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Xbox - Series S or X?
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Hoddi
Member
I own both consoles and the difference is mostly very slight on my old plasma. Think PS4 vs PS4 Pro.
It's a totally different scenario at 4k but the S is a very decent console for 1080p TVs.
Topher
Gold Member
Nah....they will just lower the resolution and it will be fine. We still have new games releasing for PS4 and Xbox One base hardware. And a lot of new games will still run on ancient PCs. I don't get this idea that Xbox Series S is somehow the one system in all of gaming that is holding back devs.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
If finances are not an option, I would recommend getting the X over an S.
NeonGhost
uses 'M$' - What year is it? Not 2002.
Are we still believing that lie they will just drop the resolution lol we are clearly seeing devs not even care about the series s and doing the bare minimum. They’re not even trying to get a 60fps mode in some games
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SpongebobSquaredance
Unconfirmed Member
I have a S since December last year. It's a great little box, its super quit, fits everywhere, migration from Xbox One was flawless, emulation capabilities are great.
The ultimate question is, do you prefer playing games digitally or physically. If it's the later, get the X. If not, the S is perfect.
The ultimate question is, do you prefer playing games digitally or physically. If it's the later, get the X. If not, the S is perfect.
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Topher
Gold Member
You can call it a "lie" if you want, but lowering resolution is the first step for most to get games running better on less powerful PC hardware. Why do you think that principle doesn't apply to consoles?
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NeonGhost
uses 'M$' - What year is it? Not 2002.
Oh it’s the first step of many for the series s
22:22:22
NO PAIN TRANCE CONTINUE
Yeah I would've rather buy a X for double the price so I can experience ray tracing. S suits my personal needs perfectly. Do you have some milk in your fridge?
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Gavon West
Spread's Cheeks for Intrusive Ads
I never said it was superior in any way. I said, don't sleep on it. Its a little beast. Learn to read.
M1987
Member
The Series S is the best value for money console ever imo. I don't have mine yet but I know enough about it to know it will be great alongside my PS5
Gavon West
Spread's Cheeks for Intrusive Ads
Especially with GP. Its a no-brainer, even if you have a Series X. The S is awesome. I'm, definitely happy with mine.
TheMan
Member
I have an S. For context I have a ps5 and a decent PC as well. I’m happy with the S as a gamepass machine. I tried using it for saturn emulation and that is frankly way more trouble than it’s worth IMO.
But I think it fits great into my niche
Biggest gripe is the small hard drive, especially for a machine that has no disc drive. It makes it hard to justify actually buying games
But I think it fits great into my niche
Biggest gripe is the small hard drive, especially for a machine that has no disc drive. It makes it hard to justify actually buying games
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Feel Like I'm On 42
Member
I can't see any reason to get a Series S unless you're dirt poor. The X has so many advantages and is more futureproofed. Get the X
Topher
Gold Member
Chill, dude. Your post indicated S was not inferior "in other ways". If you don't want to go into detail then fine.
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SirTerry-T
Member
I was lucky enough to grab a Series X a year ago but if I wanted a cheaper and more than capable way of getting back into the XBox ecosystem I would have grabbed a Series S.
Brilliant piece of engineering, the only issue I can think of is the storage space but there are ways around that... especially for older BC titles.
Brilliant piece of engineering, the only issue I can think of is the storage space but there are ways around that... especially for older BC titles.
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Magic Carpet
Member
I started CyberPunk2077 on the old Xbox One X, few months later I got the Series S, and a few months later I got the Series X.
It was the EXACT same game on all 3 systems.
If you can find it and afford it get the X, but the S is just fine as is. Upgrade it in a few years if the lower resolution and sometimes missing 60fps modes bother you.
It was the EXACT same game on all 3 systems.
If you can find it and afford it get the X, but the S is just fine as is. Upgrade it in a few years if the lower resolution and sometimes missing 60fps modes bother you.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
60 FPS makes a huge difference to the game tho.
Magic Carpet
Member
Yes, Yes it does. The S can do it too just some games opt to not have a 60fps mode.
Javthusiast
Banned
ReBurn
Gold Member
I don't think everyone downloads everything on gamepass all at once.
If your main reason is emulation, then Series S is fine as it performs the same as the Series X, but is smaller, draws less power, light af, etc. The Series S is honestly a great emulation box and combine it with gamepass then you've got a nice little system covering a lot of platforms.
Apocryphon
Member
S is probably the best dead in gaming right now but I have and will recommend the X. Better framerates, RT, 4K60. You want to use your TV to it's fullest potential? Series X it is.
ZoukGalaxy
Member
X
S is a pure waste of everything.
S is a pure waste of everything.
