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Xbox Series X Already Being Unboxed By Some People

An unknown YouTuber has unboxed the Xbox Series X one month before launch.

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The Xbox Series X--and its cheaper, slimmer, discless counterpart, the Xbox Series S--does not release until November 10. However, someone already has Microsoft's next-gen console in their hands and has unboxed it one month before the Xbox Series X launches.

A YouTuber named Willy Crow recently uploaded a video of the Xbox Series X. The roughly two-minute video shows a man in a mustard yellow hoodie unboxing the console, allegedly provided by Microsoft itself. The box looks very reminiscent of the Xbox One X, with its black-and-green packaging. Once the Xbox Series X comes out, though, it looks like a shoebox.

Willy Crow even pulls the controller out and fiddles with the thumbsticks before placing some batteries in it and setting it aside. The YouTuber then moves onto the wrapped Xbox Series X. They remove the plastic and tape to unveil the console.

Willy Crow isn't the only person supposedly with the Xbox Series X in their possession. An image on the official Xbox Series X subreddit uploaded by user TheJasonng shows what appears to be a retail or shipping facility stocking up on the next-gen system. A few comments threaded in the post suggest there are retail associates from stores like Target who will have the system in stock soon.

We also got to check out the Xbox Series X, both the prototype and the real-deal. In our hands-on preview of the next-gen system, editor Michael Higham discussed how fast loading and Quick Resume were features that left him considerably impressed with the Xbox Series X.

"I've said this before, but I feel like next-gen console gaming will be greatly impacted by those practical improvements in the user experience more so than higher visual fidelity--and that's what I've been most impressed with in the Xbox Series X so far," Higham said,

The Xbox Series S and Series X launch on November 10 for $300 and $500, respectively. Check out our Xbox Series S/X preorder guide to learn which system is right for you.

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Lol like a dragon from digital foundry, cannot run well on Xbox series X, 1440p on normal mode, and full resolution on 30 FPS on 4k.

Lol.

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@Crazy_sahara: Guessing it's an issue on the dev side, the tech in the SeX is beast.

Beyond that, could you please leave all that icky negativity at the door? Thanks so much, and have a great day 😸

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@Crazy_sahara: Sega made that game,blame them.
And explain "cannot run well"...the game runs in these modes as intended by Sega.

Also,there are rumors Sega made it that way to keep the parity to the PS5 version.

I dont know the size of the game(the world i mean) so 2k at 60fps could be impressive if we all knew whats behind the reasons.

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@sladakrobot: The elephant in the room said, ray time reflections were not running in the game, from digital foundrys assessment.

So if the specs were reduced because of Yakuza dragon, then when ray tracing is turned on expect a underperforming console.

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@Crazy_sahara: raytracing is handled by dedicated hardware in the Xbox series X which has a minimal effect on the processing power used for a game.

Why raytracing is not present in Yakuza has nothing to do with the console itself.

Segas engine might not been able to handle it,maybe its a design decision ,the team has no experience or its a development time thing.

I am very excited to play Like a Dragon and the Digital Foundry breakdown of the preview version just shown me i wont regret it buying.

It looks like Sega nailed the represantion of Yohama very well

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I never understood the love for unboxing videos. The box literally says exactly what is inside (unless it's a mystery/surprise box) so there's no real surprise as to what you're getting. I assume there will be the Xbox, controller and cables, and most likely some print out with ads and instructions. I have no interest in watching someone open a package. To each their own, I guess.

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One more month (or less) until next gen! Awesome times ahead!

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@pcps4xb: the same was said about xbox one x, look what happened.

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@phili878: I meant in the context of both ps5 and Xbox series x. I do favor the PlayStation platform but Xbox is going to be a decent competition this gen. This gen will actually be the first where I don't purchase an Xbox but that's simply because I'm waiting on a rtx 3080 and MS allows me to play all their games on PC which is pretty awesome. It's not like they're making money on console anyways so it doesn't matter to them where I purchase their game's. But still, I'm excited for next gen. Ps5 has a great launch lineup and Xbox a bright future.

