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[CJY]

I've never been of a Xbox but Xbox Series X looks amazing.

I am a big fan of Playstation and also a fan of the Apple design aesthetic.

What MS introduced yesterday and the other information that has come out from other sources puts them firmly in the drivers seat for the next generation. I can't really see any weaknesses in their strategy at all anymore. I'm not necessarily saying they'll be number one next gen, but they have a lot to be proud of.

This thread is specifically about the design of the console itself though.

It's absolutely timeless. They took the black monolith concept and took it to it's logical conclusion.

I have the fear that anything Sony reveals now will look crude in comparison. I mean, look at the dev kit - that thing is ugly, and I know that is not at all representative of the final console, but my fear is that Sony are lacking in design philosophy department.

Regardless, I'm more pumped now to see what Sony will do, cos whatever it is, it's gonna have to be absolutely killer if they want to continue with the level of mindshare they held this gen.

MS have my interest piqued after yesterday's reveal, and in my book, that's a massive win for them.

Edit: forgot to mention - name is still shit.

 

[Max_Po]

Ok... Make 49 more threads please

 

[Insane Metal]

No it doesn't.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I love the look and kudos guy to the main person who decided on this design.

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

I like every XBox design actually, but yeah, the X is... something.

 

[Andodalf]

At the least, going for function over form is a nice change of pace from last gens lack of focus on gaming

 

[Birdo]

It's certainly different. There hasn't been a console shaped like a column.

So now we've had cubes, slabs, columns, and the N64 (?)

But still no sphere,....... Sony.

 

[Insane Metal]

It's certainly different. There hasn't been a console shaped like a column.

So now we've had cubes, slabs, columns, and the N64 (?)

But still no sphere,....... Sony.

Only for PS9. Wait.

 

[Vasto]

I love the design.

 

[Birdo]

Also, kudos for no shiny black parts (Dust magnets).

 

[Breakage]

It could have been worse. It's a smart looking box. There's something ominous about it too.

 

[Sosokrates]

Yes, I love simple design And having a cube like shape is very cool.

It's also the right thing to do to let the design goal dictate the design of the casing rather then it be the other way round.
Phil just gave the hardware team the performance that he wanted and let them just make it. This is the way it should be.

 

[The Last Ninja]

I appreciate (from what it appears) a design that would promote good cooling. My PS4 pro is so damn loud I have to wear headphones. My gaming PC is quieter than my console. It used to be the other way around. I guess that's how it is when everything is a PC now.

 

[a multicultural team of v]

 

[Elektro Demon]

Geez, so many xbox threads today.

 

[iconmaster]

It looks like a minifridge, but a really well-designed minifridge.

 

[PacificNW]

I love the new look. Simple tower. The concave top with the green light under the grill looks awesome.

Does this reveal mean there isn't another version to announce later next year? Just one Xbox that devs have to develop for?

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

its a good designe, but is such taller, i prefer small consoles for the space of my room.

 

[-Arcadia-]

I really like it too. I’ve been wanting something unique and more fun for a long time now, and this definitely fits the bill.

 

[DESTROYA]

It’s fine, not sure what most haters are looking for in a console but the simplistic design is definitely polarizing.

 

[mekes]

If it ends up being a different looking option from the norm then I think it works well. If Sony have something similar to the last few gens then Microsoft’s design stands out as something a little different and I’m all for that. I certainly don’t dislike it, it looks good enough.

 

[pr0cs]

I like it, it looks like it belongs in a high end home theatre setup. It's not gaudy or childish but still interesting enough to invite commentary.
I understood what they were going with when the 360 launched but it always looked a bit goofy next to the other HT components.
I'm excited to see what Sony goes with, how they both tackle cooling based on the shape of the case.
I CANNOT wait for the teardown to see how they arranged the innards

 

[spawn]

Yeah, I usually only buy Playstation, but I might buy both this time around

 

[Slings and Arrows]

It's different. I can't hate on a console that defies the 'Black Slab', which was started by the OG xbox and copied too many times.

