finnaly i have found someone like me, i think if i am spending 240 i can wait a bit longer and save up for the series x it will last longer and that sweet 4k 120
@@brunob.7792 Series S does will only run 4K for streaming and maybe some games like Ori, otherwise possibly 1440p and a 4K tv will upscale, and I say possibly on the resolution but more likely 1080p.
@@staceygoodale6427 bought a series S because there are no X in stock, but gotta give it to the small series S, I’ve had no problems at all playing Cyberpunk 2077 *cough* 2007 :v
Don’t forget about the storage price. The main reason I recommended my little brother to get the x is that it comes with like 400gbs more storage instead of paying 200 bucks for the storage upgrade on the s. If you’re gonna do that then the 200 you would’ve spent on storage could’ve just been used to get the x which has more power and more built in storage
That's a good point. But don't forget, you only need that hyper-fast storage for true Xbox Series games. For OG Xbox, 360 and One games, you can use any old external HDD or SSD. I for one don't foresee myself needing more than ~500GB of next-gen storage.
@@Nob911 I mean, one machine can do 4K 60fps, whereas the other machine cannot. That pretty much tells you what you need to know about power difference between the two without considering any of the other specs.
A lot of people forget you can chart games back and forth from an external hard drive. I can play the series X/S games on my main hard drive to the external back to hard drive in like 10 minutes or less. Modern Warfare took 7 minutes to transfer which is nothing.
Here's the thing, Series S for me is a perfect purchase. I value the compactness of the Series S as I travel between Taiwan and California quite a lot and have to carry the console around for me. I used to have the original Xbox, a thicc dingus that will take up an entire hand carry luggage and often means that I have to pay for the steep airline rate for extra luggage, but now with the series S, the whole console feels not too much bigger than just the ac adaptor of the original Xbox One, and I can just throw it in my clothing pile when I'm packing. The compactness of the Series S probably saved me hundreds in luggage fees down the line. And looking at how big a PS5 and a series X is, I feel like this is the right choice
i’m down to wait until the ps5 isn’t sold out, because i have xbox game pass for pc and a switch so i can wait out getting a ps5 and then i can pick and choose what games i get on the PS5, the ones i really wanna play. that’s the ideal set up for gamers today
@@horaciomanzo9076 The performance is good, maybe not for really new games in the future but graphics are better than Xbox one x which is great. So buddy don't worry the graphics are actually near normal for pc which is great don't worry.
The series S does upscale to 4K. I have a Samsung 65” UHD 4K smart TV and I will say yes the console is capable of doing 4K and it looks amazing. Keep it mind it upscales to 4K where the X is native 4K either way when you upscale it to 4K it still looks amazing.
@@AstrotoydlePlease don't get confused. If you have a 4K screen, PLEASE buy the Series X. If you have a 1080p screen, the Series S will be almost the same.
Series X isn't native 4k neither. It outputs 4k, but the actual internal render resolution varies by games. For the last gen, we've been playing games running at 900p and upsacled to 1080p, and it is the same with next gen. I've seen websites saying some xbox series game render at 1556p, or something like that. So both X and S are upscaling
If you're still deciding, let me help: for those of you who had the Xbox one or one s, did you care that you didn't have the one x? If you didn't care about that, then you won't care about this. If the series s was 50 dollars cheaper, then you could buy two of them for the price of one series x. It's not worth it, unless you really need either the storage space or disc drive. But those should be the only two deciding factors. The difference in computing power is only something you'll notice if you compare it to other people. Every game you get will look great and even better than the games on last gen. Don't fool yourself into thinking that just because something better exists that you need to go for it. Save the two hundred dollars. The Series S is a great console and even better than last gen stuff. Think about what the previous Xbox's could run: RDR2, Forza Horizon 4, Gears of War 5, etc. All those games look gorgeous on the older systems, do you really think you're going to need an improvement on that? The series S is already better than last gen, and a way better deal, plus they're actually in stock, so if none of the other reasoning helped you, at least you're able to get a series s right now instead of waiting for the other one to come in stock
I could not have said it any better. Not to mention that expanding the SSD storage is easy. Just buy the expansion card and pop it in to the back of the console.
Honestly I just want to play the enhanced GTA 5, my game library is full of both physical and digital games but I plan on keeping my Xbox One S for my disks and Blu ray, I would get the Series X but I can't find one for a reasonable price, the Series S however I can. I'm thinking of getting a S to play until I can get an affordable X, also an S is a good console to take if I'm going somewhere since it's really small. I was also thinking of just waiting for an X but idk
I have had the Series S for a week now and i love it. Games load faster and i have quick resume. All my last Generation games run a lot smoother. It's a Great time to be a Gamer.
Do I have $500 to spend? Yes. Do I want to? No. I'm not a hardcore gamer even though I have a powerful PC for that. Series S sounds like a good fit for me.
@@drabnail777 it’s also very hard to get the base 500 dollar series x in oppose to the series s like srsly I’ve been trying for months and I just now gave up
@@trevorcostello2063 Yeah all solved with money that could have bought series x in the first place... only now youre left with 20cu@1550 gpu when mid tier amd gpus like rx6600 are going to have 40cus@2100mhz. I just cant imagine how hopeless series s is going to look in 3 years.
The main reason I find the Series S more appealing personally, other than the price and looks, is that I think of it this way: I play on my regular Xbox One, and don't see a single pixel, or complain about the graphics at all. Now, you take that, make it 2K, and add ray tracing, all for only 300 dollars.
Same. I think for FPS players and online competitive gaming (cod, fortnight etc), the differences between the s and the x is negligible. Its not until you get into large open world RPG games until the differences can be noticeable with the S running lower FPS and resolution. All in all tho the S looks like a great upgrade to anyone with a stock xbox one.
If you have a 4K TV and play relatively close to it, 1080p looks like absolute crap. 1440p looks decent, but 4k looks absolutely sharp and clear. I remember when I had my Xbox One S and I moved from a 22' 1080p monitor to a 43' 4K TV and everything just looked like it had been coated in vaseline. Now I have a gaming PC and playing games like Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 or Forza Horizon 3 at 4K the sharpness is just on another level.
I also think it’s worth mentioning that it’s near impossible to even find a series X to buy, where as the series S is pretty well stocked and you usually find one or two at normal stores like Walmart, target, and even regional stores like Fred Myers.
Where I live the Series X imported from the US costs 900 USD which is just not worth it so I went for the Series S which is at the normal price and there’s plenty of stock.
Found mine today at my local WalMart. They had 1 in stock but I did hear the guy call over the radio and say "Well, this one didn't last long" - Right place right time.
To be honest, I've been using a base Xbox one since it came out. The difference between x and s will be noticeable, but nothing that actually disrupts the experience. If you're looking for certainty, you might as well invest in a pc
Graphically impressive? 3 years? My friend you're in a stagnant age. Every few decades, gaming tech peaks and for a console generation or two EVERY game will be doing 4K, 8K or whatever is the norm, meaning all the games will look the same at a certain point.
@AlwaysGia if you have 4k tv the image will upscale and be shit quality just spend 200 more get the better one that will last and run games better for several more years
I bought a series s on ebay for 600 cuz I don't feel like waiting anymore to play my favorite xbox games. I have a ps4 and the series s is a perfect second console for the time being till I get a ps5 or pc early next year.
I feel like the Series S is also good for folks who are primarily Playstation users but also want an Xbox for Game Pass access and exclusives. That's why I bought a One S, I consider it more of a secondary console.
To me is appealing to travel. Usually I travel for months (I live between 2 countries) and in one of the house is where I have my PC, so having a small console and just connect that to a monitor is enough for playing Destiny 2.
@MysticOwlzz dont upgrade the storage. 300 for the console+ 200 for 1tb storage makes 500bucks. Just go for the series X with 1 tb then... Almost the same price and wayyy better performance and future proof
They cut everything they could to get the price down to $300. That extra 512GB would probably have forced the console to be close to $400, then it's even more pointless next to Series X at $500. But don't worry. SSDs are the one thing that are getting cheaper each year, so they'll probably release a $300 Series S 1TB in a year or two.
P.S. Get used to backing up games to an external HDD or SSD. You really only need your current games on the fast drive. Also don't forget you can *play* all back compat games off external HDD, so don't waste internal space on them.
I’ve bought one to go alongside my PS5. The only content I will use on it is gamepass, I won’t be buying games for it. With that in mind, it’s a superb little box. In years to come I may sell it on and buy a Series X when they release one with a larger HDD in a few years and there’s the content to warrant it. Honestly for the money, I think it’s fantastic.
I got the same thing in mind! I just wanna be able to play older games that the PS5 simply just won't let me. I'd get a XSX, but I honestly want to play games on gamepass anyway and buy games for the PS5 only. My only qualms is that I'm gonna be upgrading to a 4k tv from my 12 yr old plasma soon. So the series S might have problems on a 4k screen. Looking at the LG CX or C1. Thoughts you guys?
If I was from a 1st world country were u could get a XSX for 35dll a month Gamepass included I would get one. But I'm from Mexico and XSX is 750 US dlls. And XSS 425 so I don't really have a choice. I got my XSS yesterday. all I play is Apex and hopefully Halo.
1: All next gen Xbox games will be optimized for the Series S as well as the Series X 2: You didn't mention the fact that the Series S also has an SSD which vastly improves loading speeds. 3: 1440p is the sweet spot for most games imho especially if you're using a gaming monitor, and Series S easily achieves this, not to mention you can use 1440p on even the One S, albeit through upscaling.
When i first heard about it i was absolutely excited for it, but reality showed us otherwise, the console doesn't hold 1440 p 60 fps at all, take for example AC vahlalla, it can't even run 60 fps 1080 p on series s.... I'm gonna stick with series x
@@abexzile ya ik that but the hard drives that others use aren't going to be able to keep the new gen games on so you're going to need to buy a whole new hardrive if u even wanna keep new gen games on the storage device
@@Irishgunner414 yea but some ppl buy the new gen to upgrade like I getting the s cuz imma give my old Xbox to my little brother so ofc of I kept my old Xbox it wouldn't be a problem but for ppl upgrading and giving their old Xbox away or selling it it's really inconvenient
The Series S is an underwhelmed achievement. I cannot put it down. My ps5 collects dust thanks to this thing. Don’t believe the hype. It’s a great purchase and it will help keep scalpers at bay.
Hey, If i have no games and never had a game counsel but I want to get a series s to start fresh what do you think? Will i save from buying games digitally?
@@immanuelharice7086 Buy a ultimate game pas streaming, it saves you console cost, if you like allot of different games. And i have the PS5 console because of the exclusive games!