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Is it hot out of the box ;-)

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@Jimminyfixit: Not as hot as the PS5 apparently.

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@Jimminyfixit: Huh?

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Meanwhile, where are the PS5 unboxing or Tech reviews? Wait no Content creator or Tech reviewer has a PS5 yet? Sad

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I got one too, gonna do some testing & make a video soon.

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I'm not watching this as I want my unboxing to be new to me.. but at this point.. I'm really thinking there's nothing accidental about this. I really think these "leaks" by both sides is purely an intentional way of indirect advertising. Personally, I'd rather wait then have everything be ruined.

that goes double for gameplay.. for both the Series X and PS5.. I already know they're going to be mind-blowing in performance.. I don't need that proven. Why does anyone?

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@robertbyronz: Same, and i completely agree... of course these aren't 'Leaks'... they're simply subversive / low level marketing techniques.

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@thenephariouson: exactly. which is a weird way to do it. Both Sony and Microsoft should just be coming out with another event instead of this nonsense.

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So, how did some shmuck get an Xbone before anyone else that actually is in the industry?

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@naomha1: could be related to a VP or some other Microsoft executive or some big position shareholder.

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@johnny0779: If your intent is to diminish the enjoyment of discussing the next gen systems, then I want you to know that you are succeeding.

I simply want to share in the excitement of this next generation with my fellow gamers, but your constant negativity is really bringing me down 😔

With everything that has happened this year, everyone deserves to feel good about something. Could you please be a little more respectful, and let people have some enjoyment without turning something that should be great into something toxic?

Thank you so much, and I hope you and yours have health and happiness 🙂

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@thecupidstunts: Well said. 😁👍🍻

At least with all the crap that got thrown at us this year, we get new consoles and more importantly, a new Deftones album!

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@bryanweary: Yes, Ohms!!! ❤ the Deftones!

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@thecupidstunts: Such a goooood album. Start to finish, some of their best work. Phantom Bride from Gore holds a special place in my heart. 1 - Jerry Cantrel and 2 - the lyrics just touch my soul.

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I hate when people record videos, put it on Youtube to be seen ,then make it private. How about not recording it and uploading it to begin with?

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@returnofthebrotha said:

I hate when people record videos, put it on Youtube to be seen ,then make it private. How about not recording it and uploading it to begin with?

Just search "Xbox Series X unboxing" and you'll see others re-upping the video.

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@returnofthebrotha: i hate people.

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Unboxing a rectangle that plays video games... how exciting!

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@BassMan said:

Unboxing a rectangle that plays video games... how exciting!

Don't like it, don't watch it. The rest of us will. Carry on.

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@BassMan: Your name is bassman, so i'd assume that you got excited over unboxing a rectangle that only produces vibrations

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@BassMan: As exciting as it would be as unboxing you like....what would you be excited about to unbox so we can use the same analogy on your taste.

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@johnny0779: You really don't have any right to question people's choice or taste when you openly go about criticising anything which isn't to your preference.

For what it's worth I don't agree with the troll baiting that @BassMan left on this forum but that you, one of the worst zealots on this site at present, fell into that bait makes it almost forgivable.

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@johnny0779 said:

@BassMan: As exciting as it would be as unboxing you like....what would you be excited about to unbox so we can use the same analogy on your taste.

Maybe some unique collectors set of something. Certainly not a basic looking rectangle and a controller that has looked the same for the last few generations.

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@BassMan: As with everything else, some might find with the unboxing of a "Collector's Set" unappealing as usually the best part of unboxing it it's to witness it yourself in person to truly appreciate it.

As you can see there's always a "but" for everything you can think of....

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The link is either broken or the YT'ber has disabled the link to non-followers. All I get is the message:

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If the owner of the video has granted you access, please sign in

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