The Xbox One didn't dominate the market, but it was a nice console. The same applies to the Xbox One S and Xbox One X. However, the Xbox Series X is looking pretty good, and it's not exactly easy to snag one. So before you buy it, you want to know if you really need it or not. Is it worth that 500 dollars? Or should you go to the cheaper alternatives?

The graphics card of the Xbox Series X is mindblowing. While it does have the same GPU architecture of the PS5, the 8 core CPU and the AMD RDNA 2-based Graphics Processing Unit makes it out to be the most powerful console ever on paper. The GPU can process 12 teraflops, which is mindblowing. The Xbox Series Xs GPU is a AMD RDNA 2, which is clocked at 1.825 GHz with 52 CUs. The Xbox Series X can technically support 8k and up to 120fps, but not at the same time.            

The new controller isn't a big change from the controller we all know and love. There are no "next-gen" changes to the controller. However, it's the small differences that improve the Xbox experience, like recording gameplay, and the new D-pad. I personally thing that this is just Microsoft's next step to the perfect controller. The controller itself is quite similar to the one that came with the Xbox One S and X. Almost everything is that same. Of course there's the small cosmetic changes, like a matte bumper, and an fully black Xbox button. Surprisingly, the biggest difference I could find is the D-pad has a more responsive click, which I do like. More than I want to admit. However, I am dissapointed that Microsoft didn't move to an internal battery, and stuck with AA's. Other than that, the controller is pretty much perfect. 

CPU: 8x Zen 2 cores at 3.8 GHz

GPU: AMD Navi/RDNA 2-family GPU with 52 CU at 1.825 GHz

GPU Architecture: Custom RDNA 2

Memory/Interface: 16GB GDDR6/320-bit

Memory Bandwidth: 560GB/s

Internal Storage: 1 TB NVMe SSD PCIe 4.0

IO Throughput: 2.4GB/s (Raw) - 4.8GB/s(Raw)

Expandable Storage: 1 TB SSD add-on module

External Storage: USB 3.2 HDD Support

Optical Drive: 4K UHD Blu-ray Drive

The Xbox Wireless Headset isn't the best, but it's fine. the Headphones have a bass-heavy sound profile that might be a bit too much for some. However, you can customize the sound to suit your needs. s good job on that Microsoft. They are also quite comfortable. As expected they use Xbox Wireless tech. Their mic is also great a te recording your voice. Unfortunately, you will need an adapter for using them with a PC if you're not using bluetooth. Overall, the headset does fine, maybe a 7/10

The Xbox Series X is a lot more than a gaming console, and that makes the PDP Gaming Remote a important accessory. This fairly large media remote has a built in play and pause, fast forward, and reverse buttons, and buttons for sharing and to go to the menu. You can also turn on the Xbox Series X with the remote, without having to take the controllers and connect them, so you can get to watching your favorite shows and movies immediately. 

The Elite Series 2 controller is amazing, however it is on the expensive side. I'm not sure if it's really worth the 180$ price tag, but that doesn't make it any less awesome. You can customize the buttons to your own likes, and you can adjust the thumbstick tension. That's pretty cool. Not to mention that it comes with it's own carrying case that you can charge it in, and some spare thumbsticks. Overall, this is an amazing controller, even if it is a little expensive.