Is the Xbox ONE X still worth it in 2024?

Console upgrade hesitancy is very real, especially this generation. I picked a last-gen Xbox over the current-gen options and here is what I found.

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[LouisBee]

Having 4K AND HDR makes the One X still a wonderful option for computer games in 2023. If you subscribe to Xbox Game Pass, you have a regular supply of games to enjoy, with more being added every month. And even if you're not bothered about gaming specifically, at the very least, the One X is a capable 4K Blu-Ray Player, with support for alot of on-demand services too. It is a rock-solid multimedia device in all.

[Farbklex]

2024 update: Xbox One Xs are absolutely worth it. They cost around 100€ now in Germany. For that money, you get solid LAN gaming machines. Just invite a few friends and tell them to bring controllers. Compared to a PC, a bunch of games have split screen, allowing you to play the Halo collection with 4 players per console in LAN or CoD with 2 players per console. Biggest downside is that online gaming costs money.

I just picked up 3 limited edition ones (Scorpio, Gears 5 and Gold Rush) for ~125€/each.

[SFJPMoonGames]

I had a one x on release. I can say that if you have a HDR 4k TV the series x is definitely worth getting.

[HiroKompleX]

Red Dead & Hitman were the first games I played on my XSX. Seeing Red Dead in native 4k was a game changer. Plus Hitman 3 on XSX is at a razor sharp 4k as well.

[mayanaman]

The One X is a beautiful machine. Re2 remake, red dead 2, battlefront 2, all beautiful and stunning games with stellar performance on it, but for newer games like Elden Ring, it really pushes the console

[pixelmentia]

I had a One X briefly around 2021 and loved it. Games looked amazing on it, and it ran quiet and actually looked aesthetically pleasing (unlike current gen consoles imo). Hardware-wise it blew away the PS4 and PS4 Pro, and I do love me some Playstation. Seeing Doom Eternal running at 4K with HDR was incredible. I also enjoyed playing classic games on it which were enhanced with 4K resolution and other improvements. Splinter Cell and Banjo Kazooie were a joy. I've since sold it, but I'm now considering getting a Series X for Starfield. It's my most anticipated game coming out in the near future and I feel like it'd be worth getting back into the Xbox ecosystem. Sure, I could play it on my gaming laptop, but there's no way in hell I could run it at 4K with those visuals.

Anyway, that's my life story. Great video!

[jeremygrimsley]

Im right there with you mate! I just sold my Xbox One S on Facebook Marketplace for $125, and then bought a Xbox One X for $140 😮 I still cant believe the quality of this system!

[chrisnewton]

I'm glad your enjoying the one x. I upgraded my son's one X to a series s and yes the graphics take a hit but the having the load times and frame rate on the series s made it a huge upgrade for him. I think for the price the one X is awesome deal for sure

[pt]

Yeah, it's definitely worth getting one as a secondary console to go alongside the Series X. In my house, I have a Series X in one room and the One X in another room and use them interchangeably. The One X has a 4K Blu-Ray player and plus you can use network transfer to transfer games from one console to the other.

[jimberry]

Here, here! I speak as someone who has just sold their Series S and bought a One X instead and I'm blown away but the graphics and loving the great selection of games games that now look awesome.

Games look better on the One X than the Series S, and the load times aren't that much slower really. Plus I've got a disc drive for blu-rays and cheap games.

[dustindixon]

Bought a One X off eBay a few weeks ago from a seller I use frequently. Was basically brand new -- anywho, Love love love it! I already had a Series S but few games would play at 1440p 60fps, so I said I'll go full 4k, 30s and be able to buy discs. =) Now I do realize many would wonder "why not buy a Series X instead, its new!?" Well its simple I got this One X and several games + game pass for $200 -- and the only Series X console I could find in my area was the bundle so it was close to $600 before tax. So figured why not. =) Thanks for the video!

[greggski]

I loved my One X. Resolution jump was massive, all enhanced games looked stunning. The console was small, but powerfull and at the same time whisper quiet.

But I got Series X on release and I don't think I would be able to go back to One X. Loading times and framerate were even more impressive than resolution bump in One X. And Quick Resume is a game changer.

[michaelbramall]

Im on the seriesX now but would still definitely recommend the oneX if you want a high fidelity disc based console on a budget

[dailylife]

I loved your review! I exchanged a Switch Lite for an Xbox one X, was hitting up after a few hours so i got into the task of replacing the thermal paste and it's as good as new now, installed Halo Infinite on an external SSD since is the game i play the most. I love this console.

[telsan]

Great video & instant sub! I still have my Xbox one X with an external 2TB SSD with many installed 360 games, it’s actually my legacy machine since Sony turned their back on their PS3 generation. One X plays actually Halo infinite better Series S likely due to early optimisation. Until Microsoft have better exclusives I don’t see a reason to upgrade so for now the One X sits nicely alongside my PS5.

[ammanus]

Hey man, awesome video here, really interesting. A couple of nitpicks though (yes I'm that guy), i've never owned an xbox one but :

Xbox one was not sub HD. It ran mainly at 900p, 720p is considered HD.

You mention that One X was the only way to run RDR1 at 4k, this is also false. You can emulate it through xenia or rpcs3 at 4k, on xenia at 4k60 with forced 16x Anisatropic filtering, forced FXAA and FSR, modded higher resolution shadow maps and reflections. So the definitive way to play it is on PC, through Xenia, which only requires a mid-range CPU to run at 60fps.


Also some of your points about AC Odyssey are actually placebo effect. You cannot see distant NPCs in villages, it does not have an improved LOD setting (Digital Foundry confirmed this). The only upgrades were resolution and shadow resolution


Good video though!

[paulknowles]

I've got a one X and a ps4 pro. I have no intention of getting a next gen anytime soon. It will take a completely must play game that's console exclusive to make me even think of buying one. Great video mate completely agree with all your points.

[BREEZYM]

I bought a used Series X from OfferUp for $400 that came with 2 controllers that have rechargeable battery packs, 4 games, an RGB stand, and the HDMI cable and power cord. I'm able to play games on the 2TB external hard drive from our XBOX ONE on the Series X.

[NeverKetamine]

I just bought a One X for £75 on vinted, should be here in a couple days. Very excited!

[The_Original_KL]

My sons XBOX one packed up *the fat one with the huge power brick, we looked at getting him a Series S or Series X but decided to get a One X Gold rush like new condition off Ebay all he plays is Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft, Rocket League, Sonic Forces and Fall Guys.
Even with an SSD upgrade factored in its nearly 85 pounds cheaper than a Series S and half the price of series X. If it lasts him for another 18 months then i figure thats a good deal.