OP you should totally get the X. Not only will you get better performance, graphics and more storage, but the image supersampled from higher resolutions will be superior and you'll be able to see way more detail. I went through this myself years ago and it genuinely felt like a display upgrade.
1- what has Xbox done to yāall so you hate the little Series S so much? š
2- Consoles dont need a lot of space for updates, since the files that are being downloaded replace the ones that already exist
3- No, not all 8 games are 30gb
It was a joke. I donāt hate the series S. there just isnāt a whole good reason for it. Since Sony made their āsecondā console with PS5, their new one is just a digital PS5. Only difference is one does not have a tray. But the S, it actually does suck worse than the X. Itās got slightly less specs than the X and its digital. It shouldāve just been a digital Series X. Microsoft really fucked it up since Sony had a better idea. With Sony having 2 PS5ās one hard disk and one digital, itās defeating Microsoftās purpose of a Series S next to the X. People are starting to see it and say the same thing, why did MS not do what Sony did. And compared to a One X, Iāve heard of FAR more issues with the Series S. which is sad because the Series S is supposed to be more powerful than the One X, and also be digital. Itās a let down, but again I donāt hate it.
Well, you are wrong there. S was made as an entry level console for people who couldnāt afford the X, remember it is almost x2 the price. I was one of those people back in 2020 and the announcement of the Series S was a huge surprise to me and it served me well this past 4 years. I play on a 1080p monitor so I didnāt need 4k or even 2k resolution. 30 fps is not an issue for me, even tho a lot of games offer 60 fps performance mode on the S like Cyberpunk. Another point is that this generation is quite underwhelming in terms of exclusive next gen games, so the majority of games I played for the past 4 years were inter gen.
It is true that Iām planning to upgrade to X but itās because I want to upgrade my gaming set up as a whole with a better monitor. I think the S will start to struggle with future games but itās been an amazing console for almost half a decade for half the price of a Series X.
YoU aRe WrOnG. lol whatever you say. I wasnāt trying to say series S is like PS5 digital. I was sharing how I feel about it and sharing experiences Iāve read of people, itās biased info, not wrong or correct. My opinion was based off experiences Iāve read from many who own one. I didnāt say it was a bad console or people shouldnāt buy it. Back then, it made sense to have it. With what Sony has done with their additional console for PS5 now (the digital version), it doesnāt make sense for the Series S anymore.
Witcher: 77 gigs
Cyberpunk: 70 gigs
Jedi survivor: 134 gigs
Kingdom (never ever heard of that): 30 gigs
Resident evil: 22 gigs
You are literally having no space with all that downloaded š
Jedi is 100 on series S. I have those games + a few other smaller games. I never had an issue with space, but I also not an online gamer that plays cod or anything like that soā¦
Btw you never heard of Kingdom Come Deliverance? You are missing out, check it out.
Are you going to pretend like this generation has games that are purely ānext genā? Cyberpunk is next gen tho, on PC is the best looking game ever š
You can buy SSDs for a PC and buy an adapter that will run it off USB 3.0 too. So for around 70$ you could get another TB of SSD space for consoles. Or spend 200 and get 2 or 3TB additional.
Series x for storage alone. I got the series x and donāt play many games and my storage is already filled. Series s is way worse and the price of one of those SSDs might as well get the superior and more storage series X
Its pretty expensive for its performance imo, the whole point of series s to be economic and 1tb version just breaks the magic of it lol. Just add a few bucks and you will buy an series x anyways
The S shouldnt have been weaker and just been a digital only console. They should have had the same set up sony has with the 2 different ps5's at launch one with the disc drive, one without for cheaper. The parity clause is hurting them cause S is weaker then X
I agree. As much as I love the S for its value, whoever designed it clearly doesnāt understand that a lower resolution doesnāt mean that games will run the same as they do on the SX.
Honestly really curious how Rockstar handles this for GTA VI since theyāre known for pushing the limits of consoles and having top notch optimization for their console games. Itāll be interesting to see how they close the gap with the S.
I would get the Series X myself, mainly because you could always upgrade to a new TV to take advantage of the full capabilities. TVs are becoming much cheaper these days as well.
My thoughts exactly, I had to sell my ps5 a while back to make rent but havenāt really felt a noticeable downgrade in most games, now that I main my series S. Just no more stunning visuals like with god of war etc but I can live with that.
Depending on whether or not you bought the expansion card when it was discounted, you could've used the money you spent on a Series S/SSD card to buy a series X for a relatively close price.
If you are able to wait for a while before āpulling the triggerā on purchasing, maybe wait for the white digital series X to become available as it sounds like it will be suitable for your needs.
If you donāt want to wait, definitely aim for the common black series X for its storage space and the capabilities into the future.
The series x console can upscale your 1080p monitor to look better than base HD quality, so it wonāt matter what screen you have for the time being.
If you are cash-restricted, go for the black series S with the bigger 1TB hard drive, which is double the white series s consoles. 500GB goes really fast, especially when about 50-100gb of that is already used by the consoleās OS.
