Xbox One X vs. Nintendo Switch: Is the Xbox One X Worth It?

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The Verdict: Should You Buy an Xbox One X if You Already Own a Nintendo Switch?

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The Xbox One X is about as good a complimentary console as you can get for the Nintendo Switch. They overlap on very few and thus compliment each other’s libraries well. They each have very different philosophies on what matters most to gamers, which is reflected in the strengths of each console. You’ll be getting a very unique experience on each, and won’t feel like you’re purchasing a redundant console. If you don’t own either yet, that’s a different conversation entirely, and you can check out our full review to get a better sense of which direction you should go in.

So on a very basic level, yes, the Xbox One X is still worth getting if you already own a Nintendo Switch assuming you own or are planning to get a 4K television set.

Consider these more specific questions and scenarios as well though:

Do you need the ability to play PlayStation 4 exclusive games? – If the answer to this question is Yes, then you might want to consider a PS4 Pro instead. Although from a hardware perspective, we prefer the power and network features the Xbox One X offers, all of the teraflops in the world won’t magically allow you to play Persona 5 or any other PS4 exclusive on the Xbox One X or the Nintendo Switch. So definitely factor that in.

Is 4K gaming something you really care about?: If the answer to this question is No, then it’s probably not worth getting an Xbox One X. It does offer some great perks, but at the end of the day, there’s nothing wrong with the Xbox One S either. If you really don’t care if your game doesn’t look as good as it could (or don’t own a 4K set), save yourself some money. Grab an original Xbox One or a PlayStation 4 based on the exclusives if you want another home console. If you do care though, then there’s no better option for home consoles power wise than the Xbox One X, so go for it.

Are you big on PC gaming?: If you don’t really play games on your PC, or don’t have a rig capable of playing the latest games at a high visual quality, then yep, the Xbox One X is still worth getting. However, if you have a powerful PC gaming rig, and don’t mind playing on your computer instead of a home console, consider seeing if that’s an option you want to give a go before investing in the Xbox One X. 

Do you want access to some of your favorite Xbox 360 games again? – If you have an extensive physical collection of 360 games that you wouldn’t mind being able to play without having to hook up said 360, then the Xbox One X is an even more attractive option.


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