Microsoft Reveals The Xbox One X

Earlier this month, tech giants Microsoft unveiled their newest console to the world, the Xbox One X.

The One X is been heralded as the most powerful console ever built, not least by Microsoft themselves, who claim the new gaming setup is going to ‘revolutionize’ the industry.

However, is it really more of a revolution than an evolution?

Before we get into how good the One X actually is, let’s first take a quick look at what’s under the hood.

Technology News Articles - Microsoft Reveals The Xbox One X

A Few Fast Facts

  • Release Date: 7th November 2017
  • Processor: Eight custom x86 architecture cores clocked at 2.3GHz
  • GPU: Scorpio chip built on the 16nm process, capable of providing 60fps at 4k resolution (comparable to a GeForce GTX 980 for the PC).
  • RAM: 12 GB DDR5
  • HDD: 1 TB running at 5400rpm
  • Price: $499/£449


Microsoft have certainly made good on their claims with the hardware. Technology news articles on gaming from all around the world have left raving about the power the One X has to offer in comparison to the PlayStation 4 Pro and the older One S.

The addition of 60FPS @ 4k capability truly is breathtaking, and on games that’s been optimized, the results are clear to see. We’ve never seen anything outside of a desktop computer or laptop produce results that are this sharp or this smooth.

‘Optimization’, however, is where the One X’s problems start – they end at the insane price, but we can talk about that later. Microsoft have left game optimization for 4K up to the developers themselves, meaning there’s not a lot of them you can enjoy right now, even with all that upgrade in power.

Is It Worth Upgrading From A One S?

Unless you want to spend a few weeks playing only Rise of the Tomb Raider and Forza Motorsport 7, absolutely not!

The One X will run all of the games currently available on the One S, but until more of them get optimized for the new console’s power, they’ll feel more or less the same at 1080p. Yes, the colors are crisper and textures sharper even at full HD, but it’s not enough of an increase to warrant the $500 price tag.

What screen you have also has a huge impact. If you’re currently running a system with 1080p, you’ll almost certainly want to purchase a 4K model to take full of use of the One X’s capabilities, but that’s an extra $4-500.

The price


Then there’s the price of the console itself. The Xbox One S and PS4 Pro currently retail at around $340 if bought from their respective stores (both manufacturers usually throw in a free game too).

That’s a $160 price bump for a device you won’t even be able to enjoy fully until more games are optimized. That’s not to mention the extra cash you’ll be dishing out for the 4K experience on your screen.

Verdict

The One X is certainly the most powerful gaming console ever built, and some of the graphics we’ve seen have been stunning. The textures are incredibly sharp, and it’s wonderfully smooth at 4K, something consoles have been lacking for a long time now.

The problem however is the price, and the lack of games that are been optimized on the new hardware. We’re sure with the increased demand, developers will start rolling out patches for games very soon. Until then though, you should probably stick to your One S’s and your PS4 Pros.

Stay tuned for more technology news articles on your favorite tech brands.

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