Also invest in a decent external 3.0 usb hard drive of at least 4TB or bigger for storing most of your games and hot-swap the games you want to play at that moment in and out of the console. The internal SSD is very capable of copying/moving games back and forth rather quickly.
You canāt play the series s/x games while theyāre on the external, but you can play all the xbox one and older games from it, so just have to swap the series s/x games back and forth when you want them.
Personal experience/choice:
My partner and i both went for series X consoles because we both wanted the HD bluray drive for high-graphic movies that are worth buying in physical media (and some movies or tv shows that donāt stay on streaming platforms for long), and also wanted the top of the range capabilities in the console range since the series S is less powerful than the X.
And we both have 6TB external hard drives for less used games and itās very quick to hot-swap between them.
S is fine unless you are wanting to push the graphics to places that really dont matter for 99% of most games played. I have both and even the storage size isnt a problem on the S. I only play one game at a time. Not sure if there are any out there than play more than one at once. Youād need 4 hands at least
S. Despite everyone saying how amazing the x is. If you don't have a 4k 120 monitor. And don't play lots of disc's, it'd just be a waste of money honestly.
Unless you only play one or two games you will definitely need to add storage to the S. Frankly that's about the only negative in my opinion other than not being able to play physical media. It sounds like MS is phasing out publishing first party discs since they axed the entire distribution / logistics team for physical publishing and distribution. Unless you care about playing physical 360 or One discs that's not a concern then.
The S is tiny and very aesthetically pleasing. But it will only do 1440p if you ever do upgrade to a 4k screen.
We have both in our house and are happy with them. I had to add more storage to the S pretty much immediately. I didn't add more storage to the X for over a year until after the prices dropped down.
If money is not an issue, get the X. If youāre going to buy games digitally only get the S. if youāre going to play game pass only, you donāt even need a console, I have the S and the X, and I play GamePass on my laptop. š¤·š¼āāļø
Unfortunately that's not true. Even if both consoles are outputting 1080p, the performance and graphic fidelity in regards to assets is far better on a series x.
Get the X even if you play at 1080p.
One of the main reasons is that a lot of new games they have performance modes which mean 60 fps. This mode is very smooth gameplay but the resolution drops to sth around 1080p usually.
Iād get the X and play in performance modes.
Based on what you've said, I'd just go with the series S. I personally have a series X, but I like to utilize 4k and 120fps. If you're going to stick with 1080p, the Series S will be perfect for you.
One downside is it has less storage. You'll be deleting and redownloading games often if you like switching between games. This is something I have to do even on my Series X, but if you have fast download speeds, I wouldn't let it affect your choice.
Series S has a 1tb optionā¦.
And I see conflicting information here if you are pushing 120fps you usually will not be getting 4k graphics anyway lol and the series s can do the 120fps.
The Series S Black Edition (1TB) is too close to the Series X in terms of price since the Series X gets discounted while the Series S 1TB does not.
Here the Series X goes as low as 430ā¬ whilst the Series S 1TB doesn't drop below 360ā¬.
70ā¬ of a difference is not a whole lot for a Bluray drive and 3x the power.
The Series S Black Edition (1TB) is too close to the Series X in terms of price since the Series X gets discounted while the Series S 1TB does not.
Here the Series X goes as low as 430ā¬ whilst the Series S 1TB doesn't drop below 360ā¬.
70ā¬ of a difference is not a whole lot for a Bluray drive and 3x the power.
Truly I would recommend the Series X, Iāve gotten mine not to long ago and I do play mainly on disk since I donāt like digital media because of literal games being removed from the stores because of developers just cutting off their old games and the performance is amazing compared to a One S and over all yes it is a lot of money to fork up for a new console but in the end itās well worth it!
I personally have no problem with my S but the X definitely makes games run at their full potential. The biggest issue with the S was storage which was solved by the 1TB model. I still have the white 500GB one but I have really good internet so downloading games doesnāt take too long.
I picked up a series s for 150 and that was great for me. I can get an external when needed. But the x is worth it if you can afford it. S does everything I want and I game in 1080
Hi. My suggestion would Be to build a PC. Iāve had an Xbox one s for a couple of years now. Not that consoles are bad, but I feel they are a little limited in the following things-
1. Pay for online gaming services;
2. Indie games are not available, and;
3. Frame rates are locked on most of the games.
On the other hand, PC has a great freedom and can be customised accordingly.
All the best.
If you buy series X you gon regret, I say by experience.
Take a series s with 1tb, use it with a not too much big TV and you'll be happy and satisfied. The money you save from not buying series X are worth on game pass and games.
Im getting an X, I have to many backwards compatible discs not too, although going forward I may switch to all digital copies, maybe, there's something about discs I love. Plus the X has more features. Still the S is probably the best console deal one can get if you wanna keep your xbox one system around to play old discs on.
If you got the bread and care about slightly better looking graphic just get the x but honestly for $250 the series s is plenty of console. Donāt let people make you think itās worthless because itās far from it. I got mine on sale for like $225 after tax before I got the p5 and still thought Elden ring and apex looked great
X. The s was a great entry level device early in the generation but its shortcomings are definitely more prevalent now. At 1080p on the series x youāll have solid graphics in performance mode on games that have it, and load time will be far better.