Games look worse than my ps4 pro and Sonys gamepass is better. I just returned my series s. Also in 2022 the controller isn’t even rechargeable, you have to buy batteries. I didn’t even know they still made batteries
I have a series S and game pass and am having an absolute blast on exclusives and other stuff, looks great on my 4k TV but then I don't get so hung up on the stats. Its a great way to get on with my friends who only play pc or xbox. My main console will be the disc ps5 which arrives this week. Storage is an issue on all these new generation consoles but also a bonus in terms of load times and performance etc. Series S is a fantastic console for the price, its form factor is unobtrusive and power consumption is great. Its a no brainer if you don't own Microsoft hardware and want to try out game pass. Series X if you love Microsoft and want the full works, but S has its place and I have zero regrets. Just my opinion.
I’m on PC / PS4 and the S is a nice option for me with GamePass. Yeah I can stay on PC but $300 isn’t too bad. My only gripe about it is the internal SSD is already removable. I imagine it’s for immediate ramping up of new SKUs that offer larger storage. And who’s to say an all digital Series X won’t follow soon. Otherwise I could make 360GB work until I’m running to GameStop to trade it in. That’s one key take away. The other take away is that many backwards compatible games will run at 900p. That kinda sucks. I hope they can enforce a 1080p 60fps performance mode regardless of the developers choices. Optimized S sometimes focuses on 1440p upscaled to 4K at 30FPS. Still wish I could rock 60fps locked at 1080p as an option.
PS5 gamer here and purchased the Xbox series x and s and decided for the secondary of the S.... I have a gaming PC but love console gaming more. Decided with the S because I legit will only ever play the Xbox for fable and other exclusives like gears, other than that PS all the way. S is a solid secondary
Ain’t next gen then is it.... rather continue playing on current PlayStation or Xbox. They’ll support it for at least a couple more years, and the next gen prices will then drop. I think it’s a bad choice to go for the halfway measure, instead of waiting and saving.
@Planet Nate Gaming I was first introduced to Skyrim on PS3. A nightmare I know, but worse yet it was on a 4:3 Standard Definition CRT so the edges of the screen were cut off and you couldn't even see the whole menu system. Nonetheless it was magical‼️
@@faisalkhan786fk but when you buy it they'll release the Series X X. I won't bother with the PS5 or Series X till the pro versions. I want 4k 60fps and 2T of storage.
@@akaheadlesschicken il be honest, I buy all consoles when the release. And I hardly play and am a casual gamer really 😅. Same with my gaming pc, I upgrade almost every gen.
I preordered a series x a couple of weeks ago, I see it as more 'investing' in that the console will have some exclusives that take full advantage of the hardware some time in the future. Plus since the last gen consoles were discontinued, I figured I might as well go all in on the current gen
@@jolanjakers8380 But to get a pc that has the same performance as a series s|x for 300-500 dollars is impossible. So some people would just get the Xbox
Bought the S a couple weeks ago, I wanted a ps5 or X due to the fact that I have a 4ktv but I couldn't find one at a retail price so I just decided to go for the S it's a really great console definitely an upgrade, I'm still going to get a Series X down the line because I do want to experience 4k gaming but for now I'm happy with my S 😁
Definetly thinking about getting one too play next gen games I really want a ps5 but the chances of me being able to buy at retail price is extremely low
I got a series s for all my 360 games and playing Xbox one games on a quieter system than my ps4 (like resident evil 7 and 8 and other open world games) until I can get a pet for all my ps4 games. I just don't need a series x when I'm just playing last gen Xbox games so the series s was the best plus it'd play this gen games too. I'm reallying looking forward to playing Fortnite and Alien isolation on a system that doesn't sound like a jet engine and many are on game pass like rage 2 which I liked on my ps4. For this gen I'm planning on getting a ps5.
Yeah that’s probably what I’m gonna do too. I was planning on waiting till the PS5 is available at retail stores and can buy most of their exclusives for like half off since they wanna charge 70 these days.
I have had 0 regrets with my series S. I picked up a 244hz monitor too (all for the price of a series X lol) and i play games 120fps at 1440p and my frames literally only drop during cutscenes or transitional screens which it literally doesn't matter during those times anyway. Had my S for a month now with plans to upgrade to an X when they are more readily available but now i dont find it necessary. My friend has an X and 4k tv playing our games side by side there is so little difference its almost laughable that he paid 800$ for his while i paid 320 for mine....psa to anyone planning to come to next gen unless you need a disc drive go with the S you wont be disappointed
@@danielarthur2915 I honestly feel like the series s is a waste of money for a few reasons. No disc drive. Only 356 gb of usable ssd and ssd is 220 dollars for 1 tb alone. And by the time u buy all that it exceeds the cost of. Series x
Only reason why I'm consodering the XSS. There's STILL no sign either xsx or ps5 will ever be back in stock and XSS is constantly available... I'm sick of waiting!!
@@mategalgan ok so I got the S and been using it for a few days now and I must say I'm impressed. It's amazing. It does have a slightly lower GPU specs but this is purely because it doesn't have to pull 4K. There are only 3 differences between xss and xsx; - 4k vs 1440p - blue Ray vs digital - 1TB vs 512GB For me it's perfect because I play on a 1080p and the picture is crystal clear, Sharp and smooth 60fps. I only play 3-4 games at a time so small SSD doesn't bother me and lack of blu ray is OK because I'm all about digital. Also game pass is absolutely amazing, I'm seeing great offers in the Store too. I'm very happy with the purchase, bought this only because xsx isn't avaliable but now I think I'm gonna keep it, don't want the xsx anymore.
@@mategalgan pretty much what the other guys said. I played at 1440 on my $1200 PC and this looks better in every way and it’s way more user friendly. I have 6 games downloaded off of Gamepass right now and I’m only 48% filled up on the Hard Drive. I’ll eventually get an X but this is an awesome go between for $300.
Just wait and buy the series x when it’s available again. The +200$ are totally worth it! And you won’t regret it like you will with the series s. Believe me.
Honestly. I’d say Xbox Series S is my favourite console right now. But I say that mostly in regards to the retroarch exploit which seals the deal for me. Every single game from my childhood and from every console generation in one machine? Was definitely worth the buy. Can swap from playing Mega Man NES games to playing GTA San Andreas with the press of a few buttons. Just need to get an external hard drive and I think this is the only console I’ll ever need to be honest.
I've been playing the base model ps4 since 2014 and I'm getting this for sure. The beauty of a huge Gamepass library is great, and the 360 games I'd want to play are there too. I agree with tons of comments below, if I'm still blown away by PS4 graphics I think this'll be good for me.
@@jeronhampton3444 ended up getting the series x. I love it. I didn’t want to be dealing with potential storage issues down the line, along with ability to play CDs. I’d recommend the x if you can afford.
Series S is a good option for entry level gaming or for those of us on a budget. I'm grateful that Microsoft came out with 2 distinct options since the gamers universe is quite diverse.
Exactly this point for me. I don't usually purchase many games in all honesty or buy them on the cheap, with the game pass I don't have to purchase anymore ever again
@@undertaleawesome5620 that may be true and you may get 4k on there, but series S won't drop frame rates and also it is future proofed. Plus the new Quick Resume feature is amazing! Can literally swap between up-to 3/4 games at an instant (about 10 seconds) and you're directly back at your last save point, without having to go through the title screens again
@@Jabzbox That is true, but it's also all digital, and with how easy it is to get banned on Xbox if you play online or by just- your account existing...it's kinda risk.
Yea I agree, however my xbox one s runs my current disk games fine... I would rather buy discs but thinking about it, buying digital should be ok for me.
To anyone interested, I have owned a Series S and a PS5 for little over a year now and I do not regret buying the Series S whatsoever. I play all my multiplayer games on the Series S while all my single player/PS exclusives on the PlayStation. Reason being all my friends are on Xbox and I prefer the Xbox controller. Games like MW2 (2022) runs 120FPS at 1080p without any issues. Load times are very alike to the load times on the PS5 sometimes it even feels faster. Quiet and small. Performance issues such as hitches and stutters NEVER happened. Only two downsides to the console in my opinion, but I knew them before I bought the console, is the resolution and storage. When playing high demanding games and you look into the distance it is very clearly blurry or missing textures, sometimes you can see the world load in (pop) as you walk around, and sadly the storage can get filled up very very very quickly.
A absolutely loving my S it's SO freaking fast I'm blown away. Looks fantastic on my 1440p monitor in my office and my CX in the living room. The internal memory sucks but I've got a 8tb HDD to transfer games back and forth. So much value!
As someone who plays pc with a 1050 ti that can't play the newest games at 60 fps while also looking good (And also can't afford the Series X), would you say the framerate/resolution/performance would satisfy someone who is kinda expecting very high graphical fidelity? Also, what is the framerate/etc like just overall on a 1440p monitor?
@@tacotaker46 if the expectation is graphics fidelity then you'll want to save for the X for sure. I just loaded up MCC last night optimized and it looks fantastic on my monitor. I'm thinking we're going to see a lot more 1080p 60fps games and as the dev kit matures we'll see a lot more 1080p 120hz and 1440p 60fps. I have an lg 144hz model 27gl850-b. I'm absolutely loving that thing too.
I got an S for my kids and they love it. Fast load times and made some of the older games look great. I got an x for myself and it is everything it is promised to be, looks great on my 4k tv , run smooth and fast, and I love it. They are both great but the s is a lot easier to get.
They had years seeing the One S vastly outselling the One X. Makes sense to have a less expensive option. How well games run on the Series S will be up to the developer. Will see ray tracing in some, not in others. 1440p in some, 900p in others. 30 fps in some, 60 fps in others, 120 fps in a few. Going to be all over the place where the Series X will pretty consistently be 4k 30/60 fps depending on performance modes.
as their GDK comes online and developers no longer use the XDK so the RDNA 2 features are unlocked there should be little difference between the consoles minus resolution. But for the first year or 2 you're right that it will be very all over the place. And the 900p thing shouldn't ever happen unless it's a dynamic resolution thing once they are using the new tools.
I have a 75inch 4k tv, the 1080 upscaling on the s is so good you really don't notice it being blurry or low res. looks sharp as nails to me. I have no complaints nor regrets getting this -very happy to have saved the money and will buy a ps5 next year when the games are relevant to having a 'superior' console. ;)
2070ti isn't a real thing. Your seller did you dirty. Series S is legit nice but I struggle with the fact that it doesn't have a disk drive. The xbox marketplace isn't consistent enough in its pricing to do away with disks all together Eg: I bought Nba 2k21 disk for $20 for my xbox one x. But on the marketplace it's listed as $100. Meanwhile Nba 2k22 has a sale at $49. Just doesn't make sense. So for now: Series S for gamepass ONLY. Series X will be my next upgrade when I get the money.
I have one and its fantastic. I am gonna buy the ps5 too as my main console, but series s definitely had blown my mind. Its definitely a console i would recommend to many people.
Exactly mate, I have one and I love it. It's a great little tool to play games from the previous generation and give the exclusives a try until you can get a ps5. Good getting a ps5 at a reasonable price for the next 6 months.
@@Purberus96 Yeah. 512GB is probably too small for an all digital system. Plus games nowadays are pretty big in terms of file size, so people are gonna be either deleting games quite a lot or they’re gonna have to spend another $220 for the storage expansion card.
