Microsoft · Released · First generation introduced 2017

Xbox One X

Xbox One X belongs to the Xbox One generation.

By Tulasiram Pemmadi · Research updated 25 October 2026 · Research guide, not a hands-on review
Xbox One X hardware shown in the reference photograph
Xbox One X hardware shown in the reference photograph. Xbox One X (51286738246).jpg by Tom Page from London, UK. CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP; no hardware features altered. This image adaptation is available under the same licence.

Hardware at a glance

Generation
Enhanced Xbox One
Media
Ultra HD Blu-ray and downloads
Edition distinction
Not Xbox Series X

Family-level details. Check the exact model before assuming that a feature is shared across revisions.

An enhanced Xbox One, not Series X

Xbox One X belongs to the Xbox One generation. Microsoft positioned it for enhanced games and 4K entertainment; results still depend on the title. It is different from the later Xbox Series X despite the similar name. A listing should identify the complete model name, not simply “Xbox X”.

Project Scorpio and later finishes

Project Scorpio is the launch edition of One X, carrying the codename on its case and controller with a matching vertical stand. Later themed One X consoles include Gears 5 and Cyberpunk 2077. These finishes do not turn the hardware into the Series generation.

Buying a collector unit

Request photographs of the top, front, back, controller and label. For Scorpio, check that the controller markings and stand are present. For game bundles, distinguish physical items from download codes. A reused or expired code should not be valued as an unused game entitlement. Verify operation under a game workload, not just at the dashboard.

Model and edition registry

Documented models and editions are listed below. Unverified regional SKUs are not included.

Standard model

Hardware model

Base hardware; confirm installed storage and regional power requirements.

Region: Multiple marketsReference

Model details and evidence

Scorpio is a One X edition

Microsoft’s announcement keeps Project Scorpio within the Xbox One family. The special exterior and packaging do not make it an Xbox Series X. For a collector purchase, the matching stand and controller are package details, while game enhancements depend on the One X version of the software.

Project Scorpio markings
On console and controller
Scorpio package
Includes exclusive vertical stand
Generation
Xbox One
Media
Ultra HD Blu-ray on One X

Supporting documentation

GTA editions to check for this hardware

These links match the release-platform labels in our GTA catalogue. Open the game guide for its edition and sources. This is not a complete backwards-compatibility list or a guarantee of current store availability.

Buying used or imported hardware: inspection, package and region checklist →

Sources and corrections

Images identify the pictured hardware; they are not evidence for every variant listed. Missing regional SKUs and undocumented editions remain outside this guide. Send a correction with a source.

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