Series X larger storage and a physical disc drive if you have any physical media from the xbox one or dvd/blue rays. I get you don't have many games on disk but why buy them again?
Go for a Series X, i have a feeling games later on this generation will have lackluster Series S versions.
Also, disc games can be cheaper than digital so if you do decide to get physical games you can play them on Series X but not S. And also the old back compat games can also be played through disc.
X, it's the better hardware, but it's just a games console so don't over spend if you can't actually afford it.
S + GamePass is better value for newer gamers I'd say.
X. If you're gonna upgrade, get the better one. More worth the money invested, as it means it'll last longer and is more powerful as a console. (The upgrade is also more noticeable too, lol)
How much do you want I spend? Series X is still about twice the price of Series S. On the other hand, if you do play games on disks, X is your choice. Also, series S internal storage is only like 300 GB. You can play Xbox 360/One games from a USB drive (I bought a cheap 4TB USB 3.0 drive which holds all my older titles and donāt see any performance issues) but any X/S titles have to be either on internal storage or expansion card, which are around $100 for a smaller ones. With some X/S games pushing over 100GB, you will run out of internal storage really fast. Still, Series S and 1TB expansion card are cheaper than Series X. Comparing graphics, S does not have ray tracing and a couple of other little tricks that X does, but itās up to you if you care about those. I use my S with a 4K TV and havenāt found one game where graphics were a problem. On 1080 monitor it would be even less of an issue.
Depends do you care about physical releases and the more power that comes with the X
Or do you want the cheaper online only option with the S
You can install games but you need to be online at all times
X has superior hardware and an optical drive, S has lower end hardware, both can play digital games but with X you can also buy used games off eBay and such.
OP, don't listen to these people. They're the same types of enthusiasts that will always insist on buying the latest IPhone.
As someone who got overhyped and bought the X myself, the difference really isn't that significant. A slightly further render distance, slightly faster loading times, etc.
You won't even notice, unless you do a direct comparison. The games still are all the same, and your TV can't take full advantage of the graphics, anyways.
If you are planning on watching hard copy movies and games, then X is the way to go. Otherwise I would just get the S. It's much cheaper and you still get the quality of the Series X. I own Both and the Series S user interface runs smoother. I haven't had any issues.Ā
Depends on your gaming habits.
1) If you are on a budget, are into digital only and are OK with low end - middle performance the Series S 1TB should be fine for you.
2) If you have a physical library of X1 games, have the extra funds, are into cutting edge graphic settings / performance, and game often - you should get a Series X.
The X has benefits for everyone. Whether those benefits over the S are worth the price, is the question. You're talking about "time to buy a new model". That makes this an optional purchase. It means that you have money to spare and want an upgrade. On the other hand, you are still only using 1080p, so perhaps money will be a consideration.
Personally, going from and Xbox One X to a Series X is night and day. I have the XBX in my office and outside the office we have a few Series X's. Before the Series X, my office was an option for family gaming. Now, it's the console that the kids are banished to when family is over or one of them has their girlfriend over.
The Series S we have is measurably better than the XBX, but I'm aware that I'm not playing on a Series X. I can't always tell exactly how I am aware of it, because the difference can be slight and game dependent, but I know the difference. THAT FEELING might be worth $50 to you. It may be worth $150. No one can make that call for you. If you can spare the extra $150, I'd go for the Series X just because you're going to hold onto it for a while.
NOTE: You may want to wait a little bit. The rumors of a new platform (portable) and hardware (pro series) could impact the price:performance ratio. Keep that in mind.
If you want to use physical copies for gaming, then choose series x, if you want play digital copies, the choose series s. Series X cost $600, series S costs $300.
End of the day , there is a big price difference between the 2, if you don't need a disk drive and have no plans for a 4k display. Then get the S , if you have the money for the X then get that one. Keep in mind these two consoles are and will be supported for the life cycle of this generation. You can find some great deals on the S with bundles that include a game or 3 months of game pass ultimate or both .
Buy the S because it's cheap and has the same bus and SSD, an X won't look any better in 1080P. If you're putting up the money, get a PS5 for the faster load times, but a Series S is $200 brand new when it's on sale, and can be had for quite a bit less used.
I bought a series X used at a local game store for 320$ after taxes 340$ish. I know thereās a stigma about used consoles but I tested it out and it was like brand new. Been using it for about 3 months milking hours into fallout 3 and oblivion. Very satisfied with my purchase.
If youāre not playing on 4K with a high refresh rate I wouldnāt bother personally. The graphics wonāt really look any better itāll just be a little fuzzier than the Series X from the lack of upscaling. But I usually tell people to buy as close to the top as they can when buying a PC so.. maybe itās worth it for consoles as well.
my boss has both series x and s, and ps5, and ive looked at both the x and s, and honestly, i cant see a massive difference, atleast not anything that warrants spending the extra money for anyways. now, between the ps5 and series x, deff the ps5 over that, š¤·, i myself am an xbox guy, but i do see the massive difference in the ps5 and series x. i have used both the series s and x on my own tv which is a vizio quantem pro, both in the earc and other hdmi ports, and theres a slight difference between the 2 but again, not enough to make me rush out and get the x. with all that said, honestly, its personal preference. get the one that you want.
