Xbox Series X parodies have begun as Internet reacts to next gen Xbox

Xbox Series X as a fridge — The multi-functional Xbox Series X (pic: @JEFRiUM1)

The last thing anyone expected at The Game Awards 2019 was a full reveal of the next gen Xbox, but Microsoft were there to show off the new console and to reveal its real name (Project Scarlett was just a codename).

Neither were what anyone expected and while the response to the design has been more positive than the name it’s the look of the new console that’s the easiest to joke about, with comparisons to everything from SpongeBob SquarePants to a Nintendo GameCube.

I dont regret editing this.
It had to be done. #XboxSeriesX pic.twitter.com/d2qvTZb1DV

— ?️тαℓєѕ σf cσσkíє ? (@ArcanaLegacy) December 13, 2019

knew it wouldn’t be long fucks sake? #XboxSeriesX pic.twitter.com/sxMS8Ix6Ex

— Dredgen Shaxx 《☆Yeet Gang☆》 (@ShaxxNLXP) December 13, 2019

The real purpose for the #XboxSeriesX ? pic.twitter.com/CnF4y6pISK

— Miguel Valle (@Ratsumon) December 13, 2019

It’s hard to gauge exactly what people think of it all, but the overall response seems to be positive. With the negative reaction to the name tempered by the fact that Microsoft has always been terrible at naming its consoles, so this isn’t really much of a surprise.

It’s unclear when Microsoft will say any more about the new console, but it’s really the games that need to be showcased now – with only Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 getting a quick tease.

I literally made this joke earlier with a buddy, and someone already Photoshop’d it. Thank you internet. #TheGameAwards #XboxSeriesX pic.twitter.com/UBVCO8J6Ty

— Sir Bawbert Son of John (@Bawbjohnson) December 13, 2019

has anyone made this joke yet? #XboxSeriesX pic.twitter.com/fhzYtqilfP

— friendkerrek (@friendkerrek) December 13, 2019

The new #XboxSeriesX be like pic.twitter.com/wo4glqMfEj

— Monstaa (@ItsMonstaa) December 13, 2019

Microsoft mentioned E3 in June being an important next date for them, but there’s also a good chance they’ll put on their own mini-event before that.

Xbox Series X is due to be released next Christmas, but no pricing information has been released yet.

Xbox killed it with the Series X design. They give you the option to grill your steak while gaming. Absolutely amazing, thank you Phil Spencer! #TheGameAwards #XboxSeriesX pic.twitter.com/LmHp5Bcb9E

— Metal&Gaming (@HardcoreMetal89) December 13, 2019