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Xbox Series S or wait for X?
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DevilMayFlyForAWhiteGuy
Member
I would say wait for the Series X. With the S you may have to settle for 30fps with some titles, or at least more often than you would on SX or PS5.
vodka-bull
Member
Wait. There‘s nothing that great to play right now anyway, on either systemy. Wait 2-3 years until the AAA games roll out, then buy one, for a better price or with more storage.
Sebsal1874
Neo Member
Series S is a great second console. I also have a PS5 but now enjoy the benefits of gamepass too
GHG
Member
Pretty sad that you feel like you need to write a sales pitch on behalf of Microsoft at every opportunity simply because you take people's views on the console personally, but hey, you do you.
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MilkLizard
Member
Yeah with a 720p TV, just get that S. It‘s a cool console, compact, quiet and fast. You can always trade it in for the X later when you‘re back at the old place.
Matsuchezz
Member
I have never seen an xsx console sitting on any store at all. I wonder if they are still being manufactured. Whereas i have seen lots of series s which i personally would not buy for anything in the world.. i would wait for the better hw. If you have a 4k tv. I do not understand 4k tvs are cheap nowadays. They are expensive if you want oled. I am waiting on ninja theory games to buy one xsx.
Xdrive05
Member
I think the S is really neat, but maybe a little overpriced still. I see it as a $199 or $249 purchase in a world where big dick energy digital PS5 can be had for $399.
When Microsoft can get the series S down to $199, that will be a very important day to the market. 1080p is still very common, and even more than that, lots of mainstreamers can't really tell the difference between it at 4k most of the time.
When Microsoft can get the series S down to $199, that will be a very important day to the market. 1080p is still very common, and even more than that, lots of mainstreamers can't really tell the difference between it at 4k most of the time.
Magic Carpet
Member
If your last console was the 360 then yes get the S now and wait till you see the X on a shelf when you get back home.
I had the S for several months then sold it to a co worker when I got the X. The S will hold you over for quite some time.
You aint got time for loading screens.
I had the S for several months then sold it to a co worker when I got the X. The S will hold you over for quite some time.
You aint got time for loading screens.
DarkMage619
$MSFT
Pretty sad anyone feels the need to dump on a console you know nothing about. Who cares if I am in a thread actually discussing the subject at hand instead of talking about a me. You must have lots of free time on your hands. Why aren't you playing with your PS5?
Yup a Sony stock holder too so I'll be getting $40 if that Video pass from Sony takes off.
Since you guys needed a bit of education here is an article about the XSS since you both lack understanding.
Xbox Series S vs. Xbox One X: Which is most powerful?
With the Xbox Series S "Lockhart" finally out in the open, many of you have been asking if it's actually a definitive upgrade from the Xbox One X. The answer is complicated.
www-windowscentral-com.cdn.ampproject.org
VGEsoterica
Member
Wait
dcmk7
Banned
Since we are sharing links. A link for you:Pretty sad anyone feels the need to dump on a console you know nothing about. Who cares if I am in a thread actually discussing the subject at hand instead of talking about a me. You must have lots of free time on your hands. Why aren't you playing with your PS5?
Yup a Sony stock holder too so I'll be getting $40 if that Video pass from Sony takes off.
Since you guys needed a bit of education here is an article about the XSS since you both lack understanding.
Xbox Series S vs. Xbox One X: Which is most powerful?
With the Xbox Series S "Lockhart" finally out in the open, many of you have been asking if it's actually a definitive upgrade from the Xbox One X. The answer is complicated.
https://wccftech.com/xbox-series-s-...esents-challenges-for-future-titles-4a-games/
Series S is going to struggle according to a well regarded developer as the generation natures. Not my words but a Chief technical officer.
Yui's Empire
Member
Series S is perfect if you're not rocking a 4K set. I've been using it as a secondary device on my 1080p monitor while my X is hooked up to the big 4K HDR TV, and other than an outlier or two, only the resolution and the monitor's lack of HDR are any different. Same assets, same framerate, same features on nearly any game I tested (again, very few outliers like Valhalla that was 30fps vs 60fps for like 2 weeks then patched and Wreckfest that is currently 30 on S and 60 on X). The loading times, Quick Resume, and the network sharing of games just makes them brilliant complementary systems, and S is awesome to play on a 1080p set.
Thirty7ven
Banned
Probably one to two months tops away from being able to easily order a SX online, so I wouldn’t waste my money on the SS if that’s a second option for you.
