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Is the Series S worth it?
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Banjo64
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Banjo64
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Get some help for giving my legitimate opinion after owning something for 2 and a half years and probably playing it more than 99% of anyone else here?
King Dazzar
Member
OP, for me I'd be steered by how much resolution and frame rate matter. I had a X1X due to its full native 4k capability. And then got an XSX at launch due to it still being able to do native 4k (in theory at least) together with 60fps potential. The S has always been a weird one for me. As it gave up some of the X1X resolution capabilities, but then improved its frame rate potential with upgraded CPU. If I were gaming on a 1080p monitor, or if performance and resolution weren't too important, then maybe an S. Otherwise, for me I'd have to go XSX. Its far more likely to stand the test of time longer too imo.
MarkMe2525
Member
Get some help for giving my legitimate opinion after owning something for 2 and a half years and probably playing it more than 99% of anyone else here?
Lots have changed in a year. Not knocking your change of outlook, as that happens, but it is striking.
Deerock71
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ShadyAcshuns
Member
It's a good little machine.
vanillaFace
Neo Member
I game with an RX 6400. I think you'll be fine with a Series S.
MarkMe2525
Member
I hear ya, I never played elden ring on the S as I own the disc, but Hogwarts seemed fine for me. To each their own.
Damigos
Member
I REALLY hope next gen wont have a current gen equivalent
Deerock71
Member
I'll grant you that, but some of us automatically switch the conversation off as soon as the fps "issue" pops up. Some around here couldn't give two shits less about fps, and I'd be one of the 1% that you haven't outplayed on the S.Get some help for giving my legitimate opinion after owning something for 2 and a half years and probably playing it more than 99% of anyone else here?
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semiconscious
Member
my series s is the first microsoft console i've ever owned, & it's easily earned it's keep & more at this point. took me a year plus to exhaust the game pass catalog, & i just quit playing starfield, which ran just fine, & which i enjoyed (up to a point, anyway). gone back to using my ps5 for the most part, but being able to sub game pass for a month whenever something interesting pops up (like stalker 2?), play the game for cheap, & then drop the sub till the next game pops up is a nice option to have...
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DragonNCM
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I hope next Xbox will not have "DEDICATED" & key locked SSD so I can slap ANYTHING IN IT
Banjo64
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No worries.Just to explain though, I wasn’t complaining about 30fps, I play loads of 30fps games.
I was just saying that the 2 games I had issues with, Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy, probably looked worse than Starfield because they were prioritising higher framerates (40&60fps), so fidelity probably took a hit due to that.
Hoddi
Member
Depends what you intend for it. I already had Gamepass on PC and only bought my S for an old plasma that I wasn't using and I've been really happy with it. But it's worth getting the X if you want to use it on a big 4k screen.
I've since also bought an X for my living room TV but I almost never use it. I've thought about switching them but the S frankly is good enough at 1080p that I don't see a reason to.
I've since also bought an X for my living room TV but I almost never use it. I've thought about switching them but the S frankly is good enough at 1080p that I don't see a reason to.
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Shake Your Rump
Member
What is so tempting that you would spend hundreds of dollars, plus the cost of the subscription?
The Series X is $650 in Canada. With tax, that is $735. I assume you mean Gamepass Ultimate, since regular gamepass is only a handful of games, so that’s $19 a month. You are willing to spend almost $1000 just because you are “tempted“ by gamepass?
You admit that you can hardly afford an Xbox. Save your money, buy some good games for your existing consoles instead.
Power Pro
Member
As someone who owns a PS5 and Xbox Series X, the only benefit I've gained by having both is I can buy and redeem codes for games way cheaper in other regions for Xbox if I'm willing to go digitally. It's insane how cheap I've gotten some stuff, like Alan Wake Remastered for $2, Dead Cells with all the latest DLC for about $4. So if something like that interests you, then an Xbox might be worth it.
Ogbert
Member
Well, that’s why I was asking about the Series S; it’s much more financially attractive.
I’m keen on playing some different titles. Go through Halo, Gears and Forza. Give Starfield a go too. I’d also like to try out the backwards compatibility.
TwiztidElf
Member
Cheapest entry point to play XB exclusives without either buying a XSX or upgrading your PC.
I have an S and have played through FH5, Halo Infinite, Starfield, and a handful of other smaller titles through Gamepass.
