For the price it has at this time (June 2021)... it's not worth buying it new from a store! Maybe if you find it from abroad! However, if you find it used through forums and possible advertisements for around 200-250 Euros... it's worth it, I would say, to get it!

- It easily plays all games in 1080p resolution without any problems, it has very good build quality.
- Keep in mind... it needs good/adequate ventilation (e.g. not on a carpet, near cigarettes, floor, window) and it requires frequent cleaning of the surrounding area, because once dust gets inside, it will start making noise like an airplane due to the fan and overheating! To open it up and maintain it afterwards, it requires detailed instructions from YouTube and caution due to many components inside! I opened it, cleaned it, and then it became relatively silent, like new!
- The user interface is convenient to use and navigate, the console itself is compact and well-built!
- The controller is a classic and very convenient to use! I find it much better than Sony PS and other similar ones for PCs.
- The overall design still stands, it is modern and minimalistic, with discreet ports at the back! It only has 1 USB, 1 eject, and 1 sync button in the front, but you don't need anything more!

Even 3+ years after its release, it is not necessary to go for the new generation of consoles, as there are few new releases that can ONLY be played on those, so I imagine there will be a valid reason to keep it for 4-5 years!
It still has potential and I believe it will be supported since it was launched as the most powerful console of its generation!
I use it with the Ultimate Game Pass, which gives you access to 180+ games, so it's a good way to make the most of it.

- A notable disadvantage is the storage space - it is a 2.5'' SATA mechanical hard drive with 5400 RPM and a capacity of 1TB, from Seagate... Completely typical, relatively slow and basic... like the ones they used to put in all laptops a few years ago. On the other hand, when the console is intended for 4K gaming requirements, and each game has high-volume textures and videos, you need a substantial amount of space - more than 1TB, as all AAA games now require over 100GB on average, and at this rate, you'll run out of space with just 7-8 games! It is also an outdated technology mechanical drive, which has a much slower reading and access speed - furthermore, it is sensitive to vibrations, so it is more vulnerable!
For such a price and category of console, it should have at least a SATA SSD, and in my opinion, a minimum of 2TB to say that it doesn't need anything more!

At the price it still maintains, it is NOT recommended as a new purchase, but ONLY as a used one after careful inspection! For example, an Xbox Series S that I have on another 1080p TV is much quieter as a console, smaller/compact, and cheaper to buy at the moment!

Having the console for a few months now, I have to say the following:

Everything I have played so far has exceptional performance. Clearly, the quality of graphics and visuals depends not only on the console but also on the game itself and the television. Games with high-quality 4K graphics play smoothly without any lag or FPS drops.

The sound quality is not good. No matter what you do or what you play, it simply does not sound good. I read this in other reviews before purchasing it, and I can confirm it.

Apart from games, it does a lot of other things. For me, the screen casting application is remarkable. Everything connects seamlessly and very quickly.

Surely, it does not have a million games, but I cannot say that I cannot find games to play. And the Game Pass is no joke, it even includes brand new releases. It is worth the subscription.

The controllers are comfortable in the hand even after hours of use. However, I did not find them as durable as I would have liked. I love that pressing the button opens both the controller and the console and the television, with the correct settings (and they all close in the same way). Also, the fact that you can change the batteries is very convenient and practical. When the battery level is low, there is a notification on the screen.

It is a good experience, the console has rarely frozen. Many capabilities beyond being a gaming console.

Fantastic console. I bought it in March 2019. Although I don't have a 4K TV (yet), I thought about buying this model directly, considering future purchase of a 4K TV. I have never had a Microsoft console before. I can say that I am completely satisfied. I don't have a PS4, only PS3 Fat & Slim. After the well-known issues of overheating and noise with the PS3, this console is the answer. I have never heard its fan, even in the summer. I also find the controller very convenient and the buttons quite intuitive. As for the services, Microsoft excels with the Game Pass. With very little money, you can play 100+ games. Personally, due to lack of time, I deactivated the service, but for someone who has time, it's worth it. The ability to connect headphones to the controller to isolate the sound from the TV is also very good. The only negative is that the controller uses AA batteries, so you either have to compromise with that or buy the corresponding rechargeable battery (like I did) with the associated cost. At this point, I must say that the battery lasts quite a long time!

