definitive. I know there's a PS4 Pro, but its suffix describes it in a way that you know you're buying a more premium/higher performing version of the PS4.

I can see something like that happening. Where if Series S and One X is around same price ball park, that could be confusing for a parent/partner. One could think if X means more powerful console and the Series S is lets say $50-100 more, they could think they are getting good deal.

I would have liked Scarlett as the console name. Because Xbox Series doesn't sound appealing. But no one is going to care about the name or look, if it is as powerful as it appears.

I appreciate your highlighting this Caulfield. I realized that I had failed to mention the price difference between the two in my earlier post, so I did go back and add that. Unfortunately it must have been after XxGamerXx read my initial post concerning it.

I do wonder how distinctive the XBox Series X (Scarlett) will be from the XBox Series (Lockhart) when it's announced/released? I think there will be $200 to $250 between the two. Maybe the 'Lockhart' version will be white?

With the shape of the console, I'm not sure how appealing white would look. With that design, I feel darker colors would fit the design.
I know it can be horizontal and Vertical. The only main problem with vertical I can see is dust collecting at the top where vents are. I'm not sure how appealing box would be horizontally and you would have to make sure that your entertainment setup can allow adequate ventilation with it being horizontal

[jfsolo]

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I've never bought a console at launch, but I trust the Microsoft designers and engineers now to have this console on point from jump street. Coming from a OG Xbox One it's going to be an absurd step up for me.

IMO, if someone really wants Microsoft's premium console they will get it. Stuff like fitting into someone's entertainment center or being confused by the name of the system are not concerns for anyone who is all in on the Xbox brand.

Should MS have chosen some patently obvious name that makes it instantaneously clear what generation and version a console is, Yes of course, but 5 minutes of research by any parent should have them straight on what's what. It's a pet peeve of mine when people mess things up because they don't do their homework.

[luv_mist]

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I’m just hoping that the game pass stays the same. I also how Sony follows by reintroducing the BC but I doubt they do. Looking forward to getting this but I'll wait a few months until the hype dies down.

[illwill10]

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I've never bought a console at launch, but I trust the Microsoft designers and engineers now to have this console on point from jump street. Coming from a OG Xbox One it's going to be an absurd step up for me.

IMO, if someone really wants Microsoft's premium console they will get it. Stuff like fitting into someone's entertainment center or being confused by the name of the system are not concerns for anyone who is all in on the Xbox brand.

Should MS have chosen some patently obvious name that makes it instantaneously clear what generation and version a console is, Yes of course, but 5 minutes of research by any parent should have them straight on what's what. It's a pet peeve of mine when people mess things up because they don't do their homework.

I also never got a console at launch. I always waited a year or so. This time around I'm torn on what I want to do. Part of me wants to wait a half year to year to get a new console. Just so there are a larger collection of games and primarily for possible technical issues. My fear is there might be technical issues with the first and maybe second wave of consoles. But part of me really wants to buy a console day one. I am very excited for next gen and if gameplay videos look like an improvement over current gen, then I definitely want to buy day one.