Imru’ al-Qays
Member
S if you've already got a PS5 or anticipate getting one as your primary console, X otherwise.
alabtrosMyster
Banned
Usually teams end up focusing on the one they like in a situation like this... The other gets a bit of attention at the end of the project so it gets its throw away config file.
ReBurn
Gold Member
This is me. I bought an X last June or so and got an S for free before Christmas in the GameStop mistake. I put the S on the desk in my office and I use it more than my X and PS5, especially for pick up and play gaming. It's a good little box. If I'm going to play for hours I'll go upstairs and use the PS5 or X.
eastcoastkody
Member
given the option for a disc drive or not...i will always choose disc drive. Just in case. But tbh i haven't used the disc drive in maybe 3-5 months.
twilo99
Member
a bit pretentious are we?
DarkMage619
$MSFT
Summed up perfectly. It was never a sincere argument that the XSS was 'holding back the generation for the point you made earlier about low end PCs being a bigger factor. The CPU will be the determining factor for game performance and the XSS has the same CPU as the 'big boys'.
People don't seem know that the XSS supports external storage from SSDs to mechanical hard drives just like the XSX. You can easily swap games from internal to external storage if you so desire. It is incredibly easy to get more space if you want.
The XSS is a fantastic budget console that has the same features as the $200 more XSX. If you aren't worried about graphical fidelity it will serve you quite well. Most of the cutbacks in games on the system are due to developer choices.
Much hay was made about Halo Infinite not having a 120 fps mode and people accused MS of fraud. Turns out 343i recently added it the XSS version showing that it is just as capable if the devs take the time. You really can't go wrong with either Xbox.
SkylineRKR
Member
S storage is pathetic but if you happen to have an external, lots of games boot from that. Also X|S games like Sea of Thieves, Mass Effect Trilogy and MCC.
I was hoping S games were much smaller in size, but its mostly like 10gb difference on a game of 70gb.
I was hoping S games were much smaller in size, but its mostly like 10gb difference on a game of 70gb.
Dr. Claus
Vincit qui se vincit
Absolutely is not. It is a terrible choice and all people should go for the X whenever possible. Series S is the biggest mistake MS has made in years and its only value is to have a half decent emulation machine for classical games for those who don't want to put in the effort and get Analogue/OSSC/etc.
THE DUCK
voted poster of the decade by bots
Underpowered compared to what though? It was never designed to be as powerfull as a ps5 or series X, and it's actually a lot more powerfull than say a pa4 or regular xbox one.
I think people just look at the TF rating and forget the architecture and ssd enhancements that actually make it more powerfull than first glance. You want underpowered, I'd say take looks at the switch, not the S. (2013 says hi)
THE DUCK
voted poster of the decade by bots
So I can't get an S for the bedroom to go with my X in the living room? Or buy one for my 1080p tv? Or buy one for my young children?
Or buy one for my friend who plays games twice a year? That's some pretty narrow thinking you have going on. It has tons of value for lots of people, just not you.
THE DUCK
voted poster of the decade by bots
So I can't get an S for the bedroom to go with my X in the living room? Or buy one for my 1080p tv? Or buy one for my young children?
Or buy one for my friend who plays games twice a year? That's some pretty narrow thinking you have going on. It has tons of value for lots of people, just not you.
Dr. Claus
Vincit qui se vincit
Go with an X. X is always superior. But enjoy promoting a gimped joke of a system.
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
Who has a 1080p tv in the bedroom in 2022.
I don't even believe you do... you are just trying to sell the s.
ReBurn
Gold Member
I have a 1080p TV in my office that I game on. I have 4 1080p monitors, too. It's not that weird of a thing. Why buy a new one?
S0ULZB0URNE
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BlackTron
Member
The S is mostly good for the fact that it actually existed. It offered a next-gen console that's good enough for casual market at a price casuals can take too. And of course you could actually find them. It's cheap enough that if you upgraded later and repurposed it, or even sold it at a loss, big deal really.
As an only system, I see it more for people who just want a few games on there and Netflix/Youtube/etc. Just about ANYONE on this forum would only want it as a stopgap to the Series X, which is getting more readily available sooo...why bother with the S?
Can't have too many small, readily deployable Halo nodes though lol
As an only system, I see it more for people who just want a few games on there and Netflix/Youtube/etc. Just about ANYONE on this forum would only want it as a stopgap to the Series X, which is getting more readily available sooo...why bother with the S?
Can't have too many small, readily deployable Halo nodes though lol
THE DUCK
voted poster of the decade by bots
Lol you just proved my point in spades, nice.
THE DUCK
voted poster of the decade by bots
I dont, but guess what, you can't see 4k on a 49" tv from 10ft away, your eyes can only resolve 1080p. And a lot of people don't have larger than that in the bedroom. For that matter even a 55" needs to be 6ft or closer to fukly resolve 4k. Also lots of people have 1080p tv's.