Honestly I’m still playing on a base Xbox One from 2014 so This is definitely an upgrade lol. Finally got my hands on one and I just gotta wait a week to get it.
@@barrybbenson3879 hi, I do not have the S yet, I will most likely have it buy the end of July. If you comment again to remind me, I’ll be sure to let you know👍
Same! Haha and just recently my OG one has started to stroke out hard. So I think S is the only viable option consider the x is out of stock due to scalpers
I got the Series S, I had the Xbox One but got rid of it years ago, it’s cool being able to download old games I had in the past, it’s a great console to have in the bedroom, and with the improved loading times I’m loving it! If I ever wanted to upgrade to the series X I’d still keep the S to keep in the bedroom
@@TheChosennn depends, do you want physical copies of games? Are you going to be playing it often? Are you going to have a TON of games or just exclusives?
I have a series s and honestly with how fast it loads and how good it looks…it’s honestly a great system for the price and also paired with a good monitor making it run at 120hz it’s a great choice. I use ig with a LG gl650f-b and it runs at 120hz
@@smallgraydonguy still if I was a parent I’d just buy my kid an Xbox one. It’s cheaper and games like Minecraft are less expensive on disc compared to digitally
@Ragnar Lothbrok nah the kid will have more games, better games and its cheaper on Xbox. Gamepass plus all the amazing exclusives coming. Xbox is BY FAR the way to go next gen
I'm trying to decide between the x and the s. I mainly wanna get the x for storage reasons. How have you been able to deal with the limited storage that the S has?
I’ve had series S from day one and I’m still loving it. But I don’t have a 4K tv and all my games are digital so I think the series X would of just been a waste for me.
@@TheNimbleOwl I get where he's coming from honestly if you don't have a 4k or 1440 monitor or TV. Get the series s. And your budgets like 250-325 ofc you can save but then he'd need spend more to get the full performance of the series x like a new monitor ect. So I do agree with him kinda, (non byist series s user
Now THIS is a gamer. A man of culture lol. I play my ps3. Xbox 360 as well. My ps4 pro and xbox one x. I dont feel the need to upgrade to these consoles yet as I really dont see THAT much of an improvement. Cheers
@@jponz85 I would agree with both of you BUT i really think gamepass is a really good value and a legit reason to upgrade to next gen but i could be wrong i am a PC pleb after all lol.
I don’t have a single regret. I love my series s and am extremely happy with the capabilities it has I honestly can’t believe I only spent 300 dollars:
@@amirhosseinbozorgzadeh2111 I guess you would have decided it by now. But in case u haven't i had og ps4 and xbox series s was next gen experience to me , quick shifting between games ,60 fps on some games (a very few maybe handful ones give 30 because the companies are lazy to optimize) and other stuff .So if u are shifting from ps4 og to xbox ss it is a leap and it is worth it. But if you are a hardcore gamer and notice stuff like RT, pixeles on some distant object in the game and have a 4k tv .this one is not for you
Thanks to gameranx and all of the wonderful comments for helping me figure this out! I’ve been really on the edge for trying to find a good first console for myself, and this helped me decide! Please keep up the good work 👍
This is the budget console, the "I got bills to pay" console Edit: I would put "THANKS FOR THE LIKKEEESSWWHEDH1111111!!!!!!1!1!1!1!1!!1😒😑😠😐😐😢😮😟😧" but I don't wanna ruin my comment
it's for casuals that just play 2k and stuff that don't wanna go all out on a borderline pc. it's for people that don't care as much and just want something simple
That silly so what modern warfare and one more game and its full lol its cod mW that's 250gb or cod cold war hell after dlc might just have the one game does it have expansion slot like the x
Assassins Creed Valhalla 55GB Cyberpunk 2077 80GB Mortal Kombat 11 60GB (roughly) Resident Evil 4 Remake 30GB (Guess??? because RE2 RE3 are about 20 each) Elder Scrolls 6 50GB (Skyrim is 27GB on last gen so its probably gonna be about 50GB) Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition 35GB these are the games i'd play if i got a series S I'd probably play most of these games excessively but in particular: AC:V,DMC5,MK11 310GB isn't bad for 6 really good games if you leave space for future gen games also you wouldn't have to download 4K texture pack updates and lets be honest how many games do people play side by side 2?3? 4 maximum? I probably won't change your opinion on this cus we xbox gamers are a stubborn bunch but just consider it
Series s definitely appeals to the causal gamer. So much nerdy bullshit shoved into your face these days which I don't give two fucks about. Ray tracing? Lmaooooooo.
Just like Mike Ehrmantraut said in Breaking Bad: "I chose a half measure when I should have gone all the way. I'll never make that mistake again. No more half measures, Walter" lolz!
I’ve had a series X for the past few months and my friend has a series S, whenever he or I go over to each of our houses we barely notice a difference.
@@rolyx23 doesn’t matter, you should be able to install standard M.2 PCie 4th Gen on PS5. Sony might not put 1TB any time soon but 2TB or 1.5TB should come out in mid Gen refresh.
Bought the s as my collection is all digital. I can hook up An external drive for most of my games and i can delete and install games like i have been doing the last gen as Well. I feel this is a worthy upgrade for those gamers like me that don't Care about graphics but just want to enjoy the story and game itself.
@William Perri it can hold games like the xbox one games and some that are upgraded to s versions, like ghost recon breakpoint for example. The only game that specifically asked for to be installed on the internal up until now was the tourist. You could always delete and reinstall games, if you run out of internal space or wait until the ssd expansion is dirt cheap.
@William Perri you can always plug in an external drive and quickly transfer games you’re not playing to it instead of deleting it, and when you wanna play the game again you can always transfer it back, and if it’s an external SSD then the transfer is really really fast actually.
Just recently bought a Series S for $200 brand new still in the box. I wanted a console again for casual gaming as I play PC religiously these days. I am really enjoying my new Series S and think it’s a great console for the tiny box that it is!
@@raadsiddique2090 I bought it about a month ago now! And yea thats the going price for used ones. I got lucky and found a brand new one & the guy took $200 when he was originally wanting $250
The S is worth it. Im a pc gamer and I play with friends on games like siege and I also wanted to still have access to my xbox library moving forward. This console was perfect for me. Im on a 240hz 1440p monitor, but I have testing it on a 4k tv and both experiences are fantastic. If you put your eyeballs to the screen you may notice a little upscaling bugs in some games that devs chose to hit target frames rather than resolution, but that is about it. From a playing distance it is hardly noticeable if at all. This thing is a powerhouse of a little console. Im playing siege on console at anywhere from 140fps to 180 at its highs. Some of the X/S upgrade games and enhanced games are fantastic here as well. Im really enjoing Fenyx. It is basically a Breath of the Wild inspired type game. Overall great value and quality and YES it is better than the One X. Don't let what was said in this video tell you otherwise as I just came from the One X and everything runs more smoothly regardless of resolution upscaling on 4k. Only a few titles are noticeable where devs chose to have wonky scaling on previous gen. That is the devs fault, not xbox.
For someone who just plays COD, Madden, Fifa and some game pass games, the S is more than enough for me. I don't usually get into big triple A games especially single player ones. If I find myself needing more storage, I'll buy a PS5 digital whenever there's a sale in a year or two and it's $300-$350
Got one, storage isn't an issue, especially with internet speed these days, I currently have 11 games on it of varying size. Also sold my Xbox one for a good price and ended up paying about 250 cad for the s. Pretty good deal I'd say!
And you can buy external storage, both my playstation and xbox have a 2TB external storage. Anyone complaining about storage isn't very smart considering you can make it whatever you want, you can buy a 8tb external storage.
As someone who has been pretty much exclusively a PC gamer for the last 10 years, and hasn’t touched an Xbox since I was little, the series s has been... an interesting refresher. Due to life and being gone from the world for a while, I haven’t had the opportunity to upgrade my rather out dated PC, and don’t even have access to my pc rn, I’ve grown fond of the very affordable option that is gaming on the series S. With game pass and quick resume, I can easily relax by sitting down turning the system on and Almost instantly hopping into a variety of games and enjoying my evening. I think anyone would be quite pleased with the experience the series S offers, regardless of your background or situation.
Time has passed and this console has prooved everyone it's capable of 4K 60fps in some graphically demanding games, like Outriders. But what has shocked me more than graphics on this generation has been the improved internet connections (from 300Mb/s from the old systems to more than 1Gb/s) and the super fast loadtimes. And quick resume, which is a game changer for me since day one and I wasn't even expecting much from it to be honest.
@@jamesekin-evans1840 He's probably talking about the console over its whole life cycle. Sure, it might run games designed for Xbox One at 1440p, but likely not games 5 years down the road which will be way more demanding.
@@jamesekin-evans1840 Okay, and... The point of the video is to explain whether or not the console is right for you. Many people buying a next gen console would expect it to last the entire console generation (7-8 years). He was saying that although the Series S can run 1440p games now, that statement is unlikely to hold up in a few years. So people who want at least 1440p games might not want to buy this console if they don't want to buy again this generation.
Remember when they used to make a console, then bring out a slim version, a year or so later? Now i just feel confused and overwhelmed by the amount of words needed to sell a console 🤦♂️
@@maloku4619 Erm, I wasn’t referring to the actual machines? More the amount of effort they feel the need to put into an add that should be “we have computer, you buy?” Which you’d have figured out if you weren’t trying so hard, to be an edgy little bitch 👍🏻
I got the series S so that I could play MS Flight Sim. I had been waiting for the series X, which is impossible to find here in Australia. But as soon as I saw how well Flight Sim runs on the SS I dropped what I was doing and went and got one that very day. I am very happy with it so far, I can't go back to 30fps for a lot of games now that i have finally tasted 60fps. Plus the load times are amazing! We have come a long way from my old C64. Sure I wish I had the SX, but the fact it that they are very hard to find and when I can get one I will trade in my SS so it's not a big deal. I also bought the SSD, which is a must if you go for the SS. But I will keep that when I finally get a SX as the extra space will be handy.
My brother plans to buy one, he has a little kid who loves games he can't really play them correctly but he loves wandering around in games. I never realized kids that young would be able to navigate so well in 3d worlds.
This probably isn’t a joke, but this is hilariously ironic considering how insanely out of stock the switch was when the pandemic started and for months after.
I love my Series S since I got it, but if there was more available stock, and prices were normal, Id save more money and get the Series X solely because of the 4k performance since I have a 4K TV. Disc drive doesnt bother me too much, additional storage is a plus, and the size increase doesnt bother me much either.
I've been a Sony guy for a while, I got an S as a side console for my eventual PS5. I really like the vast Xbox library of games going all the way back to the first XBox. Sony doesn't have that type of selection in their store. That and the eventual exclusives alone have sold me on the console.
