Xbox One X: 10 Critical Reactions You Need To Know

1. Hardcore Gamers Will Love It, Casuals Won't

"If you game on a 1080p TV and don't have any plans to upgrade to a 4K one, the Xbox One S is going to be a better fit for you...But what if you already own a 4K HDR TV and an Xbox One? In this case, I'd only recommend getting the X if you have the disposable cash to spare for the increased visual fidelity and performance benefits. If you have a 4K HDR TV, don't have a current gen console, and are looking to purchase one, however, the Xbox One X is a great choice." - Gamespot

"The jump from 1080p to 4K isn’t as profound as SD to HD, and I found it hard to always notice the difference at the distance from my TV. Maybe that will change once more enhanced games are available, but I don’t think most people will be able to notice a big difference just yet. Games will need to be tweaked and fully optimized for the Xbox One X hardware, and you already get the benefits of HDR on the Xbox One S." - The Verge

"If you’re the kind of gamer who stops to look at the scenic vistas in games like Skyrim, The Witcher or Dragon Age, or a streamer who can point out a 4 frame-per-second difference while looking at two videos side by side, the Xbox One X is a worthwhile investment. That said, if you’re a gamer who just wants a console that plays great-looking games without digging too deep into your pocket books, the Xbox One X is a bit overkill - save some money and buy yourself an Xbox One S...preferably the one with a 2TB hard drive." - Techradar

All this considered, the advice from most outlets is that more casual gamers and those who don't own a 4K TV should probably leave the One X alone and pick up one of the aforementioned alternatives instead.

Those with a few hundred bucks to burn who have already invested in a 4K TV and don't own an Xbox One yet? This console will give you everything you could possibly want.

This was pretty much the response most commentators expected when the console's specs and price were first announced, and now it's confirmed: the One X has limited casual appeal, and that's perfectly fine because Microsoft clearly knows it.

What do you make of the Xbox One X reviews? Got one yourself? Shout it out in the comments!