EverydayBeast
thinks Halo Infinite is a new graphical benchmark
I like having Xbox’s around for halo.
GHG
Member
Pretty sad anyone feels the need to dump on a console you know nothing about. Who cares if I am in a thread actually discussing the subject at hand instead of talking about a me. You must have lots of free time on your hands. Why aren't you playing with your PS5?
Yup a Sony stock holder too so I'll be getting $40 if that Video pass from Sony takes off.
Since you guys needed a bit of education here is an article about the XSS since you both lack understanding.
Xbox Series S vs. Xbox One X: Which is most powerful?
With the Xbox Series S "Lockhart" finally out in the open, many of you have been asking if it's actually a definitive upgrade from the Xbox One X. The answer is complicated.
Yes I am directly addressing you because I'm having a hard time figuring out why any time there's a thread about the Series S you're singing from the PR/marketing hymn sheet about a device that you admittedly have zero hands on experience with.
Everyone knows what the console is and what it's capabilities are by this stage, we can see that with our own eyes based on the numerous performance and general reviews that exist for the console. If people have come to the conclusion that it's not worthy of a purchase and that the Series X is a much better buy on a pound-for-pound basis then so be it, no amount of PR drivel is going to change that.
It's not like the OP is even deliberating what ecosystem he wants to buy in to, it's 100% clear he wants in to the Xbox ecosystem so why not give him advice that would allow him to make the best long term purchase based on his needs? What's the rush?
Ironic that you complain about "not discussing what the thread is about" and then go on to reference the PS5 in your post. You just can't help yourself can you?
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Memorabilia
Member
The S is great for certain specific needs. Our household uses our Series S as much as our Series X. As a 1080p console it's great. I really like how compact, power efficient, and cool running it is. It's the perfect little back compat and emulation machine and is easy to fit in a backpack or small cabinet spaces. With our digital collection growing faster than physical, the lack of drive has surprisingly not been a big deal. Tho admittedly I can say that only because we also own a Series X. If you prefer physical media then the S is obviously a non-starter. And, if you have a 4k TV then def go with the X. We use the S in a side by side setup on a secondary 1080p TV and it looks sharp (And honestly, it also looks great on the 4k TV too...but you'll always "know" it's not fully pushing your 4k set like the X can in *certain games*).
So, if you have a 1080p TV and don't care about physical media then the only real downside is the small SSD. Again, for us, this isn't a big deal bc we own multiple systems and have large external drives on them all, but if the S is your only system you should know going in the SSD is going to fill up mighty quick. If you don't play a ton of games and tend to play 5-7 AAA favorites (or more if you play a mix of AAA/indie) before uninstalling and then installing new games then this isn't a big deal. But the S wouldn't work as a primary or lone system for me if I didn't have external storage simply bc I prefer to keep my entire massive collection downloaded and ready to go at all times (this isn't a downside unique to Series S, as PS5 definitely has an inadequate SSD size as well. But it needs to be noted and thought about before you purchase. That said, even Series X with the 1TB drive wouldn't be nearly enough for me on its own).
All in all, if you don't care about physical and know going in you'll probably need to invest in external storage (like every other current gen console) then Series S is a great deal for $300 (I'd like to see the price drop to $250 or bump the SSD up to 1TB when they do a mid-gen refresh/slim).
Pro Tip: If you have a Costco membership buy MS/Xbox bucks for 10% off, then use that to buy the Series S when it comes in stock direct from MS. I've picked up a few of them for friends/family for $270 using that little life hack.
(same can be done with Series X to get it for $450).
So, if you have a 1080p TV and don't care about physical media then the only real downside is the small SSD. Again, for us, this isn't a big deal bc we own multiple systems and have large external drives on them all, but if the S is your only system you should know going in the SSD is going to fill up mighty quick. If you don't play a ton of games and tend to play 5-7 AAA favorites (or more if you play a mix of AAA/indie) before uninstalling and then installing new games then this isn't a big deal. But the S wouldn't work as a primary or lone system for me if I didn't have external storage simply bc I prefer to keep my entire massive collection downloaded and ready to go at all times (this isn't a downside unique to Series S, as PS5 definitely has an inadequate SSD size as well. But it needs to be noted and thought about before you purchase. That said, even Series X with the 1TB drive wouldn't be nearly enough for me on its own).