I did the same. I am otherwise happy to game on PC and PS4 with a Series S as my GamePass Ultimate secondary. I wish Sony allowed for a PC spin-off of PSNow to download games instead of streaming at 720p. But who knows. Sony hinted their own GamePass service is coming soon. I really wish I could play Demon Souls right now.
@@tomoprime217 I got the S off a scalper, but not NEARLY at the price of the others with double and triple mark up. It was like an extra hundy. I can roll with that.
@@thee_morpheus World War Z is awesome to crossplay with friends! I’m getting my S this Wed. May experiment with the dev mode. Also emulation looks interesting to try out. Need to pick up an external drive for old games.
Sorry to hear about the scalper. Walmart is the worst. In mid Nov I had my 1st success ordering directly off of Microsoft but it’s delivery date was Jan 5th! I then tried Bestbuy yesterday which was way easier and cancelled my Microsoft preorder. Bestbuy takes a while to process checkout so nothing sells out instantly by bots.
I got it for travel the ssd and small size are great. I got the X for home use. I know I'm not the normal audience but i was super excited when it was announced
@@vilhelmstein2091 you can copy them over the network or you can also just take a USB drive and plug it into the new console and copy the games from there
@@vilhelmstein2091 yup thats all the saves are stored in the cloud. So you just run the game and it syncs up and you're good to go. xbox is great with saves and moving from system to system
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Honestly since I’m playing on an OG Xbox one still literally ANYTHING is an improvement bruh lmao
If the series consoles are supposedly a huge upgrade from the one s, you're in for a treat haha
That’s what I’m sayin bro 😂 still runnin the day one xbox one
finnaly i have found someone like me, i think if i am spending 240 i can wait a bit longer and save up for the series x it will last longer and that sweet 4k 120
@@hamzaxo5247 idk if it will last longer than the series s but there’s no reason to get the series x unless you have a 4k 120fps tv
@@slattmaster I suppose but also disk drive and more storage. I have a 4K tv soooooo
Gameranx : "Do you even have 500$ to spend on a console?"
* Me getting ready to have sleep for dinner *
🤣
My fav is some fresh air
mine would be a glass of milk
Just bought the Series x
@@luisduarte7261 how lol
"No one's doing 720p anymore."
Nintendo has entered the chat
Lol
Lol
I love Nintendo but yeah they still acting like if we are in 2010 or something lol
The tv I’m currently using maxs at 720p so it doesn’t even matter what console I have 😂
@@meeton2990 you can get a 4k TV for like 200 dollars now.
Zero regrets. The series S has single handedly rekindled my entire love of gaming.
It is a $800+ PC you and I paid $300 for
Same here. Having an OG Xbox One made me lose my love for gaming. After upgrading to the Series S, the love is back fam 😁
Kinda of a waste I think you only have 375 GBS on the thing.
@@blairbaker310 you still love it? And is it good on a 4k tv?
@@blairbaker310 really? Bro i just bought that shit because of y’all comments, it gotta be good 😭
"No one's doing 720p anymore."
Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox One S has entered the chat
The one s goes far below that my guy
@@CIetu it can but definitely not on games like that
yea that was just sad since they were working on that game for awhile
@@brunob.7792 Series S does will only run 4K for streaming and maybe some games like Ori, otherwise possibly 1440p and a 4K tv will upscale, and I say possibly on the resolution but more likely 1080p.
@@staceygoodale6427 bought a series S because there are no X in stock, but gotta give it to the small series S, I’ve had no problems at all playing Cyberpunk 2077 *cough* 2007 :v
Lets be honest if you get a cheaper console why would you have a 4k monitor
Perfect
Because the Series X looks to be sold out until forever.
I have a 4k projector and will be getting series s resolution isn't everything 👍👍
If you have cheap montior why would you need 4k console?
I have a 4k projector I'll be getting the cheaper console frame rates>resolution
Don’t forget about the storage price. The main reason I recommended my little brother to get the x is that it comes with like 400gbs more storage instead of paying 200 bucks for the storage upgrade on the s. If you’re gonna do that then the 200 you would’ve spent on storage could’ve just been used to get the x which has more power and more built in storage
That's a good point. But don't forget, you only need that hyper-fast storage for true Xbox Series games. For OG Xbox, 360 and One games, you can use any old external HDD or SSD. I for one don't foresee myself needing more than ~500GB of next-gen storage.
Doesn't actually have that much more power if you've actually looked it up
@@Nob911 I mean, one machine can do 4K 60fps, whereas the other machine cannot. That pretty much tells you what you need to know about power difference between the two without considering any of the other specs.
@@waynelewis9110 that's the 1 other thing and it doesn't even matter if you don't need a 4k tv so pretty redundant
A lot of people forget you can chart games back and forth from an external hard drive. I can play the series X/S games on my main hard drive to the external back to hard drive in like 10 minutes or less. Modern Warfare took 7 minutes to transfer which is nothing.
Here's the thing, Series S for me is a perfect purchase. I value the compactness of the Series S as I travel between Taiwan and California quite a lot and have to carry the console around for me. I used to have the original Xbox, a thicc dingus that will take up an entire hand carry luggage and often means that I have to pay for the steep airline rate for extra luggage, but now with the series S, the whole console feels not too much bigger than just the ac adaptor of the original Xbox One, and I can just throw it in my clothing pile when I'm packing. The compactness of the Series S probably saved me hundreds in luggage fees down the line. And looking at how big a PS5 and a series X is, I feel like this is the right choice
But only 6 games
Yoo
Same here.
It’s tiny, but heavy.
The price of it is definitely their selling point
Bruh, you can say that about a Big Mac
Its not good value when you look at the PS5 DE...
It costs about the same as the console to get a memory card though :/
XSX = $499
XSS = $299
XSS + expanded storage = $520
Half the console with 512gb more storage for $20 more than the XSX 👀
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But if you didn't pre-order the series x the it's it's sold out everywhere and if you want to buy it now it's 1000 us dollars
I would buy any console but right now there's nothing to buy. Sold out everywhere.
Too much demand and less supply
Same, it sucks
i’m down to wait until the ps5 isn’t sold out, because i have xbox game pass for pc and a switch so i can wait out getting a ps5 and then i can pick and choose what games i get on the PS5, the ones i really wanna play. that’s the ideal set up for gamers today
I’ve got X and S and ps5 lol 😂😂
@@jordan97inthemix2k6 Lend us one?
I’ve just bought the S and I honestly think it’s amazing
Are the graphics pretty good just like falcon mentioned
@@horaciomanzo9076 The performance is good, maybe not for really new games in the future but graphics are better than Xbox one x which is great. So buddy don't worry the graphics are actually near normal for pc which is great don't worry.
@@Azac12 id rather be safe than sorry and buy the series X
@@SlavicUnionGaming To bad I have the series s, its incredible though.
@@Azac12 is it available to download games or?
The series S does upscale to 4K. I have a Samsung 65” UHD 4K smart TV and I will say yes the console is capable of doing 4K and it looks amazing. Keep it mind it upscales to 4K where the X is native 4K either way when you upscale it to 4K it still looks amazing.
Thank u for that info
@@AstrotoydlePlease don't get confused. If you have a 4K screen, PLEASE buy the Series X. If you have a 1080p screen, the Series S will be almost the same.
Series X isn't native 4k neither. It outputs 4k, but the actual internal render resolution varies by games. For the last gen, we've been playing games running at 900p and upsacled to 1080p, and it is the same with next gen. I've seen websites saying some xbox series game render at 1556p, or something like that. So both X and S are upscaling
The thing is series x only uses native 4k in like 1-2 games all the rest is upscaled too on the series x. 😁
ahaha amazing compared to shit. xbox is what u buy when u canbt afford the big boy of industry, ps5
If you're still deciding, let me help: for those of you who had the Xbox one or one s, did you care that you didn't have the one x? If you didn't care about that, then you won't care about this. If the series s was 50 dollars cheaper, then you could buy two of them for the price of one series x. It's not worth it, unless you really need either the storage space or disc drive. But those should be the only two deciding factors. The difference in computing power is only something you'll notice if you compare it to other people. Every game you get will look great and even better than the games on last gen. Don't fool yourself into thinking that just because something better exists that you need to go for it. Save the two hundred dollars. The Series S is a great console and even better than last gen stuff. Think about what the previous Xbox's could run: RDR2, Forza Horizon 4, Gears of War 5, etc. All those games look gorgeous on the older systems, do you really think you're going to need an improvement on that? The series S is already better than last gen, and a way better deal, plus they're actually in stock, so if none of the other reasoning helped you, at least you're able to get a series s right now instead of waiting for the other one to come in stock
I could not have said it any better. Not to mention that expanding the SSD storage is easy. Just buy the expansion card and pop it in to the back of the console.
Honestly I just want to play the enhanced GTA 5, my game library is full of both physical and digital games but I plan on keeping my Xbox One S for my disks and Blu ray, I would get the Series X but I can't find one for a reasonable price, the Series S however I can. I'm thinking of getting a S to play until I can get an affordable X, also an S is a good console to take if I'm going somewhere since it's really small. I was also thinking of just waiting for an X but idk
I'm getting the Series S for consistent 60fps on Apex, on ps4 slim it's 30-40 fps now
Only Xbox I’ve ever owned was a 360. It would have been pointless even for me to get a series S. I had to get the series X it wasn’t even a choice lol
I was able to snag a Series S just now actually. The X was sold out, and just went with the S.
I have had the Series S for a week now and i love it. Games load faster and i have quick resume. All my last Generation games
run a lot smoother. It's a Great time to be a Gamer.
Did you tried playing with mouse and keyboard if yes, is the delay still there?
@@mouadxi I've played Cold War with kbm and it's pretty good!
@@TheDudeWhoCommented meanwhile, me playing black ops Cold War on KBM on the Xbox One S...
Hey what do you think of storage have you had any problems?
@@nickolasborden8511 No issues, i have 6 games on it right now and all run great.
MY ANSWER: I’m a PlayStation player and this is a cheap way to play Xbox games on the side
This guy gets it.
That’s kinda what I’m leaning towards doing.
I was thinking the same. If Xbox ever does step up their exclusive game I’ll get an Xbox series s
My dude. Thank you.
Thank you for voicing a decent opinion under the title "Your Answer."
And it's a good point.
@@willcooper5389 doom is on PlayStation
Do I have $500 to spend? Yes. Do I want to? No. I'm not a hardcore gamer even though I have a powerful PC for that. Series S sounds like a good fit for me.
If you have a pc Feel it’s pointless to really invest in next gen consoles but that however is just my opinion
@@nathangilbert7889 oh it’s completely pointless
@@nathangilbert7889 yeah but the series s is cool and it’s extremely impressive due to its size and cost. I’m getting one to use on a TV
If you can afford 300 dollars then surely you can wait a bit and get the rest 200 dollars?
Does anyone even play pc anymore?
@@drabnail777 it’s also very hard to get the base 500 dollar series x in oppose to the series s like srsly I’ve been trying for months and I just now gave up
If your someone who plays 1-3 games and has Gamepass then this isn’t a bad deal. This is a solid second system.