I have previously owned: 1 ps4 slim, 3 ps4 pro, and 1 switch. The build quality of the Xbox One X is significantly higher than that of the ps4 (and on the same level or better than the switch). The machine is relatively quiet (it makes less than half the noise of the pro - which is annoying) and doesn't heat up like the pro. Its graphics are noticeably superior (both in 1080 and 4k). The controller is better and more sturdy (although I would prefer the vibration of the dualshock). The fact that it accepts batteries is a huge advantage as you can get rechargeable ones for 25 euros (with a charging kit) and play for about 20-25 hours per charge instead of running out every day like with the ps4.

Regarding games: it's a matter of personal preference. The ps4 has more good titles, but that argument doesn't convince me. About 7 out of 10 top games are now cross-platform (e.g. Red Dead 2, AC Odyssey, etc.) and I prefer to play these games without lag and noise and with top graphics from all consoles, rather than having more options (from the already many). I couldn't play Red Dead on anything less than the X! Just like I won't play Cyberpunk on a lower console than the X. Games like God of War and Spiderman may be tempting, but they won't keep you occupied for 6 months and they won't determine which console I will have (generally, any game that is exclusive to only one console is not a game that I "must" play). Right now, the X is the only serious solution for the next two years (until the upcoming ps5/scarlett are released at the end of 2020, and have a few games - calculate by the end of 2021). With the X, I know that I will play the next big games perfectly without occasional fps drops like with the pro.

In general, the X is a cheap good PC. It has everything and it's cost-effective. An equivalent PC with an rx 570 and similar accessories would cost over 550-600 euros in total. With 400 euros, you have a compact, quiet, beautiful "PC" and you know that all the games released there will play flawlessly without having to deal with settings, upgrades, and patents. Excellent value for money. Especially as a second-hand purchase for around 300-330 euros.

In the past few months, I enjoyed Witcher 3 and Red Dead 2 on the X and I was impressed by the system's stability and the ease with which it maintained steady fps throughout the games (and we're talking about 2 of the heaviest games of this generation, in which the pro often has stutters). I'm sure that Cyberpunk will be a pure delight on the X. All the games from 2018 onwards are superior on the X and the difference will increase every year. I believe that this console definitely has another 3 years (of prominence) of life. Until we practically talk about the next generation!

I have had the console for just over a month. The most modern console I had before this was the PS3. I am not a fan of any company, so I won't mention the PS4, etc. I bought it when there was a relevant offer, so it cost me about €420 and the store gave an additional €100 coupon for other purchases (guess what I bought, games of course), so I considered it an opportunity. I don't have a 4K TV yet, but the result has fully satisfied me visually. Apart from the 15 or so games I have purchased on discs with the Game Pass, I have downloaded another 20+, so the only thing I lack is time to deal with all of this! The controller is one of the best I have ever held in my life. It is heavy enough and the feel and response of the buttons are fantastic. I never liked vibration in controllers, but here it doesn't bother me. As already mentioned, it's a bit of a joke that it requires AA batteries and doesn't have a rechargeable one, so I had to buy the corresponding kit. However, since I am old school, I have found several games that I like, such as the Resident Evil series, Sonic, Crash, etc. With the Game Pass, I can download whole games for free (for the time being) like Mortal Kombat X, PES 2019, Tomb Raider, etc. Its big advantage is that it is a very quiet console. You really think it's not working! In contrast to the fat PS3 that I have underneath in the same cabinet, which sounds like a helicopter. In conclusion, so far I am very satisfied and I recommend it to someone, especially if they find it on offer, to get it without hesitation.

P.S. I bought the package with Forza Horizon 4, Forza Motorsport 7

To begin with, it would be good to allow reviews from people who have purchased the product. Opinions and beliefs about a product have no place in REVIEWS; there is a space for discussions about these things.

Regarding the console now, it is the most powerful console on the market. Personally, I have both the PS4 Pro and the Xbox (Scorpio edition). The Pro makes a lot of noise, especially when playing demanding games, unlike the Xbox which is completely silent. Those who have it in their possession know exactly what I'm talking about.

I get all the multiplatform games on the Xbox and only the exclusives on the Pro. Microsoft has exclusives, but of course, they cannot be compared to Sony's. Yes, it's true, Sony is way ahead in terms of exclusive games compared to Microsoft. Something needs to be done about this issue since it is the complaint of those who have the Xbox.

