It's now 2025, and the Xbox Series X enters its fifth year of service. The suped-up side-kick to the Xbox Series S, the X promises 4K visuals at up to 120Hz, complete with HDR lighting and more photorealistic graphics. How are we feeling about it several years later?
It's no secret that the Xbox Series X|S lineup has lagged behind the PlayStation 5 in terms of sales success, yet Microsoft continues to highlight record console engagement. This suggests that many Xbox fans continue to use their Xbox One and even Xbox 360 consoles, which remain supported to varying degrees. Yet, with mountains of sales events throughout the year, the death of the Xbox 360 store, and the promise of generational landmarks like GTA 6, many will likely be looking to upgrade for the first time. Sony has done a far better job of moving its console base from PS4 to PS5 with the promise of high-quality exclusives, an area that Microsoft has notoriously struggled with. However, the tide is changing. Existing games like Halo Infinite have vastly improved in recent years, and tons of upcoming Xbox games from exclusive studios like Clockwork Revolution, Fable, and Marvel's Blade look set to change perceptions of Xbox's game lineup. Microsoft's recent Xbox Games Showcase was widely described as its best ever.
We also now have an Xbox Series X Digital Edition, which can save you $50 off the typical RRP. Although as of May 2025, the price of all Xbox consoles has increased.