*you’re 😎
Exactly it's not for hardcore "gamers" it's for people to dip a toe in, get them into the ecosystem.
@@ms.smccreath5176 yes and hardcore people won't want to buy a 500 system until later when price is lower. So this was a real smart decision for xbox
Can just buy an external storage for more games and boom. All problems solved
@@trevorcostello2063 Yeah all solved with money that could have bought series x in the first place... only now youre left with 20cu@1550 gpu when mid tier amd gpus like rx6600 are going to have 40cus@2100mhz. I just cant imagine how hopeless series s is going to look in 3 years.
Dude just change your legal name to Frank so that you won't have to tell us "to be frank" all the time. We just know you are Frank.
xD
He said “to be frank” as I was reading this
Henceforth, both him and Palpatine shall be referred to as Frank.
this is exactly what i was thinking because the main reason i want to upgrade is to get more storage
Well done mate XD
The main reason I find the Series S more appealing personally, other than the price and looks, is that I think of it this way: I play on my regular Xbox One, and don't see a single pixel, or complain about the graphics at all. Now, you take that, make it 2K, and add ray tracing, all for only 300 dollars.
Same. I think for FPS players and online competitive gaming (cod, fortnight etc), the differences between the s and the x is negligible. Its not until you get into large open world RPG games until the differences can be noticeable with the S running lower FPS and resolution. All in all tho the S looks like a great upgrade to anyone with a stock xbox one.
If you have a 4K TV and play relatively close to it, 1080p looks like absolute crap. 1440p looks decent, but 4k looks absolutely sharp and clear. I remember when I had my Xbox One S and I moved from a 22' 1080p monitor to a 43' 4K TV and everything just looked like it had been coated in vaseline. Now I have a gaming PC and playing games like Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 or Forza Horizon 3 at 4K the sharpness is just on another level.
But can you play with xbox one players and series x players???
@Honor Plays Thank you so much!
@Honor Plays yes for sure! I know that im just worried for the time being (im buying as a gift im a playstation gal)
I also think it’s worth mentioning that it’s near impossible to even find a series X to buy, where as the series S is pretty well stocked and you usually find one or two at normal stores like Walmart, target, and even regional stores like Fred Myers.
Where I live the Series X imported from the US costs 900 USD which is just not worth it so I went for the Series S which is at the normal price and there’s plenty of stock.
@Frapp and what does that tell you?
Found mine today at my local WalMart. They had 1 in stock but I did hear the guy call over the radio and say "Well, this one didn't last long" - Right place right time.
The question is how good is it in 3 years, when games are graphically more impressive and the difference between the S and X is getting bigger.
Worse graphics and will only be able to hold 3 games
That’s when you buy a Series X on sale
In three years Xbox will have at least one or two new upgraded Xboxes to buy, like they did with the Xbox One.
To be honest, I've been using a base Xbox one since it came out. The difference between x and s will be noticeable, but nothing that actually disrupts the experience.
If you're looking for certainty, you might as well invest in a pc
Graphically impressive? 3 years? My friend you're in a stagnant age. Every few decades, gaming tech peaks and for a console generation or two EVERY game will be doing 4K, 8K or whatever is the norm, meaning all the games will look the same at a certain point.
I mostly play Playstation games so for me the S is perfect and I'm enjoying playing it!
Don't have1440p tv though
@AlwaysGia if you have 4k tv the image will upscale and be shit quality just spend 200 more get the better one that will last and run games better for several more years
@LicasHood92 Man you’re pretty lucky that you have one. Both next gen consoles are sold out literally everywhere.
ps5 + serie S = both consoles and games.
I bought a series s on ebay for 600 cuz I don't feel like waiting anymore to play my favorite xbox games. I have a ps4 and the series s is a perfect second console for the time being till I get a ps5 or pc early next year.
I feel like the Series S is also good for folks who are primarily Playstation users but also want an Xbox for Game Pass access and exclusives. That's why I bought a One S, I consider it more of a secondary console.
Lmao same here. Xbox has some really good multiplayer games like sea of thieves, gears and halo.
Yup! This is exactly why I purchased a Series S to go along with my PS5.
@@Shaush10 Same here. Got the Series S this year and I'll buy the PS5 when Final Fantasy 16 drops
FOR THE FACT YOU ALL HAVE THE SERIES S...
Ruins my Spirit 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️😫😫😫😭😭😭😭
😂😂😂I can't get a hold of One ANYWHERE 😫😭😂😂😂
To me is appealing to travel. Usually I travel for months (I live between 2 countries) and in one of the house is where I have my PC, so having a small console and just connect that to a monitor is enough for playing Destiny 2.
Hopefully xbox brings out 17 other variants of their system. I love being confused about which system to buy.
And names its similarly
You gotta be so slow lmao
@@laurentiuspyo Nah, but it was a funny joke. Sorry about your insecurities. You must be the life of the party *fart noise*
@@meshiu2344 You gotta be so slow lmao
@@laurentiuspyo you will be eskimed today you herectic taritor
I’m beginning to think we’ve been duped. Those weren’t wings or talons unboxing those Xbox’s. Is Falcon really a human?? 🤔
It was Jake. Falcon was ordering pizza.
@@willcooper5389 it can’t be! Pizza’s on Jake, always!!!
@@jermainemorales7875 yeah, Jake's paying, Falcon's ordering
Clearly had a hand model on set....
Had us in the first half not gonna lie
I hv no fkn regrets. Just wish 1 tb storage thats it.
@MysticOwlzz both consoles are featuring upgradable storage....
Does the series x have 1 tb storage?
@MysticOwlzz dont upgrade the storage. 300 for the console+ 200 for 1tb storage makes 500bucks.
Just go for the series X with 1 tb then... Almost the same price and wayyy better performance and future proof
They cut everything they could to get the price down to $300. That extra 512GB would probably have forced the console to be close to $400, then it's even more pointless next to Series X at $500. But don't worry. SSDs are the one thing that are getting cheaper each year, so they'll probably release a $300 Series S 1TB in a year or two.
P.S. Get used to backing up games to an external HDD or SSD. You really only need your current games on the fast drive. Also don't forget you can *play* all back compat games off external HDD, so don't waste internal space on them.
I’ve bought one to go alongside my PS5. The only content I will use on it is gamepass, I won’t be buying games for it. With that in mind, it’s a superb little box. In years to come I may sell it on and buy a Series X when they release one with a larger HDD in a few years and there’s the content to warrant it. Honestly for the money, I think it’s fantastic.
This is exactly what I've done and no regrets at all. :)
Feeling the same set up
Same here.
Same here it’s a great companion to my PS5 and gamepass makes it worth it.
I got the same thing in mind! I just wanna be able to play older games that the PS5 simply just won't let me. I'd get a XSX, but I honestly want to play games on gamepass anyway and buy games for the PS5 only. My only qualms is that I'm gonna be upgrading to a 4k tv from my 12 yr old plasma soon. So the series S might have problems on a 4k screen. Looking at the LG CX or C1. Thoughts you guys?
Casual gamer, matter of fact the series s got me back into gaming and I absolutely am loving it. It's right for me, no regrets.
Me: watches this video to see if I should buy it.
This guy: Well, that's up to you!
This guy: Here's why you would, here's why you wouldn't.
You: Will I or won't I?
@@danielsfbay fr!
If I was from a 1st world country were u could get a XSX for 35dll a month Gamepass included I would get one. But I'm from Mexico and XSX is 750 US dlls. And XSS 425 so I don't really have a choice. I got my XSS yesterday. all I play is Apex and hopefully Halo.
Lmao 😂
Every single guy does that 😂😂😂
If you don’t have a 4k tv and you don’t play a ton of games it’s perfect
Does it still work pretty good on a 4K TV?
@@elijahmccabe6200 it can upscale to 4k which means if you have a 4k tv it can reach 4k on some games
@@jadenrowan1082 thanks for explaining
@@elijahmccabe6200 its dope tbh I play mostly next gen games cause they're all getting optimized now & it definitely feels like next gen
@@pj2741 I have a 4k 70 inch hdr 10 120 hz TV and currently playing on one x. Should I get it? I want series x but I can't find one.
As a college junior abroad on a strict budget, gimme this baby
I just picked up an “S” and am very impressed with it. Perfect for my monitor setup and to still be able to have access to the Exclusive’s.
exclusives?
@@juice8431 Possibly means next gen exclusives that cannot be played on ps4/xb1...
Developers making games run at different resolutions
Cyberpunk: no
yea that was sad what they did to xbox one x
Hah, hehe
1: All next gen Xbox games will be optimized for the Series S as well as the Series X
2: You didn't mention the fact that the Series S also has an SSD which vastly improves loading speeds.
3: 1440p is the sweet spot for most games imho especially if you're using a gaming monitor, and Series S easily achieves this, not to mention you can use 1440p on even the One S, albeit through upscaling.
When i first heard about it i was absolutely excited for it, but reality showed us otherwise, the console doesn't hold 1440 p 60 fps at all, take for example AC vahlalla, it can't even run 60 fps 1080 p on series s.... I'm gonna stick with series x
Coming from a standard Xbox One, the Series S is an immediately noticeable improvement. Just the speed of the console itself makes it worth the price
But the down side is the memory
Just delete and download overnight, thats wjat I do on my 500gb Xbox one original.
My library sits at 271 lol
@@user-li1eg8xz7v external storage
@@abexzile ya ik that but the hard drives that others use aren't going to be able to keep the new gen games on so you're going to need to buy a whole new hardrive if u even wanna keep new gen games on the storage device
@@Irishgunner414 yea but some ppl buy the new gen to upgrade like I getting the s cuz imma give my old Xbox to my little brother so ofc of I kept my old Xbox it wouldn't be a problem but for ppl upgrading and giving their old Xbox away or selling it it's really inconvenient
The Series S is an underwhelmed achievement. I cannot put it down. My ps5 collects dust thanks to this thing. Don’t believe the hype. It’s a great purchase and it will help keep scalpers at bay.
You are an english major lmao for suree
Hey, If i have no games and never had a game counsel but I want to get a series s to start fresh what do you think? Will i save from buying games digitally?
@@immanuelharice7086 Buy a ultimate game pas streaming, it saves you console cost, if you like allot of different games. And i have the PS5 console because of the exclusive games!
Games look worse than my ps4 pro and Sonys gamepass is better. I just returned my series s. Also in 2022 the controller isn’t even rechargeable, you have to buy batteries. I didn’t even know they still made batteries
@@saphireg8094 Cope harder
I have a series S and game pass and am having an absolute blast on exclusives and other stuff, looks great on my 4k TV but then I don't get so hung up on the stats. Its a great way to get on with my friends who only play pc or xbox. My main console will be the disc ps5 which arrives this week.
Storage is an issue on all these new generation consoles but also a bonus in terms of load times and performance etc.
