A BIG, BLACK BOX
The Xbox Series X’s name is perhaps more apt than any
other entry in the Xbox line to date. Simply put, it’s a
big, black block that features sharp, right-angle corners
and measures 12 by 6 by 6 inches (HWD). The sides are
smooth, black plastic, with the top featuring a grid-like
grille hiding green highlights that evoke the original
Xbox’s design. The front of the system holds a slot-
loading optical drive that’s vertical when the console is
upright, along with a USB port, a controller pairing
button, an eject button, and a power button.
The back houses two USB ports, an HDMI output, an
Ethernet port, a power cable connector, and a slot for
expanding storage. The HDMI input from the Xbox One
is missing, which means you can’t use the system as a
pass-through for your cable or satellite box.
In addition to standing upright, the Xbox Series X can
also rest horizontally on its side. It still needs at least six
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Microsoft Xbox
Series X
PROS Impressive 4K,
HDR graphics.
Smooth performance.
Incredibly fast load
times, thanks to SSD.
Strong backward
compatibility,
including accessories.
CONS You still won’t
get 4K/60 in many
games. Incomplete
backward
compatibility list for
original Xbox and
Xbox 360 games.
BOTTOM LINE The
Xbox Series X is
Microsoft’s most
powerful game
system yet, with
native 4K graphics
and an SSD for
blazing-fast load
times.