IGN makes a mock Xbox Series X and compares it to other consoles
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Great idea IGN, great video!
I have to say, the design has grown on me. It looked much bigger from the trailer. But I like it, looks futuristic and powerful.
I have to say, the design has grown on me. It looked much bigger from the trailer. But I like it, looks futuristic and powerful.
It's basically the same cooling set up as the "trashcan" according to them.
One large exhaust fan at the top to cool everything.
Don't know if they've done anything fancy with the main board placement like the "trashcan" but considering the box shape I doubt it.
I kind of agree, some pictures of the console comparison gave the impression of it being much bigger. Now with this mock up it looks fine and could even give an ok look in a living room.
Although the design would never be a factor in getting the console or not, if this design was required for efficiency then I would take it over the design that would cause heating trouble or a less powerful console in a instant.
the mac pro got fancy with the board design because it had the main logic board, then two separate boards with a gpu on each, so they used a single big-ass triangular heatsink with one board mounted to each side so they could all share the heatsink.
presumably the xbox series x will use an apu with the cpu and gpu on the same die, so it's all one logic board, and thus has no need for such a design. i wouldn't be surprised if there's a big-ass heatsink in that pillar, though.
How? Series X is supposedly 16cm x 16cm x 31cm, which is 7936 cubic cm. One X is 30cm x 24cm x 6cm, 4320 cubic cm. Maybe you thought I meant the original Xbox One?
This was my first take. And it was awfully comforting for some reason.
My Air Purifier/Powerhouse Game Console is going to add a subtle, yet refined touch of retro-futurism in my living room next holiday season.
Can't wait.
People keep saying this but like, the consumer priced for these parts would be like 1500 or something. Margins can only go so low, unless msoft wants to sell at loss (which is plausible)
Yeah, TBH I never trusted using vertical stands on any previous console I've owned either. If it's meant to be set down horizontally, that's how it should be.
I'm so glad Microsoft went for maximum power and cooling efficiency, rather than trying to go cheap or add a gimmicky accessory or force the console to be overly compact.
Function over form, people.
Function over form, people.
My guess is most of the space on that pillar will be taken by the heatsink and maybe the power supply (if they make it internal) and both will have to be massive by console standards considering the specs.
It was a great idea. Shame about the execution though. Not doing a comparison with it on its side was a huge oversight.
Gamespot said MS designed it with power in mind.
They didn't make a design and then tried to fit the tech in. They got the tech they wanted and built the design around that instead.
If that's what it took to cram all that power in there and keep it as quiet as the X then I'm a happy camper.
They didn't make a design and then tried to fit the tech in. They got the tech they wanted and built the design around that instead.
If that's what it took to cram all that power in there and keep it as quiet as the X then I'm a happy camper.
Looks similar in height to my centre speaker or my receiver so it didn't really phase me
I wonder if this thing will still be eligible for prime shipping, or I we will be forced to pay over sized package prices. Ugh this thing is DOA for sure.
I was a bit annoyed the guy said they'll give exact measurements but then didn't.
So I did a quick photoshop under the assumption the drive was 120mm, (the shadowed area.)
Think I may have it correct because at the scale, the new controller is 150mm which according to google is 5 mm smaller than the current one.
Scooted around the apartment to find something of a similar size. Funnily the box for my iron is very similar.
Very silly comparison but other people might own one, 290x145mm, not my image.
So I did a quick photoshop under the assumption the drive was 120mm, (the shadowed area.)
Think I may have it correct because at the scale, the new controller is 150mm which according to google is 5 mm smaller than the current one.
Scooted around the apartment to find something of a similar size. Funnily the box for my iron is very similar.
Very silly comparison but other people might own one, 290x145mm, not my image.
First thing I thought of. Wiiu still makes the most sense form factor wise imo I never use the space behind the console
I was a bit annoyed the guy said they'll give exact measurements but then didn't.
So I did a quick photoshop under the assumption the drive was 120mm, (the shadowed area.)
Think I may have it correct because at the scale, the new controller is 150mm which according to google is 5 mm smaller than the current one.
Scooted around the apartment to find something of a similar size. Funnily the box for my iron is very similar.
Very silly comparison but other people might own one, 290x145mm, not my image.
Thank you.
Also, taking your measurements into account, the XSeX is of larger volume ~5992.1 cm³ compared to One X that at 4320 cm³. So yea, Ryan is perhaps wrong (would not be the first time).
Yeah, i love the design but it's so impractical. At least for my setup.
I love the tower look to it, it just means it will probablg go next to my tv like my switch instead of under it
Jesus fuck, that is gorgeous.
Lockhart should look more or less the same but be a smaller monolith, so that they can display them side by side easily communicating that it's a cheaper, lesser powerful version of the same thing. If they do it that way, the concern trolling will be unjustified.
A little bit random, but damn, this guy on Behance must be very proud right now. Concept from Feb. 2018:
He almost got the Xbox design exactly right
Looks like a Bluetooth speaker.
Really disliking this taller design trend. Entertainment units were not designed for tall media devices. Most TV units have width in their favour (wider and larger TV's), not height. Then there's sitting it on its side where it just looks sillier.
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Bro thank you, I watched the whole video and was like.....are you fucking kidding me?
I wouldn't put it sideways seriously. It takes away all the charm of its tower design. Just find a nice spot elsewhere where it can shine in all its vertical glory.
It is still massive, I would prefer a longer, flat and horizontal approach.
Shit literally won't fit anywhere next to my TV without obsctructing it, I would have to lay it on the ground or somewhere else, aside TV set-up.