All in all, if you don't care about physical and know going in you'll probably need to invest in external storage (like every other current gen console) then Series S is a great deal for $300 (I'd like to see the price drop to $250 or bump the SSD up to 1TB when they do a mid-gen refresh/slim).
Pro Tip: If you have a Costco membership buy MS/Xbox bucks for 10% off, then use that to buy the Series S when it comes in stock direct from MS. I've picked up a few of them for friends/family for $270 using that little life hack.
(same can be done with Series X to get it for $450).
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DarkMage619
$MSFT
And here is a comment from another developer.
DualSense Controller Is Really Amazing, Says MotoGP 21 Dev; Xbox Series S Was No Trouble At All
MotoGP 21 producer Matteo Pezzotti shared his excitement for the PS5's DualSense controller. He also said Xbox Series S was no trouble at all
wccftech-com.cdn.ampproject.org
'No trouble at all.' Not my words but another respected developer. XSS will be perfectly fine this generation.
Memorabilia
Member
Pretty sad anyone feels the need to dump on a console you know nothing about. Who cares if I am in a thread actually discussing the subject at hand instead of talking about a me. You must have lots of free time on your hands. Why aren't you playing with your PS5?
Yup a Sony stock holder too so I'll be getting $40 if that Video pass from Sony takes off.
Since you guys needed a bit of education here is an article about the XSS since you both lack understanding.
Xbox Series S vs. Xbox One X: Which is most powerful?
With the Xbox Series S "Lockhart" finally out in the open, many of you have been asking if it's actually a definitive upgrade from the Xbox One X. The answer is complicated.
You just have to expect by now that SonyGAF warriors are going to find any angle they can to bitch n moan about all things Xbox, even if they don't own one and can't speak at all to that experience. I own both, have perfect 20/20 vision, have the Series X and S set up side by side on 4k and 1080p HDR sets and altho there are differences on games which take advantage of the X, the differences are hugely exaggerated by people who can't seem to stop fighting a console war. Ultimately, both Series X/S and PS5 produce a great audio/visual experience. The S has its place in the market and is going to be just fine. Most of these people saying otherwise are concern trolling, warrior asshats. Is what it is.
DaGwaphics
Member
If you are willing to lose maybe $100, I don't see an issue with getting the S first (just because you can) and then upgrading to the X when available. You might not even lose that much, with the way the resale market is.
That's what I chose to do. I'm waiting on a XSS from Walmart and I'll upgrade to a XSX when I can. In my case, I'll probably wait for a good limited edition to show up (Halo Infinite or Starfield are good candidates for a custom console) since those resale better at the end of a the generation.
That's what I chose to do. I'm waiting on a XSS from Walmart and I'll upgrade to a XSX when I can. In my case, I'll probably wait for a good limited edition to show up (Halo Infinite or Starfield are good candidates for a custom console) since those resale better at the end of a the generation.
Captain Toad
Banned
Which games? Actual next-gen Series X games or BC games?
Memorabilia
Member
Here we go, right on cue!
I have over 1000 games in my Xbox collection. Take your pick. Ultimately, yes, as I noted in the post you responded to there are differences in some games which are designed to push visuals or frames higher on X, but these differences are greatly exaggerated in terms of real world experience (usually by console warriors with an agenda).
reinking
Gold Member
Do you have a decent internet connection? I have been told streaming is the future. It might be a good temp solution in your current situation.
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
Destiny 2 can't run 120fps on xss.And here is a comment from another developer.
DualSense Controller Is Really Amazing, Says MotoGP 21 Dev; Xbox Series S Was No Trouble At All
MotoGP 21 producer Matteo Pezzotti shared his excitement for the PS5's DualSense controller. He also said Xbox Series S was no trouble at all
'No trouble at all.' Not my words but another respected developer. XSS will be perfectly fine this generation.
Figured id find you still in this thread. You are sad.
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
Plus the option to buy physical.
When a person needs more storage it's not economical either $300+$220($520)... when a much more powerful XSX can be bought for just $500 and offers more.
hybrid_birth
Member
Captain Toad
Banned
Here we go, right on cue!
I have over 1000 games in my Xbox collection. Take your pick. Ultimately, yes, as I noted in the post you responded to there are differences in some games which are designed to push visuals or frames higher on X, but these differences are greatly exaggerated in terms of real world experience (usually by console warriors with an agenda).
But what games are there that would push the Series X? I can't think of any yet. Obviously, the Series S can run Xbox One and older games just fine. No one is doubting that.