I advise younger ones whose parents buy them, to get the Pro since it has a ton of games. For older ones, I advise having both consoles. Exclusives for the Pro and a few exclusives as well as multiplatform games for the Xbox.

1. Better resolution, better framerate, 4K resolution in many games.
2. Silent console even with the most demanding games.
3. Price drop to 430.
4. A lot of backwards compatibility, meaning you can play Xbox 360 games on the current Xbox.

Well, I'm coming from the PS4, which I sold and bought the Pro for better performance. After seeing that there wasn't a huge difference in the games I play, like Fortnite, BO4, PUBG, etc., I regretted making this change... I should note that I also tested it on a 4K TV and the games looked amazing at that resolution, but as I mentioned before, I belong to the category of gamers who prioritize performance over perfect resolution and vibrant colors, which is why I have a 28-inch 1ms 1080p monitor for gaming without input lag and with the fastest response time...
Now let's get to the point...
After a year with the Pro, I finally sold it and bought the Xbox One X because I heard it has 3 extra teraflops (meaning 6), 12GB of RAM, a better CPU... and after hearing all these great things, I couldn't resist getting it... plus, there's Forza and Halo, but that's another story.
+ Thanks to the 12GB of RAM, I noticed faster loading times in many games, the graphics improved from low-medium to high in many games, and you can also see that they have better shadows and details... But the most important part is that there is no input lag at all, even when playing with a mouse and keyboard (it's not like a PC, but it's getting close).
+ Xbox 360 games can be played on the Xbox One, something Sony didn't bother to do for the PS4.
+ The controller is of high quality and visually appealing, the joysticks don't break easily like those of the PS4.
- You have to pay to play online (Xbox Gold).
- Goodbye to games like The Last of Us Part 2, Days Gone, and other exclusives :(
If you have a PS4 Pro and are considering getting an Xbox for performance, go for it. If you're a normal gamer who cares about playing in good resolution and enjoying the game in 4K, stick with what you have, unless you want the Xbox exclusives.
If you have a regular PS4 or Xbox One S and you're a competitive gamer, then it's clear that you should go for the Xbox.
If you care about the PS4 exclusives but also want the Xbox One X, then get both!
That's all from me... I'm tired of writing. I hope I helped :)

Being a gamer since the early 90s, I have high expectations from these things. In the console or game market, everything matters before I decide what to buy. So, I'm telling you that if you get the Xbox One X, you will enhance the capabilities of your TV with the best gaming machine ever released.

It outperforms expensive PCs, it's beautiful, quiet, with a convenient controller, future proof (HDMI 2.1 for 8K support), and now at a price that makes it worth every euro.

As for the games, let me tell you something if you don't already know: GAME PASS (1st month free with bundle purchase, 2nd month only 1€ and then 9€). Essentially, it's like having Netflix, but instead of movies, you have access to 100+ games. And I don't mean just old or second-rate games, I mean AAA titles (Forza Horizon 4, Gears of War 4, Hitman, State of Decay 2, Quantum Break, Tomb Raider, etc., all in Xbox One X Enhanced version for you to play at their best).

The whole battle with the PS4 Pro is for some titles that Sony has exclusivity for, okay, BUT... what you will play (cross-platform and Microsoft exclusives) will make you amazed by the difference in quality. We're not just talking about "a shadow looks better there," we're talking about day and night. Watch 5-6 comparison videos on YouTube and they will convince you.

Don't hesitate. Get it NOW

Coming from the PS4 and PS4 Pro, I have to say that I did not regret it for a moment when I sold the other two and switched to the X. I may have lost Sony's exclusives, but the build quality of the machine I received with the X is out of this world. Initially, when I bought the Pro, I had to exchange it twice for a new one. For some reason, both of the first Pros I opened had minor damages from the assembly in Sony's factory on the plastics. You might say it was just bad luck, but it is unacceptable. We're not talking about a small company here to have such quality control issues in their factories. Not to mention that the representative of Sony here in Greece, Comentron, does not handle external repairs. I had to exchange them at the store where I bought them through DOA. Therefore, as a happy owner of the X, I do not regret it at all because, for me, besides the exclusives, I give greater importance to the build quality. Whether we like it or not, we respect the money we spend, and these machines don't come cheap to tolerate factory flaws. Not to mention the one-year warranty from Sony, which is also unacceptable, and the fact that if something happens to your PS4, they give you a refurbished one instead of a new one while you are still under warranty. No respect for their consumer base.