I used the Xbox Series S as a $200 gaming PC

[@OzTalksHW]

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[@lussor1]

Nord is bad for your privacy

[@blorbb5398]

The Series S could be a decent console, but not for competitive online games, it has a ton of input lag.

[@jimmymac2292]

My experience with Geforce now has been good. Usually it takes a minute for the controller to sync over. Idk if using keyboard and mouse will mess with geforce now recognizing the controller

[@he8535]

Using moonlight and sunshine to remote into PC and play God of war on xbox with keyboard

[@he8535]

And yes you can download and "upload" with FTP :\

[@Optimusmaximus123]

BORUTO SPOTTED MEGA W

[@BorutoOtsutsuki__]

Fr

[@raja7775]

Fr

[@ranzu8732]

As a playstation guy myself, I felt like I underestimated XBOX.

[@freshmoney899]

Most definitely did I use to listen to Xbox haters but now I have the series X NEVER GOING BACK

[@bennoisms]

I’ve had both and prefer PlayStation but the series consoles are honestly really great the ps5 was a big step down in user experience outside of games the ps3 on the other hand has so many multimedia options and tons of features it makes me sad we’ve gotten away from that

[@BigRevenge]

You indeed did

[@MakeRomeGreatAgain]

Samsies exactlies ​@@freshmoney899

[@xxxxxvic]

Both systems have great things but people focus in find a reason to fight XD

[@shenaniganstuff]

My favorite PC KZbinr rn, i love the calm vibes

[@ElijahEnguerra-r6g]

Basically, the Bob Ross of PC's :D

[@mobarakjama5570]

Yh, Oz is the best 😁, I truly love his content, Clean, Creative and Calm.

[@shenaniganstuff]

@@ElijahEnguerra-r6g frr

[@chikage801]

2:11 peak

[@DogginsFroggins]

Just get a Thinkpad for dirt cheap, use the Series S for gaming, best of both worlds.

[@NtheAE]

Portable tank

[@lcsjb0552]

Lol I literally do this

[@milesharris249]

Or a 15$ usb-c to hdmi if you have a Samsung phone

[@OmegaEnvych]

As power outages became much worse, I started appreciating the fact that Xbox Series S takes only about 70 watts of power and I can power it from the battery station along with TV for over 12 hours. My PC will drain batter 3 times faster. So I can say that this console literally more efficient than PC. Plus I have whole set of old Xbox and Xbox 360 games that I can barely play on PC using emulation, but Xbox Series runs these games without any issues.

[@CaptainYourself2]

How are you playing your OG Xbox and 360 games in a Series S??

[@bennoisms]

@@CaptainYourself2he isn’t but he probably has them through the store you can also experience X360 emulation with a devmode Xbox look into it it’s easy to do but may cost some money.

[@MuffHam]

For power outages i have a Switch, Steamdeck, 3DS, TRIMUI SMART PRO.

[@terrancedavis4851]

If really care about saving some power, you can actually use your phone my playing on remote play and can play games on the console while in sleep mode. In remote play u can also use any bluetooth controller of ur choice

[@PaulLemars01]

I noticed these issues when the Series X came out and Microsoft intimated that you could attach a keyboard and mouse to it and use it as a PC. Especially the cursor issue and the annoying on-screen keyboard. These are such simple issues to fix and yet, years later, here we are.

[@shanerice2019]

Psst it's a console

[@NukaOrQuantum]

The Xbox is a great console, actually my first one. However, if you want a cheap desktop, save up an extra $100 to build yourself a sweet budget gaming PC.

[@a__youtube__user]

i know right? I never get why someone would choose a console over a budget desktop.

[@Loxly-ti4sq]

@@a__youtube__user not hard to imagine, average people don't know shit about pc let alone building it themselves. They also don't know how to trouble shoot and maintain it from time to time. You can just plug and play with console.

[@a__youtube__user]

@@Loxly-ti4sq I mean, its really not that complicated. There are hundreds of detailed guides of how to build a pc, and i think its completely worth it to go through the trouble.

[@anglchnn]

@@a__youtube__user it doesnt matter, if a person wants just to play games, he is gonna buy a console

[@fastfreeze0183]

​@a__youtube__user Less clutter, simpler to use and set up, less launchers and way cheaper. It's just games thats it and all in one place.