 

[Caffeine]

hal 9000 avatar checks out

 

[Ten_Fold]

It does, I dont think Microsoft will make the same fuck ups, its gonna come down to price and exclusives for me. Halo infinite, some jrpg type game and a new fable will draw me for sure.

 

[DonF]

I love the design but it feels unpractical. Like it has to be put it in certain way. Like its shown in the trailer, its too big to be part of an entertainment center, so it has to be on its side and that way it doesn't look that cool. Or it will have to live outside the TV area, like a PC.

It feels more like a Mac than a console.

 

[Dr.brain64]

It is the size of a pc but cannot use as a pc... or can we?

 

[Raziel]

 

[SpartanN92]

Great design. Questionable name but oh well.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

What counts is a solid box of specs and at a reasonable price.

The new Series X unit itself is literally a black brick. Nothing special looking about it.

 

[Punished Miku]

I like it. Looks fine. All consoles are going to be a black rectangle.

Some have angled edges and that's about it lol. Every console debate is about angled edges. That's how little this honestly matters.

 

[Vawn]

It all comes down to games and price. That's the two things that never change.

 

[Mahadev]

It looks like a dehumidifier.

 

[CatLady]

I like every XBox design actually, but yeah, the X is... something.

Even the hideous launch model off-white 360? While I loved it to death as a gaming machine, it was as butt ugly as the fat PS3.

I do love this new one though, I think aesthetically it's my favorite console ever.

 

[MaulerX]

It looks like a minifridge, but a really well-designed minifridge.

Of course it looks like a mini fridge.

It was designed to keep that 12TF Navi GPU and 3.6ghz Zen 2 CPU nice and cool.

 

[Lionel Richie]

It looks really cool, but cumbersome and awkward. Miles ahead of the OG Xbone though.

 

[its_justJEFF]

If it was white it would look like the Linksys Velop wifi system. Now, I'm not saying that the Series X doesn't look good, i think it looks fine, but it's nothing special. There are no details, no textures, save for the top vent, nothing that really makes it unique in any way. My example for a great looking console, the Xbox One S with the PS4 coming in 2nd. I think that the Xbox One S is the best looking console this generation. It's simple, but detailed.

 

[TGO]

To be honest when I saw it I had a sudden flashback to this moment

And I was like

So that's what she meant

 

[JoeyWestSide]

I think they took their design of the x and asked what was important and I think cooling was big for them because I would think it would be easier to cool when it's standing rather than on its side trying to push the hot air out instead of letting the hot air naturally drift upward. I think that's why the disc tray is underneath, to maximize its cooling. Thoughts?

 

[SpartanN92]

 

[Strife In a Teacup]

Watch Monster Energy Drink Rockstar Energy Drink do a promotion with the new Xbox for a square can that's the same shape. You know it could happen.

 

[Mega_Deth]

In my opinion it is one of the worst looking consoles I have ever seen. Even the Atari Jaguar had some thought into the design. This just lacks any effort whatsoever. I honestly thought it was a joke meme when I saw it on Facebook.

 

[SiteSeer]

microsoft is not known for design but this brutalist impression of a game console is okay. i like it. but wth op, sony lacks a design philosophy? are you for real? please join us on planet earth.

 

[EightBit Man]

It is not bad. But I care about games, physical games...complete retail games, and this is not going to be a platform that will deliver that, unfortunately.

A stark reminder how I miss those days looking forward towards a new platform.

 

[Grinchy]

I still think it looks kinda nice and for some reason my brain just can't see it as being "too big."

This feels like the dress that some people saw as white and gold that others saw as black and blue.

 

[V2Tommy]

OP, fix the spelling in your thread title.

And then remember that nothing looks as good as a PlayStation 2 with the vertical stand.

 

[bigdawg69]

looks like a good foundation to build my tiny eco friendly dream house on,

 

[shenmue mugen]

I think it looks cool

 

[lukilladog]

It looks like some cheap powered subwoofer lol.