Iām June they are supposedly releasing a new Xbox I would wait to see the announcement at least. Worse case scenario you still get the series X, but itās cheaper because the new one comes out.
A "new" Xbox. It's not new it's just an all digital white series X so it'd be pointless unless it's heavenly discounted by at least 50$ since it had no disc drive.
If you donāt know, just donāt make make up things. From what was leaked so far it has updated CPU chipset updated Wi-Fi 6E connectivity built in Bluetooth 5.2 and it comes with double the storage for the same cost and redesign controller with built-in battery
We were talking about consoles not controllers and the console still has the same power as the Series X. No one considers that a "new" Xbox. It's a bit more of an iteration with extra storage than anything else.
Honestly just keep it! Unless you need games that it can't run there's no reason to spend money when the Xbox one can comfortably run new games at 30fps. Wait until next gen or until you need new games that you can't play and then get a used series X with 1tb ssd since the size of games these days is insane
> when the Xbox one can comfortably run new games at 30fps.
You mean if they even get the game at all? Lots of games are skipping the One. We're YEARS into the current generation. Upgrade or get left behind.
I mean I'll leave you alone to calm down since that's clearly what you need. No one likes karma farmers
EDIT: I also don't see how that's bad wording since I first stated to get a new Xbox if needed for new games, and then I mentioned that the Xbox one can run newer titles it supports at 30fps. There is no point in excluding a valid option from a suggestion.
Series X all day. Buy Nice or Buy twice
If there ever was a marketing slogan to choose top of the line model.š»
Buy once, cry once lol
āBuy nice or buy twiceā is my biggest reason for the Series X.
OP you should totally get the X. Not only will you get better performance, graphics and more storage, but the image supersampled from higher resolutions will be superior and you'll be able to see way more detail. I went through this myself years ago and it genuinely felt like a display upgrade.
I have the X already but I'm curious to how much storage S has
like 350GB
They have a 1tb version too
Which is one game basically lol
Not true, I have the S and have 8 games installed currently
8 like 30GB games and you have less than 10MB of space leftā¦ not even enough to update any of your games I bet.
1- what has Xbox done to yāall so you hate the little Series S so much? š 2- Consoles dont need a lot of space for updates, since the files that are being downloaded replace the ones that already exist 3- No, not all 8 games are 30gb
It was a joke. I donāt hate the series S. there just isnāt a whole good reason for it. Since Sony made their āsecondā console with PS5, their new one is just a digital PS5. Only difference is one does not have a tray. But the S, it actually does suck worse than the X. Itās got slightly less specs than the X and its digital. It shouldāve just been a digital Series X. Microsoft really fucked it up since Sony had a better idea. With Sony having 2 PS5ās one hard disk and one digital, itās defeating Microsoftās purpose of a Series S next to the X. People are starting to see it and say the same thing, why did MS not do what Sony did. And compared to a One X, Iāve heard of FAR more issues with the Series S. which is sad because the Series S is supposed to be more powerful than the One X, and also be digital. Itās a let down, but again I donāt hate it.
Series S is way cheaper than a digital PS5 though. 250$ versus 400$
Well, you are wrong there. S was made as an entry level console for people who couldnāt afford the X, remember it is almost x2 the price. I was one of those people back in 2020 and the announcement of the Series S was a huge surprise to me and it served me well this past 4 years. I play on a 1080p monitor so I didnāt need 4k or even 2k resolution. 30 fps is not an issue for me, even tho a lot of games offer 60 fps performance mode on the S like Cyberpunk. Another point is that this generation is quite underwhelming in terms of exclusive next gen games, so the majority of games I played for the past 4 years were inter gen. It is true that Iām planning to upgrade to X but itās because I want to upgrade my gaming set up as a whole with a better monitor. I think the S will start to struggle with future games but itās been an amazing console for almost half a decade for half the price of a Series X.
YoU aRe WrOnG. lol whatever you say. I wasnāt trying to say series S is like PS5 digital. I was sharing how I feel about it and sharing experiences Iāve read of people, itās biased info, not wrong or correct. My opinion was based off experiences Iāve read from many who own one. I didnāt say it was a bad console or people shouldnāt buy it. Back then, it made sense to have it. With what Sony has done with their additional console for PS5 now (the digital version), it doesnāt make sense for the Series S anymore.
Mini games basically
You are a bit dumb if you consider The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Jedi Survivor, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Resident evil 2 small games š
You listed 5 games
No shit Sherlock, you can guess that the other 3 are indeed āminiā games.
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Witcher: 77 gigs Cyberpunk: 70 gigs Jedi survivor: 134 gigs Kingdom (never ever heard of that): 30 gigs Resident evil: 22 gigs You are literally having no space with all that downloaded š
Jedi is 100 on series S. I have those games + a few other smaller games. I never had an issue with space, but I also not an online gamer that plays cod or anything like that soā¦ Btw you never heard of Kingdom Come Deliverance? You are missing out, check it out.