[@hedo_mana]

nah, but imagine being able to install Linux or windows on it, that would make it the ultimate value machine

[@naughtycultmemes784]

Maybe next xbox

[@Mkrabs]

Imagine if the xbox was like the steamdeck is to linux: A windows machine with 2 modes - restricted gaming and free desktop

[@GhostGamer799]

​@@Mkrabsthat would be amazing have the hall power of console and install what we want on them

[@Mkrabs]

@@GhostGamer799 "what we want" yewaahhh... no. Daddy Microsoft only allows you what they want to, and you'll accept it 😉

[@GhostGamer799]

@@Mkrabs like I understand that but if Microsoft make a custom os like steam have made steam os and let us install what we want you will see people buy this in heartbeat

[@CTSega]

It's an absolutely phenomenal little gaming machine, especially paired with Game Pass- I snagged one for $179 on sale a year ago, and its been the main gaming/streaming machine in our bedroom ever since.

[@TenWolf-wb7pc]

I think a lot are too harsh on the series s. It's perfect for people like me who just wanna play some next gen titles but don't care about much of the extra bells and whistles. The thing can run Cyberpunk 2077 at 60fps with very good graphics. Sure it's not quite 1080p (972p from what I read), but I think for a system that price that's impressive. Yes, you could build a system that better suits your needs, but that takes time and money as well as patience. For 90% of people on a budget, this is good enoug.

[@AshtonGodbout]

my gtx 980 can beat it :3

[@AshtonGodbout]

mwahahaha, i agree.

[@makralecturer]

​@AshtonGodbout no you can't beat it unless you're using at least RTX 4060

[@dovadovi]

Personally, I think if you got $200 save up 100 or 70 more to get a used steam deck it’s pretty much a console but all the game of a PC

[@breakfast7595]

This

[@FijyFilms]

Correction: still not close to all games on PC. But you do get a lot. For example fortnite doesnt work

[@DraftySatyr]

How's that going to work as a substitute for a desktop PC then? Can't help but feel you're missing the point of this exercise.

[@collisions4615]

Too weak

[@gtPacheko]

​@@DraftySatyr hook it up to a dock, add keyboard, mouse and HDMI cable. Done. It runs Arch Linux so you can just go into desktop mode and use it as a normal computer, or even install Windows (if you're insane)

[@sayyedmakhdoom8422]

Wow Great Video ..and I'm glad that peoples are recognising Boruto manga !

[@technocatdance]

I have a laptop and mac mini and didn't really feel like a 3rd computer for gaming was necessary..yet! So I picked up a second hand series s and man price to performance is amazing I paid $160 USD for it, no amount of pc building was going to get me these specs and performance in a nice small form factor.

[@thomasgeekohoihanssen9242]

The Series S would actually be a good Mac Mini competitor if MS got it’s ducks in a row

[@technocatdance]

I mean if they let a series s have a full blown windows experience that would be amazing, it definitely has the hardware for it

[@thomasgeekohoihanssen9242]

@@technocatdance Even if they only shipped with access to apps from the MS Store, like Windows RT, I think it would fly off shelves. But hey, gotta make “Games as a service” a thing, right🙄

[@Tofuey]

incoming "xbox should make a pc for cheap" comments. Xbox makes its money selling xbox live and getting a 30% cut from digital sales. They lose money selling these consoles otherwise.

[@zpodfjaoij4]

I already pay for ultimate, it’d be nice if that let me run windows on an Xbox.

[@Tofuey]

@@zpodfjaoij4 Then you could just get PC game pass for cheaper and not have to pay to use your internet

[@scooottbruh7849]

Isn't that the point? That Xbox should be selling because the alternative (PC) is just cheaper. The only thing stopping an average consumer of Xbox from buying a PC is the convinience.

[@Mkrabs]

@@zpodfjaoij4 but with windows you wouldn't need

[@AshtonGodbout]

@@zpodfjaoij4They have this, except the roles are reversed. I don't even use mine apart from its power cable anymore because I stream it to the PC.

[@HeavyBreathingGamerXD]

I got one for 100$ ! My friend upgraded to a ps5 and had this sitting around and sold it to me

[@deeannchesebro]

Nice

[@fred.y3890]

I bought a ps5 now I'm regretting

[@codfish1776]

​@@fred.y3890 don't tell me you bought an ps5 that can run super Mario 😭

[@spuggyduggy3628]

@@fred.y3890this always happens

[@chillglobe]

i have mine for atleast 2 yrs now, i've been using it for school purposes as well, but it's kinda annoying when the tabs refreshes in microsoft edge

[@BorutoOtsutsuki__]

2:10 : yooooo Boruto!!!! Take a big W for that man

[@xpodx]

I'd rather have a 200 dollar pc. You can't even play online with friends with a 200 dollar console . You have to spend 60 more bucks to play, so then 260 dollar pc then. That's only for one year, add 5 years now it's a 500 dollar console.

