We know what the first quandary will be when our Xbox Series X comes home for the first time - does it go vertically or horizontally? Turns out Xbox boss Phil Spencer has opted for the latter.
He revealed this in a response on Twitter, explaining it looks better that way on his shelf:
Promotion for the Xbox Series X has focused exclusively on the vertical look so far, but the system is designed to support both styles, and even has four tiny rubber feet for horizontal orientation. So, will you favour a vertical or horizontal approach when you get yours? Let us know in the poll below!
[source twitter.com]
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It has to be horizontal for me, or it won't fit in the TV cabinet. Nice to have the choice of both!
If it's on a table or open surface I would recommend horizontal because of the dust but if it's inside the cabinet both options are good. My Xbox One X is currently in vertical position.
I have no choice but horizontal, but I think it looks better vertical.
Even me doesn't have a room to place my one x in horizontal position.So vertical position for series x is my only choice
It really seems like both consoles are really meant to be vertical. Been a pain trying to find an entertainment center to accommodate, may have to just end up building one.
Mine will have to be horizontal or it won’t fit on my TV stand with my 360 and Xbox One S.
I think it looks better vertical though.
Vertical next to the tv. Will look very cool. Also the Xbox logo doesn’t look right sideways.
Horizontal because it won't fit vertically for me.
But, I do prefer the look vertical.
I prefer vertical, I think it looks better that way..
I always lay my consoles down I am always paranoid that one of my cats will knock it down other wise.
Thankfully, I have a removable shelf in my entertainment center. I will be able to sit my Series X and PS5 side-by-side without worry.
Vertical of course, otherwise the logo isn't right.
This is the vertical gen coming up.
I've already got a bit of space either side of my TV where I'm planning to put the PS5 and Series X. At the moment my PS4 and Xbox are underneath it, so not sure what I'll do with that space if I move both previous consoles out. Maybe use it for some accessories or something
I'm going vert, I could fit it sidewards but I'm not comfortable with the clearance between the fan and the side of my cabinet.
So It's going to stand "proud" on top with whole room to pull fresh air from.
I can go either way, but will depend how it reacts to being in a closed glass AV cabinet and air flow at the rear of the cabinet.
Either way will look good.
I like the look when its vertical. I thinking now how it would fit on media cabinet. I'll set a end-table next to the cabinet if I have to.
@roe I bet the Switch 2.0 also docks vertically.
Mine will be behind my monitors so it won't matter, but horizontal.
But... the X is sideways!
@Octane The just reminded me of logo on the PS2. 😆
I want to go vertical. It reminds me of the monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Im glad to have the choice between vertical or horizontal. Wanted to put my One X vertical, but I'm too cheap to pay $20 for a piece of plastic that should have been included.
@Tasuki Yeah that was a neat little detail lol. They could do the same, it's a round logo after all, so it wouldn't be too hard.
@Tasuki
That console got everything right. 😊
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