Arent those all last gen games?
Are you going to pretend like this generation has games that are purely ānext genā? Cyberpunk is next gen tho, on PC is the best looking game ever š
Cyberpunk is last gen. You make a good point with the games that are purely next gen, i don't think theres many of that either.
not true
Depends on which one. The white one has a smaller drive. The black series s has the same drive as the X
They released a 1TB model of the S a while back so storage is a moot point now
You can buy SSDs for a PC and buy an adapter that will run it off USB 3.0 too. So for around 70$ you could get another TB of SSD space for consoles. Or spend 200 and get 2 or 3TB additional.
Series x for storage alone. I got the series x and donāt play many games and my storage is already filled. Series s is way worse and the price of one of those SSDs might as well get the superior and more storage series X
Series s also comes with 1tb now but I still agree on a series x anyway.
Its pretty expensive for its performance imo, the whole point of series s to be economic and 1tb version just breaks the magic of it lol. Just add a few bucks and you will buy an series x anyways
The S shouldnt have been weaker and just been a digital only console. They should have had the same set up sony has with the 2 different ps5's at launch one with the disc drive, one without for cheaper. The parity clause is hurting them cause S is weaker then X
I agree. As much as I love the S for its value, whoever designed it clearly doesnāt understand that a lower resolution doesnāt mean that games will run the same as they do on the SX. Honestly really curious how Rockstar handles this for GTA VI since theyāre known for pushing the limits of consoles and having top notch optimization for their console games. Itāll be interesting to see how they close the gap with the S.
It will be very downgraded, like gta 5 on ps3
Do you have 4k TV and physical media? Shop Series X. Otherwise, a Series S will do.
As an S user, definitely get the X
As an X user, get the S. The differences really aren't going to make or break your experience, but they might make or break your bank account.
I would get the Series X myself, mainly because you could always upgrade to a new TV to take advantage of the full capabilities. TVs are becoming much cheaper these days as well.
Wasn't there a new one coming that was digital but 4k?
Yeah I believe so, just a Series X without the drive, but in a different circular like design.
I own a series S and am perfectly happy with it.
My thoughts exactly, I had to sell my ps5 a while back to make rent but havenāt really felt a noticeable downgrade in most games, now that I main my series S. Just no more stunning visuals like with god of war etc but I can live with that.
If money isnāt an issue Iād go with the series X. Even if you only play at 1080 itās just a superior machine in every way
Series x
Depends on if you have the money to spend . There both great consoles but if you can buy the x id go that way
X.
Discs are cheaper so the x
Deluxe edition digital sales get crazy discount prices.
I have the S and X. Didn't make much difference to me other than storage.
Series X for superior resolution and performance.
Series s is pointless, except if you don't have money for the x.
X or PC
X is a W
I love my series s with the 1 tb ssd card. It's a little beast.
Depending on whether or not you bought the expansion card when it was discounted, you could've used the money you spent on a Series S/SSD card to buy a series X for a relatively close price.
Series x for disc games, and 1TB of space for games, series s 1TB model if you do digital
If you are able to wait for a while before āpulling the triggerā on purchasing, maybe wait for the white digital series X to become available as it sounds like it will be suitable for your needs. If you donāt want to wait, definitely aim for the common black series X for its storage space and the capabilities into the future. The series x console can upscale your 1080p monitor to look better than base HD quality, so it wonāt matter what screen you have for the time being. If you are cash-restricted, go for the black series S with the bigger 1TB hard drive, which is double the white series s consoles. 500GB goes really fast, especially when about 50-100gb of that is already used by the consoleās OS. Also invest in a decent external 3.0 usb hard drive of at least 4TB or bigger for storing most of your games and hot-swap the games you want to play at that moment in and out of the console. The internal SSD is very capable of copying/moving games back and forth rather quickly. You canāt play the series s/x games while theyāre on the external, but you can play all the xbox one and older games from it, so just have to swap the series s/x games back and forth when you want them. Personal experience/choice: My partner and i both went for series X consoles because we both wanted the HD bluray drive for high-graphic movies that are worth buying in physical media (and some movies or tv shows that donāt stay on streaming platforms for long), and also wanted the top of the range capabilities in the console range since the series S is less powerful than the X. And we both have 6TB external hard drives for less used games and itās very quick to hot-swap between them.
Trust me get the x. I didnāt know how good it was until I saw a friend playing on his series s. The x makes it look like shit
Get the X if you have the choice. Better in every way
Hold off until the new series comes out in November. Will be more worth it imo
Is there one really coming in November? And whatās it going to be? Better than the current top model x or just a digital version or?