Series S is a fantastic console for the price, its form factor is unobtrusive and power consumption is great. Its a no brainer if you don't own Microsoft hardware and want to try out game pass.
Series X if you love Microsoft and want the full works, but S has its place and I have zero regrets. Just my opinion.
@trapslt 47 don't start console wars.
@trapslt 47 Xbox or Playstation haters like you are garbage
@trapslt 47 it's people like you that makes everyone look bad
I’m on PC / PS4 and the S is a nice option for me with GamePass. Yeah I can stay on PC but $300 isn’t too bad. My only gripe about it is the internal SSD is already removable. I imagine it’s for immediate ramping up of new SKUs that offer larger storage. And who’s to say an all digital Series X won’t follow soon. Otherwise I could make 360GB work until I’m running to GameStop to trade it in. That’s one key take away. The other take away is that many backwards compatible games will run at 900p. That kinda sucks. I hope they can enforce a 1080p 60fps performance mode regardless of the developers choices. Optimized S sometimes focuses on 1440p upscaled to 4K at 30FPS. Still wish I could rock 60fps locked at 1080p as an option.
PS5 gamer here and purchased the Xbox series x and s and decided for the secondary of the S.... I have a gaming PC but love console gaming more. Decided with the S because I legit will only ever play the Xbox for fable and other exclusives like gears, other than that PS all the way. S is a solid secondary
As someone who is primarily a playstation gamer i love my series S
How is it? Because I’m getting mines next month from gamestop
thtas wht i like ot hear
U helped to make my decision........
@@cristianflores1588 how long did it take to get it
I want the ps5 but they have series s in stock near me..........
Honestly for me, I just want to be able to play games on next gen, the graphics don't bother me as much.
This here is a real gamer, we could play Skyrim on an actual potato and we'd still enjoy it
Ain’t next gen then is it.... rather continue playing on current PlayStation or Xbox. They’ll support it for at least a couple more years, and the next gen prices will then drop.
I think it’s a bad choice to go for the halfway measure, instead of waiting and saving.
@Planet Nate Gaming I was first introduced to Skyrim on PS3. A nightmare I know, but worse yet it was on a 4:3 Standard Definition CRT so the edges of the screen were cut off and you couldn't even see the whole menu system. Nonetheless it was magical‼️
@@faisalkhan786fk but when you buy it they'll release the Series X X. I won't bother with the PS5 or Series X till the pro versions. I want 4k 60fps and 2T of storage.
@@akaheadlesschicken il be honest, I buy all consoles when the release. And I hardly play and am a casual gamer really 😅.
Same with my gaming pc, I upgrade almost every gen.
I preordered a series x a couple of weeks ago, I see it as more 'investing' in that the console will have some exclusives that take full advantage of the hardware some time in the future. Plus since the last gen consoles were discontinued, I figured I might as well go all in on the current gen
I think "to be frank" is Falcon's new "I'm just gonna go ahead and say." Said it so many times...
Dude. Seriously lol
Can I play flight simulator 2020 on this console??
@Shaman Xeed lmfao get a life.
I think this is more pointed toward the idea of Gamepass and if PS owners want to experience what Xbox games are like without paying $500
Xbox games arent really a selling point to me
Then they could just get a pc
Valid. Especially for those PS Players who don't have a PC. 😅
@@SirConfectionery for car fans there no substitute. Forza is miels ahead of the competition
@@jolanjakers8380 But to get a pc that has the same performance as a series s|x for 300-500 dollars is impossible. So some people would just get the Xbox
Damn Gameranx is really releasing videos. A like to all of them, and a smile on my face. Thank you kindly for keeping us updated
Bought the S a couple weeks ago, I wanted a ps5 or X due to the fact that I have a 4ktv but I couldn't find one at a retail price so I just decided to go for the S it's a really great console definitely an upgrade, I'm still going to get a Series X down the line because I do want to experience 4k gaming but for now I'm happy with my S 😁
Definetly thinking about getting one too play next gen games I really want a ps5 but the chances of me being able to buy at retail price is extremely low
I got a series s for all my 360 games and playing Xbox one games on a quieter system than my ps4 (like resident evil 7 and 8 and other open world games) until I can get a pet for all my ps4 games. I just don't need a series x when I'm just playing last gen Xbox games so the series s was the best plus it'd play this gen games too. I'm reallying looking forward to playing Fortnite and Alien isolation on a system that doesn't sound like a jet engine and many are on game pass like rage 2 which I liked on my ps4. For this gen I'm planning on getting a ps5.
the s does have 4k but its upscale
Yeah that’s probably what I’m gonna do too. I was planning on waiting till the PS5 is available at retail stores and can buy most of their exclusives for like half off since they wanna charge 70 these days.
I have had 0 regrets with my series S. I picked up a 244hz monitor too (all for the price of a series X lol) and i play games 120fps at 1440p and my frames literally only drop during cutscenes or transitional screens which it literally doesn't matter during those times anyway. Had my S for a month now with plans to upgrade to an X when they are more readily available but now i dont find it necessary. My friend has an X and 4k tv playing our games side by side there is so little difference its almost laughable that he paid 800$ for his while i paid 320 for mine....psa to anyone planning to come to next gen unless you need a disc drive go with the S you wont be disappointed
That's the one reason I got the series x and the 4k. If the series s had a disc drive. I think it would sell more
@@ghostlegit I feel like the lack of a disc drive is the main deal breaker between series s and x. It would 100% sell a lot more.
@@danielarthur2915 yep exactly why I got the x plus the extra power
@@danielarthur2915 I would argue with ps5 digital is the best option going discless tho same power as the main console
@@danielarthur2915 I honestly feel like the series s is a waste of money for a few reasons. No disc drive. Only 356 gb of usable ssd and ssd is 220 dollars for 1 tb alone. And by the time u buy all that it exceeds the cost of. Series x
5 months later and still can’t get an X so I bought an S for now.
Only reason why I'm consodering the XSS. There's STILL no sign either xsx or ps5 will ever be back in stock and XSS is constantly available... I'm sick of waiting!!
How is it? Worth buying, or waiting for the X is a better idea?
@@mategalgan if you don't have a 4k TV with 120 frames it's the go to console that will play all the next gen games
@@mategalgan ok so I got the S and been using it for a few days now and I must say I'm impressed. It's amazing. It does have a slightly lower GPU specs but this is purely because it doesn't have to pull 4K. There are only 3 differences between xss and xsx;
- 4k vs 1440p
- blue Ray vs digital
- 1TB vs 512GB
For me it's perfect because I play on a 1080p and the picture is crystal clear, Sharp and smooth 60fps. I only play 3-4 games at a time so small SSD doesn't bother me and lack of blu ray is OK because I'm all about digital. Also game pass is absolutely amazing, I'm seeing great offers in the Store too.
I'm very happy with the purchase, bought this only because xsx isn't avaliable but now I think I'm gonna keep it, don't want the xsx anymore.
@@mategalgan pretty much what the other guys said. I played at 1440 on my $1200 PC and this looks better in every way and it’s way more user friendly. I have 6 games downloaded off of Gamepass right now and I’m only 48% filled up on the Hard Drive. I’ll eventually get an X but this is an awesome go between for $300.
Me who doesn’t even own a Series S: nah probably not
Also me: but what if
Just wait and buy the series x when it’s available again. The +200$ are totally worth it! And you won’t regret it like you will with the series s. Believe me.
@@arianoooamari6949 sold. Ima wait for the series x.
Get a ps5, much better choice
@@Ash-zo1vu doubted
@@Ash-zo1vu Why?
Honestly. I’d say Xbox Series S is my favourite console right now. But I say that mostly in regards to the retroarch exploit which seals the deal for me. Every single game from my childhood and from every console generation in one machine? Was definitely worth the buy. Can swap from playing Mega Man NES games to playing GTA San Andreas with the press of a few buttons. Just need to get an external hard drive and I think this is the only console I’ll ever need to be honest.
I've been playing the base model ps4 since 2014 and I'm getting this for sure. The beauty of a huge Gamepass library is great, and the 360 games I'd want to play are there too. I agree with tons of comments below, if I'm still blown away by PS4 graphics I think this'll be good for me.
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I have to ask how is it ? I have a ps4 and wanna switch over
@@jeronhampton3444 ended up getting the series x. I love it. I didn’t want to be dealing with potential storage issues down the line, along with ability to play CDs. I’d recommend the x if you can afford.
Series S is a good option for entry level gaming or for those of us on a budget. I'm grateful that Microsoft came out with 2 distinct options since the gamers universe is quite diverse.
Exactly this point for me. I don't usually purchase many games in all honesty or buy them on the cheap, with the game pass I don't have to purchase anymore ever again
@@Jabzbox But...the Xbox One X is the same price...
@@undertaleawesome5620 that may be true and you may get 4k on there, but series S won't drop frame rates and also it is future proofed. Plus the new Quick Resume feature is amazing! Can literally swap between up-to 3/4 games at an instant (about 10 seconds) and you're directly back at your last save point, without having to go through the title screens again
@@Jabzbox That is true, but it's also all digital, and with how easy it is to get banned on Xbox if you play online or by just- your account existing...it's kinda risk.
Only reason I wouldn't buy a Series S is the absence of a disk tray.
just keep your old xbox or somthing to watch discs
@@spoonboi4781 and how do you play xbox series games on an xbox one? =)))
Yea I agree, however my xbox one s runs my current disk games fine... I would rather buy discs but thinking about it, buying digital should be ok for me.
Seems pretty silly to downgrade the storage capacity on a console that can only play purely downloaded games
I'm keeping my one x for discs
To anyone interested, I have owned a Series S and a PS5 for little over a year now and I do not regret buying the Series S whatsoever. I play all my multiplayer games on the Series S while all my single player/PS exclusives on the PlayStation. Reason being all my friends are on Xbox and I prefer the Xbox controller. Games like MW2 (2022) runs 120FPS at 1080p without any issues. Load times are very alike to the load times on the PS5 sometimes it even feels faster. Quiet and small. Performance issues such as hitches and stutters NEVER happened. Only two downsides to the console in my opinion, but I knew them before I bought the console, is the resolution and storage. When playing high demanding games and you look into the distance it is very clearly blurry or missing textures, sometimes you can see the world load in (pop) as you walk around, and sadly the storage can get filled up very very very quickly.
I too own a PS5 and a Series S and the Series S absolutely kicks ass. Agreed with everything you said.
Bought it for my little brother who doesn't care about specs like me. Kid hasn't stopped playing 2K yet lol.
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Bro getting a new console and playing 2k? Feels like a waste
@@skkoopdifloop1712 Apart from the fast load times the game itself is virtually the same as the Xbox One version.
@@strangepro4 lol
@@capt.Justin what does this mean?
7:56 thats what she said..
Very pogs
an ad interrupted it 😂
@@shalom.mugenzi smae
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A absolutely loving my S it's SO freaking fast I'm blown away. Looks fantastic on my 1440p monitor in my office and my CX in the living room. The internal memory sucks but I've got a 8tb HDD to transfer games back and forth. So much value!
