In my first Xbox Series X preview, I covered backwards compatibility performance, load times, Quick Resume, and some of the physical hardware impressions. I was quite limited in terms of what I was able to work with, but in the past few weeks, I've been able to explore more of the Xbox Series X's capabilities. Since then, those of us with preview units have had access to a few Series X-specific games with next-gen enhancements. We also now have the opportunity to talk in-depth about storage drive options and how well they work, as well as topics like the Xbox UI and some of the system's broader features.

As of now, I'm coming away from the experience more impressed with the practical improvements with loading speeds and overall ease of making the most of my time gaming, though they're not going to hit you with a mind-blowing graphical leap. I dig into all that in this last extensive look at the Xbox Series X before it launches on November 10--keep in mind that this is not a review, but rather a more detailed look at our Xbox Series X preview units.

The First Wave Of Games Optimized For Xbox Series X

So far, I've had access to early builds of a few Series X-specific games such as Yakuza: Like A Dragon and Dirt 5, and the Series X-optimized versions of Gears Tactics and Gears 5--all of which offer their own unique approaches to utilizing next-gen power.