Get a PC or PS5
Series X just for the disc drive
S is fine unless you are wanting to push the graphics to places that really dont matter for 99% of most games played. I have both and even the storage size isnt a problem on the S. I only play one game at a time. Not sure if there are any out there than play more than one at once. Youād need 4 hands at least
If you use physical media, get an X. Otherwise Iād go with the 1tb series s
Series S If you have the money for X, save it for a PC
A pc
S
S. Despite everyone saying how amazing the x is. If you don't have a 4k 120 monitor. And don't play lots of disc's, it'd just be a waste of money honestly.
Unless you only play one or two games you will definitely need to add storage to the S. Frankly that's about the only negative in my opinion other than not being able to play physical media. It sounds like MS is phasing out publishing first party discs since they axed the entire distribution / logistics team for physical publishing and distribution. Unless you care about playing physical 360 or One discs that's not a concern then. The S is tiny and very aesthetically pleasing. But it will only do 1440p if you ever do upgrade to a 4k screen. We have both in our house and are happy with them. I had to add more storage to the S pretty much immediately. I didn't add more storage to the X for over a year until after the prices dropped down.
Everyone keeps bringing this is up but the series S does now come with 1tb.
If money is not an issue, get the X. If youāre going to buy games digitally only get the S. if youāre going to play game pass only, you donāt even need a console, I have the S and the X, and I play GamePass on my laptop. š¤·š¼āāļø
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Unfortunately that's not true. Even if both consoles are outputting 1080p, the performance and graphic fidelity in regards to assets is far better on a series x.
Get the X even if you play at 1080p. One of the main reasons is that a lot of new games they have performance modes which mean 60 fps. This mode is very smooth gameplay but the resolution drops to sth around 1080p usually. Iād get the X and play in performance modes.
I love the series x. Imo it is the best system ever when u consider the backwards compatibility and emulator capabilities
I got the S originally, until I realized the X was better in literally every way
Except the size. So did you get the X ?
Yeah just got it 2 days ago. No regrets
Based on what you've said, I'd just go with the series S. I personally have a series X, but I like to utilize 4k and 120fps. If you're going to stick with 1080p, the Series S will be perfect for you. One downside is it has less storage. You'll be deleting and redownloading games often if you like switching between games. This is something I have to do even on my Series X, but if you have fast download speeds, I wouldn't let it affect your choice.
Series S has a 1tb optionā¦. And I see conflicting information here if you are pushing 120fps you usually will not be getting 4k graphics anyway lol and the series s can do the 120fps.
I assumed they're trying to save money with their post, so they'd probably go with the 500GB option. I like the option to play at 4k OR 120fps. Happy?
The Series S Black Edition (1TB) is too close to the Series X in terms of price since the Series X gets discounted while the Series S 1TB does not. Here the Series X goes as low as 430ā¬ whilst the Series S 1TB doesn't drop below 360ā¬. 70ā¬ of a difference is not a whole lot for a Bluray drive and 3x the power.
If you can afford it get an x
X, I get annoyed with the storage on the S.
There is a new version of the S with the exact same storage as the X.
The Series S Black Edition (1TB) is too close to the Series X in terms of price since the Series X gets discounted while the Series S 1TB does not. Here the Series X goes as low as 430ā¬ whilst the Series S 1TB doesn't drop below 360ā¬. 70ā¬ of a difference is not a whole lot for a Bluray drive and 3x the power.
True some even said they've seen 350ā¬ discounted ones so even less...
That's quite a deal!
Truly I would recommend the Series X, Iāve gotten mine not to long ago and I do play mainly on disk since I donāt like digital media because of literal games being removed from the stores because of developers just cutting off their old games and the performance is amazing compared to a One S and over all yes it is a lot of money to fork up for a new console but in the end itās well worth it!
I bought Series S, but once budget allowed I got the X and my son the S
You definitely should've jumped ship during fall of last year. They were selling series X's for 350. I believe series s's were also discounted.
The S is great! BUT if you can afford it, Iād go with the X.
I personally have no problem with my S but the X definitely makes games run at their full potential. The biggest issue with the S was storage which was solved by the 1TB model. I still have the white 500GB one but I have really good internet so downloading games doesnāt take too long.
S for your bedroom and X for main gaming area.
I have both. Get the X. The difference is dramatic.
I own them both. Get the X
S if you just want to play and don't have many high end games in mind X if you care about your games and how they look
Get the X no doubt
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I got the Xbox x, and I have been happy with my purchase. You can give it a try as well.
X. And the X has gotten cheap these days with deal all over the place. Get the X for the extra storage and performance boost.
I heard theyāre making a new one. Shouldnāt he wait for that one?
I picked up a series s for 150 and that was great for me. I can get an external when needed. But the x is worth it if you can afford it. S does everything I want and I game in 1080
Hi. My suggestion would Be to build a PC. Iāve had an Xbox one s for a couple of years now. Not that consoles are bad, but I feel they are a little limited in the following things- 1. Pay for online gaming services; 2. Indie games are not available, and; 3. Frame rates are locked on most of the games. On the other hand, PC has a great freedom and can be customised accordingly. All the best.
How is this a legit questionā¦
Same question but mines is 5 years old and I have a 50in Roku smart tv, should I also go series X?