[@jamesyoung5610]

Fair point, but many prefer the controller that they grew up with vs the keyboard to game

[@nathaaab]

​@@jamesyoung5610you can plug a controller in a pc 😭

[@Loxly-ti4sq]

@@jamesyoung5610 Literally all PC games that are also made for console supports controller.

[@JJawesome22]

Umm I play multiple games without the membership online. So you’re wrong there. End of the day it’s preference but your statement is factually wrong

[@TheCudder4life]

@@JJawesome22 Free games don't count.

[@pedxing]

0:35 I thought that said "banana for sale" at first so I am here to offer you $1.55. final offer.

[@yesteryearr]

😂😂😂

[@OzTalksHW]

Do you take bitcoin

[@Claugustus]

The reason your controller didn't work on nVidia is because it was still being recognized as a keyboard and mouse by the browser. You were basically just inputting the same binds as what those keys would be on a keyboard rather than inputting xinput.

[@OzTalksHW]

Helpful to know. Makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

[@Kajukota]

Oz, you scared me a bit for a second. I thought you were getting grey hair, and it made me feel quite old lol.

[@jessragan6714]

He went through a Simon Phoenix phase a couple of months ago, and the hair dye is just starting to fade.

[@DraftySatyr]

@@jessragan6714 Oz is about the least likely person I can think of who would go through a "Simon Phoenix phase"! 🤣

[@VegasD702]

How would someone else getting grey hair make YOU feel old? 😂🤔

[@Kajukota]

@VegasD702 because I've been watching his videos for about 5 years now, and I thought maybe time is catching up to us both.

[@VegasD702]

@@Kajukota 😂 aight

[@harleyn3089]

A Series S plus Raspberry Pi 5 would be a nice combo for under $300.

[@gdbroque]

You make such unique content; I’m not on a budget at all but I find myself watching all your vids and enjoying them far more than the slew of high end build content out there

[@ziglanauthiz499]

Not considering subscriptions that you will need to play online and the highest games price is a bit. If you add up those, after 5 years you probably have a 1k gaming PC...

[@OzTalksHW]

That’s very true, and leads to an interesting discussion about cash liquidity and time value. 5 years is a long time to save for something. Perhaps for some, they’d rather have a console right now and only save up 2 years for a $400 PC.

[@ziglanauthiz499]

@@OzTalksHW I agree. Although my point was that for sure and minimum you have a gaming PC. Let's also consider that it is upgradable. But the savings in games I think can get very substantial. IMO consoles will die soon with powerful computers getting smaller and smaller + the software making it very possible to have a console experience (such as SteamOS)

[@FireMrshlBill]

Subs are only if you care about those games that need it, just like games that require subs on PC. There are free online games on Xbox that doesn't need a sub to play online. Also, Xbox store sales rival Steam/GMG/etc., same with PSN. If you save up and get a SeriesX or PS5, you get used disc games plus digital sales. Its all down to preference. Someone playing WoW on a free handmedown potato for the typical 7yr console lifespan will spend more on gaming compared to someone that buys a used console and 1-2 games a year that they later resell. And plenty of people drop more $ on console too. Either can be better value depending on the person. Plus, if your friends play on one platform, another being cheaper doesn't matter if games aren't cross-play. The Series S is a neat little console, I keep one on my monitor next to my gaming PC.

[@ryanreviews8566]

this was an awesome experiment man! as an ITX pc enthusiast who loves having a system unit that can comp or high settings game but still be packed into my backpack if needed, knowing that something like this exists and its amazing potential really makes me appreciate the future of discrete setups. thank you so much again for sharing this!

[@Timothyal5]

W for the boruto manga

[@DaBigCheeso]

Glad to see the Series S getting some love. I hooked one up in the living room to be a media center device and I've been quite happy with it. I've got a Series X upstairs in my gaming setup but still find myself playing on the S quite a bit. Nice to know it works somewhat as a cloud computer as well...with some hiccups

[@FireMrshlBill]

My locations are opposite, but same result. Series X in living room gets mostly used for blu rays and by my kids for games (though they play on the Switch or their tablets more). Series S is next to my gaming PC on my 1440p monitor, and I tend to use the S more over the X. Great for quick 20 min gaming sessions here and there without kicking someone off of the TV. Quick resume is nice. Though my most used gaming devices are my PS5 and Deck lately.

