The problem I have with the X isn't the price (especially for what's inside), or the lack of exclusives as many people complain about. My problem is, it's not necessary if you already own an old XB1 or an Xbox One S. Because the difference in visuals just is NOT a giant leap. I'll do my usual list of Pros and Cons. There isn't a huge list, but here you go. 1. It's a heavy duty machine, packed together nicely 2. The GPU is pretty close to a GTX 1070 on the Nividia side, but not quite. Slightly behind, especially for 4k (framerates). 3. It's very quiet, sometimes to quiet. And the vapor cooling is nothing new but seems to actually work well here. 4. Even on a 1080p TV you can see "some" differences. but I do mean very minuscule. As it's aimed for 4K the supersampling is still quite good. CONS 1. Make sure you plug this into a wall outlet and not a surge protector, being that it has one built into it already. Some systems have bricked very quickly (and won't power on), because of this. And yes it's a fact, you can google it. Or watch Youtube. 2. The fan can be fickle, sometimes it gets very loud under load, and sometimes it stays quiet. Which is "fairly" normal. The fact that it's not consistent like the PS4's fan. Is what concerns me. And actually sometimes it almost sounds like it's not working properly. Only time will tell. 3. This system actually takes LONGER to boot up than the original FAT system, and the S model. Why? I have no idea. 4. The load times are also slower than the old models. I have no clue where people come up with the idea that they are faster. I tested Rise Of The TR (ultra slow load times), Forza 7, and especially Halo five. I still own an S model and couldn't believe it took so long on the X. I'm still baffled by this. 5. The controller seems cheaper than the older models (though that could just be me). So basically that's it, there isn't a whole lot to say because it's just not that different from the others, except for a resolution bump. And steadier framerates. Not faster in most cases. Also I must mention many tests have showed that games played in 4K drop frames clear down into the 20's because of the weaker CPU. Which I should have mentioned is the Achilles Heal of the whole system. But MS had to cut back on this otherwise it would have been 599$. So overall I feel bad rushing out to get one of these even though I have a 90 day return policy. I'm still thinking of returning it. And on one final note I really like the way some games look marginally better on my Sony 1080p, than they do in 4K (with HDR) on my Samsung 4k. Call me crazy but it's just NOT a night and day difference. And I think that's the whole basis of my review. Is it worth 500$ for people with a 4K TV? I suppose. Is it worth it for the slight upgraded visuals (not much more than the S) on a 1080p TV. Absolutely not. It's still just the same "old games" that you've been enjoying on stock Xbox One(s) for the last 4 years. Also it's not a "new" console, just an Xbox One on steroids, basically. Also I feel the Pro was a mistake on Sony's end as well. As I've had the PS4 slim for a while now and never an issue. Or even a thought to need any "enhanced games". So it's a lot of power, but what does that really translate to in the real world? Well not much. I think people have realized this since they aren't sold out anywhere now. Personally I'd get the S for 189$ on sale and save yourself 329$. Because with the mediocre 4K games, and low framerates, it's just not worth the extra price. I'm 42 and been gaming for many years, also I build gaming PC's. So just ask yourself, do you really NEED the X? That's up to you. I can't recommend it though. Sorry.

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