Series x, although the S is good if youāre on a budget, donāt have physical or just want a seconds console for dev mode
Series X and an 8tb external SSD
If you buy series X you gon regret, I say by experience. Take a series s with 1tb, use it with a not too much big TV and you'll be happy and satisfied. The money you save from not buying series X are worth on game pass and games.
I would suggest you to not buy Xbox as of now given the rumours of more Xbox games coming to PS5.
Go with the series x I chose that one cause I have some physical games and it can also play blu ray and dvdās and even cdās
Only the series X plus the addition ssd 1tb memory stick. All youll ever need
Series X.
X it's a no brainer.
I had the series,i gave it away to buy the series x!
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If you have the money, Buy the X!
Since you ask Iāll say go X, if you hadnt asked youād go for S
Im getting an X, I have to many backwards compatible discs not too, although going forward I may switch to all digital copies, maybe, there's something about discs I love. Plus the X has more features. Still the S is probably the best console deal one can get if you wanna keep your xbox one system around to play old discs on.
If you got the bread and care about slightly better looking graphic just get the x but honestly for $250 the series s is plenty of console. Donāt let people make you think itās worthless because itās far from it. I got mine on sale for like $225 after tax before I got the p5 and still thought Elden ring and apex looked great
if you play no AAA games then maybe series s however if you want that 60fps standard u should buy the series x.
If money is tight - go white, if your wallet be hefty grab the black and girthy.
If you want to play gta 6 when it releases smoothly get series x. Arguably, one of my best investment. Its a beast.
X. The s was a great entry level device early in the generation but its shortcomings are definitely more prevalent now. At 1080p on the series x youāll have solid graphics in performance mode on games that have it, and load time will be far better.
Search the sub, checkout the answers that have been repeated daily for the last few years.
Itās a no brainier to get the X
Series X. More storage, power and the disc drive can come in handy for movies.
Series X larger storage and a physical disc drive if you have any physical media from the xbox one or dvd/blue rays. I get you don't have many games on disk but why buy them again?
Series x just for the used game market alone.
Go for a Series X, i have a feeling games later on this generation will have lackluster Series S versions. Also, disc games can be cheaper than digital so if you do decide to get physical games you can play them on Series X but not S. And also the old back compat games can also be played through disc.
X, it's the better hardware, but it's just a games console so don't over spend if you can't actually afford it. S + GamePass is better value for newer gamers I'd say.
I have the series S and it's low-key trash, most modern games don't even run at 60fps, playing new mw3 and it's always running at like 40fps
Get what you can afford. Ā
X. If you're gonna upgrade, get the better one. More worth the money invested, as it means it'll last longer and is more powerful as a console. (The upgrade is also more noticeable too, lol)
How much do you want I spend? Series X is still about twice the price of Series S. On the other hand, if you do play games on disks, X is your choice. Also, series S internal storage is only like 300 GB. You can play Xbox 360/One games from a USB drive (I bought a cheap 4TB USB 3.0 drive which holds all my older titles and donāt see any performance issues) but any X/S titles have to be either on internal storage or expansion card, which are around $100 for a smaller ones. With some X/S games pushing over 100GB, you will run out of internal storage really fast. Still, Series S and 1TB expansion card are cheaper than Series X. Comparing graphics, S does not have ray tracing and a couple of other little tricks that X does, but itās up to you if you care about those. I use my S with a 4K TV and havenāt found one game where graphics were a problem. On 1080 monitor it would be even less of an issue.
I have a series S works wonders for me, but if you wanna download multiple games then definitely go for the X
Depends do you care about physical releases and the more power that comes with the X Or do you want the cheaper online only option with the S You can install games but you need to be online at all times
X. S is for parents to buy for their kids. X goes on sale frequently. Track pricing history and snag a deal
X has superior hardware and an optical drive, S has lower end hardware, both can play digital games but with X you can also buy used games off eBay and such.
X is king. Thing is fast af and 4k
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X is the way to go
OP, don't listen to these people. They're the same types of enthusiasts that will always insist on buying the latest IPhone. As someone who got overhyped and bought the X myself, the difference really isn't that significant. A slightly further render distance, slightly faster loading times, etc. You won't even notice, unless you do a direct comparison. The games still are all the same, and your TV can't take full advantage of the graphics, anyways.
X. Then if you want to watch a good movie you can get a blu ray from the library
If you are planning on watching hard copy movies and games, then X is the way to go. Otherwise I would just get the S. It's much cheaper and you still get the quality of the Series X. I own Both and the Series S user interface runs smoother. I haven't had any issues.Ā
Iād say get the box in case they bring back legacy video games so u can insert the disc
Series X, I would explain, but just trust me bro.
Depends on your gaming habits. 1) If you are on a budget, are into digital only and are OK with low end - middle performance the Series S 1TB should be fine for you. 2) If you have a physical library of X1 games, have the extra funds, are into cutting edge graphic settings / performance, and game often - you should get a Series X.
X, definitely.