As someone who plays pc with a 1050 ti that can't play the newest games at 60 fps while also looking good (And also can't afford the Series X), would you say the framerate/resolution/performance would satisfy someone who is kinda expecting very high graphical fidelity? Also, what is the framerate/etc like just overall on a 1440p monitor?
@@tacotaker46 if the expectation is graphics fidelity then you'll want to save for the X for sure. I just loaded up MCC last night optimized and it looks fantastic on my monitor. I'm thinking we're going to see a lot more 1080p 60fps games and as the dev kit matures we'll see a lot more 1080p 120hz and 1440p 60fps. I have an lg 144hz model 27gl850-b. I'm absolutely loving that thing too.
@@hotchocolate1758 Ok, thanks for the reply!
@@tacotaker46 no problem! Happy gaming!
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I got an S for my kids and they love it. Fast load times and made some of the older games look great. I got an x for myself and it is everything it is promised to be, looks great on my 4k tv , run smooth and fast, and I love it. They are both great but the s is a lot easier to get.
They had years seeing the One S vastly outselling the One X. Makes sense to have a less expensive option. How well games run on the Series S will be up to the developer. Will see ray tracing in some, not in others. 1440p in some, 900p in others. 30 fps in some, 60 fps in others, 120 fps in a few. Going to be all over the place where the Series X will pretty consistently be 4k 30/60 fps depending on performance modes.
someone with a logic, can't imagine Falcon himself can't even understand this simple thing
as their GDK comes online and developers no longer use the XDK so the RDNA 2 features are unlocked there should be little difference between the consoles minus resolution. But for the first year or 2 you're right that it will be very all over the place. And the 900p thing shouldn't ever happen unless it's a dynamic resolution thing once they are using the new tools.
Yea you are right
I appreciate the help Falcon. You are a lot more informative than any other channels I have been on. Thanks for helping me with my decision!!!
I have a 75inch 4k tv, the 1080 upscaling on the s is so good you really don't notice it being blurry or low res. looks sharp as nails to me. I have no complaints nor regrets getting this -very happy to have saved the money and will buy a ps5 next year when the games are relevant to having a 'superior' console. ;)
Lol ps5 isn’t superior to the series X tho
@@John_R_Jackson_III better games
I bought the series S and it runs better than my gaming PC with an i7 tenth gen, 2070 Ti, and 32gb of ram. This thing is seriously a beast.
Idk whats wrong with ur pc but 2070ti isnt real and that pc should run games better than the series s
@@reckoning4915 damn didn’t have to do him like that…
2070ti isn't a real thing. Your seller did you dirty.
Series S is legit nice but I struggle with the fact that it doesn't have a disk drive.
The xbox marketplace isn't consistent enough in its pricing to do away with disks all together
Eg:
I bought Nba 2k21 disk for $20 for my xbox one x.
But on the marketplace it's listed as $100.
Meanwhile Nba 2k22 has a sale at $49.
Just doesn't make sense.
So for now:
Series S for gamepass ONLY.
Series X will be my next upgrade when I get the money.
Lmaoooooooooo bro nah yo this comment got me weak u got scammed lmaooooo
@@lewisplayzandplayz5229 i just have viruses LMAO I bought all the components myself
I have one and its fantastic. I am gonna buy the ps5 too as my main console, but series s definitely had blown my mind. Its definitely a console i would recommend to many people.
It’s only downside in my opinion would be the storage size.
Exactly mate, I have one and I love it. It's a great little tool to play games from the previous generation and give the exclusives a try until you can get a ps5. Good getting a ps5 at a reasonable price for the next 6 months.
@@Purberus96 Yeah. 512GB is probably too small for an all digital system. Plus games nowadays are pretty big in terms of file size, so people are gonna be either deleting games quite a lot or they’re gonna have to spend another $220 for the storage expansion card.
Honestly I’m still playing on a base Xbox One from 2014 so This is definitely an upgrade lol. Finally got my hands on one and I just gotta wait a week to get it.
Yo same here, still on the og Xbox one, getting a second console, the series s, in a few weeks😂
Yooo I have the Xbox one s for almost 5 years and idk if I should get the series s
My OG Xbox one is still going strong after 8 years😂 How are you finding the S? Do you regret getting it instead of the X? I’m unsure what to go for!
@@barrybbenson3879 hi, I do not have the S yet, I will most likely have it buy the end of July. If you comment again to remind me, I’ll be sure to let you know👍
Same! Haha and just recently my OG one has started to stroke out hard. So I think S is the only viable option consider the x is out of stock due to scalpers
I got the Series S, I had the Xbox One but got rid of it years ago, it’s cool being able to download old games I had in the past, it’s a great console to have in the bedroom, and with the improved loading times I’m loving it! If I ever wanted to upgrade to the series X I’d still keep the S to keep in the bedroom
So would u suggest I buy the series s or series x?
@@TheChosennn depends, do you want physical copies of games? Are you going to be playing it often? Are you going to have a TON of games or just exclusives?
@@TheChosennn don’t buy either save money up and pre order the Atari 2021 system due out in 2021. It has 15 teraflops of computing power.
@@JMS103 is that a PC?
@@SweenDog27 i say i play kind of a lot, I never buy discs and I’m playing on a big TV
I have a series s and honestly with how fast it loads and how good it looks…it’s honestly a great system for the price and also paired with a good monitor making it run at 120hz it’s a great choice. I use ig with a LG gl650f-b and it runs at 120hz
Its perfect for kids, the newest games on a bit of a budget
@Ragnar Lothbrok he means younger kids. Ones that just play lego video games and Minecraft
@@smallgraydonguy still if I was a parent I’d just buy my kid an Xbox one. It’s cheaper and games like Minecraft are less expensive on disc compared to digitally
Consoles last for 3 to 5 years though. I feel they will want an upgrade.
@@Berry_Best your math is slightly off chief
@Ragnar Lothbrok nah the kid will have more games, better games and its cheaper on Xbox. Gamepass plus all the amazing exclusives coming. Xbox is BY FAR the way to go next gen
The series s is such a awesome console, I got it and I love it
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I'm trying to decide between the x and the s. I mainly wanna get the x for storage reasons. How have you been able to deal with the limited storage that the S has?
@@ericpilot23 they selling hardrives separately so you can always upgrade later when you have more cash as far as I know its Seagate
@tick tock well~I’m not sure, everyone’s preferences are different
I just bought a series S, because that’s the only one in stock. whenever I manage to find a non-scalped ps5 or series x, I’ll sell the s.
Same bro
Agreed I got my Xbox series s for retail
And where would you sell it bro ?
Same boat but I'm going to keep mine for the exclusives.
@@lollopisa96 Ebay.Somebody will buy it
I'm literally playing my games on a 900p monitor, and it looks great. So I wouldn't mind the lower resolution.
Interesting
I’ve had series S from day one and I’m still loving it. But I don’t have a 4K tv and all my games are digital so I think the series X would of just been a waste for me.
This hurts my brain
and the heat sink is the same in x and s ?
@@TheNimbleOwl I get where he's coming from honestly if you don't have a 4k or 1440 monitor or TV. Get the series s. And your budgets like 250-325 ofc you can save but then he'd need spend more to get the full performance of the series x like a new monitor ect.
So I do agree with him kinda, (non byist series s user
Still rocking my Xbox 360, playing almost every game I've ever wanted to play on it for less than $5 each
Now THIS is a gamer. A man of culture lol. I play my ps3. Xbox 360 as well. My ps4 pro and xbox one x. I dont feel the need to upgrade to these consoles yet as I really dont see THAT much of an improvement. Cheers
@@jponz85 I would agree with both of you BUT i really think gamepass is a really good value and a legit reason to upgrade to next gen but i could be wrong i am a PC pleb after all lol.
I don’t have a single regret. I love my series s and am extremely happy with the capabilities it has I honestly can’t believe I only spent 300 dollars:
Series S and 2 years of Gamepass > Series X.
Cope
@@luketams5513 ?
i have ps4 rn but i want to jump in 9th generation.should i buy xbox series s?
@@amirhosseinbozorgzadeh2111 I guess you would have decided it by now. But in case u haven't i had og ps4 and xbox series s was next gen experience to me , quick shifting between games ,60 fps on some games (a very few maybe handful ones give 30 because the companies are lazy to optimize) and other stuff .So if u are shifting from ps4 og to xbox ss it is a leap and it is worth it. But if you are a hardcore gamer and notice stuff like RT, pixeles on some distant object in the game and have a 4k tv .this one is not for you
Thanks to gameranx and all of the wonderful comments for helping me figure this out! I’ve been really on the edge for trying to find a good first console for myself, and this helped me decide! Please keep up the good work 👍
Sometimes, I just watch these videos because it's nice to hear Falcon's smooth voice.
This is the budget console, the "I got bills to pay" console
Edit: I would put "THANKS FOR THE LIKKEEESSWWHEDH1111111!!!!!!1!1!1!1!1!!1😒😑😠😐😐😢😮😟😧" but I don't wanna ruin my comment
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@Adolfo Ruelas especially for a budget console
it's for casuals that just play 2k and stuff that don't wanna go all out on a borderline pc. it's for people that don't care as much and just want something simple
@@ethanhilderbran6414 true, It's for people that want to play smooth games on HD and don't care about raytracing and 4K
@@TheCivildecay series s has raytracing.
Better raytracing that ps5 to be especific
the only reason I'm not buying this is that it has only 360Gb of usable SSD space
Yeah it’s ridiculous, should have 1tb also.
That’s like 1 cod game
That silly so what modern warfare and one more game and its full lol its cod mW that's 250gb or cod cold war hell after dlc might just have the one game does it have expansion slot like the x
The games require less GB on the S tho
Assassins Creed Valhalla 55GB
Cyberpunk 2077 80GB
Mortal Kombat 11 60GB (roughly)
Resident Evil 4 Remake 30GB (Guess??? because RE2 RE3 are about 20 each)
Elder Scrolls 6 50GB (Skyrim is 27GB on last gen so its probably gonna be about 50GB)
Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition 35GB
these are the games i'd play if i got a series S I'd probably play most of these games excessively but in particular: AC:V,DMC5,MK11
310GB isn't bad for 6 really good games if you leave space for future gen games also you wouldn't have to download 4K texture pack updates
and lets be honest how many games do people play side by side 2?3? 4 maximum? I probably won't change your opinion on this cus we xbox gamers are a stubborn bunch but just consider it
Most dont even have a 4k tv, including me. Ms has done a very good job for the next gen price and gamepass library, the absolute best deal in gaming
I don’t care at all, I just wanna have some damn fun
Its more fun with a better console
Series s definitely appeals to the causal gamer. So much nerdy bullshit shoved into your face these days which I don't give two fucks about. Ray tracing? Lmaooooooo.
@Ragnar Lothbrok
fanboy Lmao
@Ragnar Lothbrok People have been saying things like that since the dawn of time, and the answer has always been: "Okay."
