The Xbox Series X is the most powerful console built to date. The main reason for the square vertical design is of course heat. The matte black finish works well in this scenario since it would match other AV equipment, but most AV shelves are not designed for the vertical Xbox, so you would have to put it on its side, and be forced to face the cringe-worthy look of the sideways power button for years to come. That is a shame for anyone that wants to place the Xbox in a rack of electronics. There is no one saying it won’t work on its side, and Microsoft including rubber feet on the console means that they also have no issues with it being kept horizontally, but from a pure aesthetics view, it looks a bit more proper when standing up. The Series X dimensions feel a bit off when the console is laid horizontally, with it being quite tall, but very shallow looking. The Xbox icon on the power button would be rotated if placed on its side, much like the Xbox Series S power button is designed for a horizontal arrangement. Now, to be sure, there are rubber feet which allow the console to sit horizontally, however there are small tells that this isn't Microsoft's preferred position, and as such the console looks a bit odd on its side. Microsoft’s Xbox Series S does offer a more traditional console look to it, but the Xbox Series X, in its all matte black finish, is decidedly untraditional.įirst, the Xbox Series X is designed to ideally be placed upright, as in standing vertically. This current next-gen console launches brought about designs which are quite different than those before. Now that we have gone over what is inside, let us chat about what is happening on the outside.
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