Xbox series X console design critique

       The design of the Xbox Series X is bland and boring to say the least. It is practically a black rectangular box with a disc drive, and a bunch of television connections and cratered fan holes on the top. To me nothing screams innovative or raises eyebrows from the design. Now to be fair, I see what Microsoft was going for. They most likely were after resembling a desktop tower in their design and to each their own it will help a lot with cooling off the system as it will enable the system to utilize a parallel cooling architecture according to Microsoft which strives to not obstruct any airflow. People across the world are saying the Xbox One X resembles a trash bin or an air purifier and I see it. To me a next-generation console design should resemble a leap in design cues with sharp curves and a flashy design that remarkably stands out compared to items around it. At the very least, Microsoft should have incorporated a two-tone design or something other then a drab black. Basically, I feel like Microsoft dropped the ball on the design. It’s one thing to keep the “box” look hence the console name “Xbox” but at least they should have added some flair to it. Don’t get me wrong, I am aware that it’s more about the internals then the external look, but they should have put in some eye-catching qualities. The Xbox Series X is not winning any beauty awards that’s for certain.