My Super Nintendo is more fun.
Just like Mike Ehrmantraut said in Breaking Bad: "I chose a half measure when I should have gone all the way. I'll never make that mistake again. No more half measures, Walter" lolz!
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I'm fine with 1080p at 60. Throw ray-tracing in there and you've got a deal.
Future games probably won’t even run it at that frame rate
There was an update to unlock it to 120fps for the series s
I think the same, I'm okay with 1080p i dont need more
@@oozly9291 they will its next gen hardware better process better ram better cus.. I mean it will still hold it self for the next 5 years..
the problem is that most new games will probably be 900p for a consistent 60 fps
I’ve had a series X for the past few months and my friend has a series S, whenever he or I go over to each of our houses we barely notice a difference.
Do you have a 4K tv?
There is no excuse for having anything less than 1TB of storage in a modern console.
There is only one next Gen console with your spec.
Agree!!!
Not upgrading until PS puts out a 1 TB PS5.
Can't believe that my ps4 slim has 500 GB more than a next Gen console.
@@rolyx23 doesn’t matter, you should be able to install standard M.2 PCie 4th Gen on PS5.
Sony might not put 1TB any time soon but 2TB or 1.5TB should come out in mid Gen refresh.
@@rolyx23 you're comparing a 5400rpm hdd with a PCIe4.0 M.2 SSD... seriously? Go look at some prices...
Price
Bought the s as my collection is all digital. I can hook up An external drive for most of my games and i can delete and install games like i have been doing the last gen as Well. I feel this is a worthy upgrade for those gamers like me that don't Care about graphics but just want to enjoy the story and game itself.
@William Perri an external HDD can hold and play XBO games from what i've read
@William Perri it can hold games like the xbox one games and some that are upgraded to s versions, like ghost recon breakpoint for example. The only game that specifically asked for to be installed on the internal up until now was the tourist. You could always delete and reinstall games, if you run out of internal space or wait until the ssd expansion is dirt cheap.
Hi your comment is spot on a next gen console for £249 I'm in.
@William Perri you can always plug in an external drive and quickly transfer games you’re not playing to it instead of deleting it, and when you wanna play the game again you can always transfer it back, and if it’s an external SSD then the transfer is really really fast actually.
@Ragnar Lothbrok he legit just said he doesn’t care about quality and resolution?..
Most i like is the short answer at the beginning, thumbs up for that 👍🏻
Just recently bought a Series S for $200 brand new still in the box. I wanted a console again for casual gaming as I play PC religiously these days. I am really enjoying my new Series S and think it’s a great console for the tiny box that it is!
Which country do you live in? Why is it so cheap (200$) in your area?
@@raadsiddique2090I am in the US
@@xMarkieWhen did you buy it? Is it the current price there? I have some relatives living there, I am thinking to make them buy it for me.
@@raadsiddique2090 I bought it about a month ago now! And yea thats the going price for used ones. I got lucky and found a brand new one & the guy took $200 when he was originally wanting $250
The S is worth it. Im a pc gamer and I play with friends on games like siege and I also wanted to still have access to my xbox library moving forward. This console was perfect for me. Im on a 240hz 1440p monitor, but I have testing it on a 4k tv and both experiences are fantastic. If you put your eyeballs to the screen you may notice a little upscaling bugs in some games that devs chose to hit target frames rather than resolution, but that is about it. From a playing distance it is hardly noticeable if at all. This thing is a powerhouse of a little console. Im playing siege on console at anywhere from 140fps to 180 at its highs. Some of the X/S upgrade games and enhanced games are fantastic here as well. Im really enjoing Fenyx. It is basically a Breath of the Wild inspired type game. Overall great value and quality and YES it is better than the One X. Don't let what was said in this video tell you otherwise as I just came from the One X and everything runs more smoothly regardless of resolution upscaling on 4k. Only a few titles are noticeable where devs chose to have wonky scaling on previous gen. That is the devs fault, not xbox.
It’s not worth it I can tell you that can barely keep up with modern day games
For someone who just plays COD, Madden, Fifa and some game pass games, the S is more than enough for me. I don't usually get into big triple A games especially single player ones. If I find myself needing more storage, I'll buy a PS5 digital whenever there's a sale in a year or two and it's $300-$350
Got one, storage isn't an issue, especially with internet speed these days, I currently have 11 games on it of varying size. Also sold my Xbox one for a good price and ended up paying about 250 cad for the s. Pretty good deal I'd say!
And you can buy external storage, both my playstation and xbox have a 2TB external storage. Anyone complaining about storage isn't very smart considering you can make it whatever you want, you can buy a 8tb external storage.
As someone who has been pretty much exclusively a PC gamer for the last 10 years, and hasn’t touched an Xbox since I was little, the series s has been... an interesting refresher. Due to life and being gone from the world for a while, I haven’t had the opportunity to upgrade my rather out dated PC, and don’t even have access to my pc rn, I’ve grown fond of the very affordable option that is gaming on the series S. With game pass and quick resume, I can easily relax by sitting down turning the system on and Almost instantly hopping into a variety of games and enjoying my evening. I think anyone would be quite pleased with the experience the series S offers, regardless of your background or situation.
I hate console never gone back
this comment is very relatable
Time has passed and this console has prooved everyone it's capable of 4K 60fps in some graphically demanding games, like Outriders.
But what has shocked me more than graphics on this generation has been the improved internet connections (from 300Mb/s from the old systems to more than 1Gb/s) and the super fast loadtimes. And quick resume, which is a game changer for me since day one and I wasn't even expecting much from it to be honest.
Bought one yesterday. The games that I played so far have HDR settings so not sure what the comment about the lack of HDR was.
He said (or should have if he didn't) "auto-HDR”. It's a feature the XSX has that adds HDR to games that don't have it.
What annoys me is that he saying it won't run 1440 p..
I have 2 games run at dynamic resolution 60fps on the series s.. So what he says is bull
@@jamesekin-evans1840 He's probably talking about the console over its whole life cycle. Sure, it might run games designed for Xbox One at 1440p, but likely not games 5 years down the road which will be way more demanding.
@@damianwilson7526 in 5 years there will be a redesign and id expect to have the series x in 2-3 years 😂😂
@@jamesekin-evans1840 Okay, and...
The point of the video is to explain whether or not the console is right for you. Many people buying a next gen console would expect it to last the entire console generation (7-8 years). He was saying that although the Series S can run 1440p games now, that statement is unlikely to hold up in a few years. So people who want at least 1440p games might not want to buy this console if they don't want to buy again this generation.
Remember when they used to make a console, then bring out a slim version, a year or so later?
Now i just feel confused and overwhelmed by the amount of words needed to sell a console 🤦♂️
There is 2 consoles, the cheaper one and the expensive one. Whats so hard to understand
@@maloku4619 lol and also, do you have dvds and physical games, then you need a disc tray.... I mean lol
@@maloku4619 lmao fr
@@maloku4619 Erm, I wasn’t referring to the actual machines? More the amount of effort they feel the need to put into an add that should be “we have computer, you buy?”
Which you’d have figured out if you weren’t trying so hard, to be an edgy little bitch 👍🏻
Im guessing you don't understand what all the words mean?
I got the series S so that I could play MS Flight Sim. I had been waiting for the series X, which is impossible to find here in Australia. But as soon as I saw how well Flight Sim runs on the SS I dropped what I was doing and went and got one that very day.
I am very happy with it so far, I can't go back to 30fps for a lot of games now that i have finally tasted 60fps. Plus the load times are amazing! We have come a long way from my old C64.
Sure I wish I had the SX, but the fact it that they are very hard to find and when I can get one I will trade in my SS so it's not a big deal. I also bought the SSD, which is a must if you go for the SS. But I will keep that when I finally get a SX as the extra space will be handy.
My brother plans to buy one, he has a little kid who loves games he can't really play them correctly but he loves wandering around in games. I never realized kids that young would be able to navigate so well in 3d worlds.
Dude for real though! My son is 4 and has beaten spyro 2 completely by himself. Blows my mind dude. I was struggling with that at 10...
Wholesome
@@DJ-pp4mt wholesome
@@bigboi2334 shut up
@@bigboi2334 Shut up.
I think the most important thing is that your happy with your decision and have a great time while playing your fav games
Mm
I bought a switch instead until consoles get reasonably restocked
thinking of grabbing a switch lite, couldn't grab the XSX at pre-sale and it's gonna restock like in March in my country lol
This probably isn’t a joke, but this is hilariously ironic considering how insanely out of stock the switch was when the pandemic started and for months after.
@@vullord666 I know what you mean finding a switch now was hard too but not impossible like the PS5 or Xbox Series X
@Gerard Deane good stuff what games are you picking up
Should’ve waited...4K one comes out next year.
I love my Series S since I got it, but if there was more available stock, and prices were normal, Id save more money and get the Series X solely because of the 4k performance since I have a 4K TV. Disc drive doesnt bother me too much, additional storage is a plus, and the size increase doesnt bother me much either.
I've been a Sony guy for a while, I got an S as a side console for my eventual PS5. I really like the vast Xbox library of games going all the way back to the first XBox. Sony doesn't have that type of selection in their store. That and the eventual exclusives alone have sold me on the console.
I did the same. I am otherwise happy to game on PC and PS4 with a Series S as my GamePass Ultimate secondary. I wish Sony allowed for a PC spin-off of PSNow to download games instead of streaming at 720p. But who knows. Sony hinted their own GamePass service is coming soon. I really wish I could play Demon Souls right now.
@@tomoprime217 Yeah, I like playing a lot of the older games with the S speeds.
@@tomoprime217 I got the S off a scalper, but not NEARLY at the price of the others with double and triple mark up. It was like an extra hundy. I can roll with that.
@@thee_morpheus World War Z is awesome to crossplay with friends! I’m getting my S this Wed. May experiment with the dev mode. Also emulation looks interesting to try out. Need to pick up an external drive for old games.
Sorry to hear about the scalper. Walmart is the worst. In mid Nov I had my 1st success ordering directly off of Microsoft but it’s delivery date was Jan 5th! I then tried Bestbuy yesterday which was way easier and cancelled my Microsoft preorder. Bestbuy takes a while to process checkout so nothing sells out instantly by bots.
I got it for travel the ssd and small size are great. I got the X for home use. I know I'm not the normal audience but i was super excited when it was announced
Can you transfer games between them
@@vilhelmstein2091 you can copy them over the network or you can also just take a USB drive and plug it into the new console and copy the games from there
Will it take the game saves too?
@@vilhelmstein2091 yup thats all the saves are stored in the cloud. So you just run the game and it syncs up and you're good to go. xbox is great with saves and moving from system to system
This gameranx video touched me personally more than any other, this helped me feel so confident about buying it. Then I remembed it’s sold out
I went from PS4 to Series S since I got tired of waiting for the PS5 and I’m not gonna lie I like the Xbox way better 😂
Same.