Worth it? Only to satisfy my curiosity.
We'll see what FM brings next week, but I could see me cutting GP before the end of the year.
I'd prefer to buy my own physical PS5 or Switch copy of Persona 5 Tactica to be honest.
I have an S and have played through FH5, Halo Infinite, Starfield, and a handful of other smaller titles through Gamepass.
Worth it? Only to satisfy my curiosity.
We'll see what FM brings next week, but I could see me cutting GP before the end of the year.
I'd prefer to buy my own physical PS5 or Switch copy of Persona 5 Tactica to be honest.
MatrixReloaded101
Member
Think about it like this … if you buy a series s right now and actually like the games in game pass you will want to upgrade to a Series X or PC at some point to get better performance.
So the best thing to do is continue to save up for a Series X. In the meantime, try to play some Xbox games through X cloud to see if you even enjoy some of the games in game pass before buying a Xbox.
DaGwaphics
Member
It's a perfectly good little console, honestly in most titles the image is very comparable to the XSX outside of resolution. There are a few instances where more aggressive cuts are made, but not many. Starfield and the rest of the first party games run flawlessly on it, which I take it are titles of interest for you since you mention GP. When you keep in mind that you aren't going to be playing games with a side-by-side comparison with the X or at 400% zoom, the games are going to play great on there.
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semiconscious
Member
yep, you sound just like me. you'll have fun - go for it...
(but remember: once you've finished pigging out on game pass, drop it & only ever renew it on a 'title by title that appeals to you' basis...)
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MonkeyClaw36
Member
Burn the Nintendo Switch then? Stupid comment.
Yup. I have a 1440P monitor on my desk. I use the S as a Call of Duty machine. Hook up keyboard and mouse and good to go!
Kataploom
Gold Member
Then no console should be supported lol. Series S is as modern as PS5 and XSX.
But such a simple fact is probably way too complex for some people's feels
German Hops
GAF's Nicest Lunch Thief
it's a top notch emulation machine.
Bojji
Member
Series S? Nope, I think it's shit and overpriced. Only worth it if bought used for 1080p tv/monitor.
Series X on the other hand is quite great, you should wait few months and you won't have to ask yourself this question: "how shit series S version will be this time?" in the future.
Emulation was fucked by MS. Only in dev mode now?
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anothertech
Member
Get the X. Save yourself the trip
no. get the real deal.
the extras you get for the price difference between S and X are unprecedented in any other consumer electronics.
3x gpu, 1.5x ram, bluray drive etc.
just think, if there was a 3x performance delta between 2 gpus in pc land for$200 difference, youd be called crazy to buy lower one.
the extras you get for the price difference between S and X are unprecedented in any other consumer electronics.
3x gpu, 1.5x ram, bluray drive etc.
just think, if there was a 3x performance delta between 2 gpus in pc land for$200 difference, youd be called crazy to buy lower one.
El Muerto
Member
It's only good as a gamepass machine. So if you main a PS5 and want to check out the exclusives i say get it. I play Starfield on my Series S if someone is using the living room tv where my Series X is. Game looks and plays fine on a cheap 4k tv, some minor graphical issues with draw distance but overall good experience. Just get the 1tb version, the 512 isnt worth it.
HeWhoWalks
Gold Member
Of course it is! It's scalable!
Damigos
Member
Thats a stupid one. Nintendo is its own thing that works perfect for their own exclusives and indies. Lets not talk about MK1on Switch..
Series S has a sibling, the Series X. And you must have the games run on the lowest common denominator, the S. If you cant see how this is bad business then maybe the console sale charts will make you better understand it.
cybertailor
Neo Member
totally, you can pick it up for next to nothing 2nd hand. Game Pass is great as well, I especially like their indie selection, that's where it shines for me. It's also a great media player. I am still stuck on 1080p, graphics hasn't been an issue for me. great addition to my PS5 all in all
Chittagong
Gold Member
Depends on your TV and lifestyle. I had one during covid when I was staying in random countries in Airbnbs with potato TVs. Was fine for that. For a big screen and surround setup, Series X.
ZoukGalaxy
Member
Help yourself and buy a true "next-gen" console.
German Hops
GAF's Nicest Lunch Thief
Yeah, dev mode is $19 bucks, plus you get access to other tools, too
Right now, I'm working on building my own atomiswave emulator.
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