What is the best Xbox console of all time?

From the original black monolith that redefined console gaming to the 2020s powerhouses that deliver 4K at lightning speed, every Xbox generation has left its mark — but which console is truly the greatest?

1

Xbox 360

Microsoft's iconic 2005 seventh-generation console that dominated online gaming with Xbox Live, delivered Halo 3 and Gears of War, and is widely considered the best Xbox generation.

1000pts

2

Original Xbox

Microsoft's groundbreaking 2001 debut console that pioneered the built-in hard drive, introduced online gaming with Xbox Live, and launched Halo: Combat Evolved.

855pts

3

Xbox One S

The slimmed-down 2016 redesign of the Xbox One that added HDR support, a 4K Blu-ray player, and a much more attractive form factor than the original's bulky design.

666pts

4

Xbox One

Microsoft's ambitious 2013 entertainment hub that stumbled at launch due to controversial DRM and always-online requirements before recovering with strong games in its later years.

458pts

5

Xbox One X

The 2017 'world's most powerful console' that brought native 4K gaming to Xbox and became the premium choice for players who wanted the definitive multi-platform experience.

349pts

6

Xbox Series S

Microsoft's sleek and affordable 2020 next-gen console offering digital-only gaming, Game Pass access, and next-generation performance at a budget-friendly $299 price point.

349pts

7

Xbox Series X

Microsoft's most powerful console released in 2020, offering lightning-fast SSD loading, 4K gaming at 120fps, and full backwards compatibility with all previous Xbox libraries.

203pts