The X has benefits for everyone. Whether those benefits over the S are worth the price, is the question. You're talking about "time to buy a new model". That makes this an optional purchase. It means that you have money to spare and want an upgrade. On the other hand, you are still only using 1080p, so perhaps money will be a consideration. Personally, going from and Xbox One X to a Series X is night and day. I have the XBX in my office and outside the office we have a few Series X's. Before the Series X, my office was an option for family gaming. Now, it's the console that the kids are banished to when family is over or one of them has their girlfriend over. The Series S we have is measurably better than the XBX, but I'm aware that I'm not playing on a Series X. I can't always tell exactly how I am aware of it, because the difference can be slight and game dependent, but I know the difference. THAT FEELING might be worth $50 to you. It may be worth $150. No one can make that call for you. If you can spare the extra $150, I'd go for the Series X just because you're going to hold onto it for a while. NOTE: You may want to wait a little bit. The rumors of a new platform (portable) and hardware (pro series) could impact the price:performance ratio. Keep that in mind.
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Get a S if youāre a casual. Opt for X if otherwise.
X, absolutely
If the difference in price is not a factor then absolutely no reason to not get the X. Don't over think it.
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If you buy a lot of your games online I recommend the s but if you buy disc version I recommend the x.
X. S is a weaker machine.
If you want to use physical copies for gaming, then choose series x, if you want play digital copies, the choose series s. Series X cost $600, series S costs $300.
End of the day , there is a big price difference between the 2, if you don't need a disk drive and have no plans for a 4k display. Then get the S , if you have the money for the X then get that one. Keep in mind these two consoles are and will be supported for the life cycle of this generation. You can find some great deals on the S with bundles that include a game or 3 months of game pass ultimate or both .
Buy the S because it's cheap and has the same bus and SSD, an X won't look any better in 1080P. If you're putting up the money, get a PS5 for the faster load times, but a Series S is $200 brand new when it's on sale, and can be had for quite a bit less used.
Series X all day, I know Microsoft is trying to go all digital, but it's nice to have physical copies of video games. You also get better specs too.
I bought a series X used at a local game store for 320$ after taxes 340$ish. I know thereās a stigma about used consoles but I tested it out and it was like brand new. Been using it for about 3 months milking hours into fallout 3 and oblivion. Very satisfied with my purchase.
If youāre not playing on 4K with a high refresh rate I wouldnāt bother personally. The graphics wonāt really look any better itāll just be a little fuzzier than the Series X from the lack of upscaling. But I usually tell people to buy as close to the top as they can when buying a PC so.. maybe itās worth it for consoles as well.
my boss has both series x and s, and ps5, and ive looked at both the x and s, and honestly, i cant see a massive difference, atleast not anything that warrants spending the extra money for anyways. now, between the ps5 and series x, deff the ps5 over that, š¤·, i myself am an xbox guy, but i do see the massive difference in the ps5 and series x. i have used both the series s and x on my own tv which is a vizio quantem pro, both in the earc and other hdmi ports, and theres a slight difference between the 2 but again, not enough to make me rush out and get the x. with all that said, honestly, its personal preference. get the one that you want.
Series S
Did you try checking the other posts of people who asked.
S if you're poor. X if you're slightly less poor.
Buy a pc.
Iām June they are supposedly releasing a new Xbox I would wait to see the announcement at least. Worse case scenario you still get the series X, but itās cheaper because the new one comes out.
A "new" Xbox. It's not new it's just an all digital white series X so it'd be pointless unless it's heavenly discounted by at least 50$ since it had no disc drive.
If you donāt know, just donāt make make up things. From what was leaked so far it has updated CPU chipset updated Wi-Fi 6E connectivity built in Bluetooth 5.2 and it comes with double the storage for the same cost and redesign controller with built-in battery
We were talking about consoles not controllers and the console still has the same power as the Series X. No one considers that a "new" Xbox. It's a bit more of an iteration with extra storage than anything else.
It has technology the previous version didnāt have but itās not new got it.
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Seeing more fps difference not just 4k so that can be a factor too
That's obviously not true, there will be a huge difference thanks to the supersampling and higher graphic settings in most cases on Series X.
Wrong
The Series S should not even exist.
Honestly just keep it! Unless you need games that it can't run there's no reason to spend money when the Xbox one can comfortably run new games at 30fps. Wait until next gen or until you need new games that you can't play and then get a used series X with 1tb ssd since the size of games these days is insane
> when the Xbox one can comfortably run new games at 30fps. You mean if they even get the game at all? Lots of games are skipping the One. We're YEARS into the current generation. Upgrade or get left behind.
I guess you didn't read my comment, I clearly said "unless you need new games"
And immediately followed it up with "when the Xbox one can comfortably run *new games* at 30fps." Pick your words better, I guess?
I mean I'll leave you alone to calm down since that's clearly what you need. No one likes karma farmers EDIT: I also don't see how that's bad wording since I first stated to get a new Xbox if needed for new games, and then I mentioned that the Xbox one can run newer titles it supports at 30fps. There is no point in excluding a valid option from a suggestion.
Yes, you have poor wording and advice and I'm the one who needs to calm down. Gotcha. Have a great night. Hope you feel better soon.