[@DaBigCheeso]

@@FireMrshlBill Try setting up Game Pass streaming on the Deck. There's an app for it now in the Linux store. You'll get even more use out of it.

[@fanglespangle110]

I gave this a go a few years back. The feeling was that it COULD totally be a low level computer. Watch videos, do some writing, emails, photos etc. It coudln't, as you showed, but geez it's so close to being able to. I'm hoping this get ompletely blown open and you can stick windows or linux on them at some point. Would be a great way to reuse the hardware.

[@ChaFairchild]

I know you went into the intro with "no modifications" however, dev mode is pretty easy to enable, especially if it's right out of the box and you're not losing anything. Would love to see a redo comparison between a dev mode Series S, against your $200 PC build, especially since I saw a Series S at Sam's Club in Atlanta for $169.99. If you have to take an angle grinder to an office PC, you can try dev mode out.

[@corvusdiabolos]

I remember one media outlet did something similar to this when the Xbox One launched. It at least supported keyboard typing, but I can't recall if it would recognize a mouse (even if just in the browser). It was a lot like this video, but even less capabilities as the browser was more limited and less game streaming options. Now if you mod the Series S then you'll definitely open up some interesting possibilities. Fun anecdote, but while working at a previous job years ago I discovered the Xbox One had an official app for the remote desktop software the company used. So when working from home I could just remote in using my Xbox and easily take little gaming breaks without needing to move or change devices.

[@stevenm1832]

I bought a series s second hand for 180 cdn which is crazy good. I mostly use it for retro gaming and for the streaming services as using an elite controller you can control volume and more with the controller. I always wanted to play counter strike 2 so being able to do that with such a cheap multi functional and compact system is huge win!

[@D3THWaffles]

Great video Oz! One thing I never understood about the Xbox devs was why allow an interface to download third party apps if it’s not going to be supported lol there was nothing wrong with the simplicity of the original Xbox/360 to just be used for games/media. It didn’t need all these ridiculous bloatware apps. And I can’t think of one person in my console owning group that uses Xbox App Store aside from Netflix/other video streaming service.

[@prabhnoorsingh2415]

Man loved that intro 😂 the pc turned into xbox nd tour reaction, made the day man. Was just re watching the 500$ pc build. Now you posted this loved ittt. Need more console typa videos. Once in a blue yk. Love your content keep em up!!

[@tomvarghesejoy9334]

Let's goooo I saw boruto in there

[@amirfarzin3842]

real for boruto 😭

[@kinorai]

This is the kind of thing I love - trying to use something for something it wasn't meant to do! I love these nerdy experiments!

[@bamcorpgaming5954]

i mean you can do all that and more with your phone. most androids support keyboard/mouse/monitor these days. AND you can access local storage. AND theres compatibility layers that actually allow you to run pc games on them natively, along with geforce now.

[@csnoo2450]

Boruto manga 😍😍😍

[@Solar-Winds]

A lovely video, I respect the time put into this. Was curious about the limitations but figured it would be “Like That”. I don’t envy you, but I appreciate you.

[@miraclechild_502]

I love ur videos bro,I promise when I hear your voice it’s kinda calming and soothing and easy going just such a flow of information that’s easy to understand,please keep up the amazing work bro 💯💪🏾

[@imfrcd]

Great video Oz!

[@4carhur1more]

I remember ltt mentioning that they should just make something of an "xbox os" that is basically windows but is more gaming centered. I don't remember all the details but I agree xbox should just "be a computer" if microsoft would let the xbox team do it. I have a hard time believing it would be a complicated thing in practicality for microsoft people to set up.

[@nonnygb]

I use this from time to time using the xscreen with series S. I really wish Edge was closer in functionality to the PC variant. Allow extensions and allow me to change the mouse cursor. They're small issues but would be a huge step up.

[@tapsofosiris3110]

valorant detects all vpn's and refuses to matchmake if one is detected. You don't need a VPN to play in different regions you just need a account from that region.

[@ZirTech0]

Office pc on ebay with 16 gigs of ram and a i5 6th gen or 7th gen without storage for abt $80, 512 gig ssd for about $30 then a used rx 5700xt or rx 6600 for around $160 then a 500 watt Power supply to change in the office pc for around $40 this is around $310 with a lite version of windows 11 which bypasses requirements will be much better, okay its like $80 more expensive but much better than a console + no subscription to play online + every game is supported. I recommend to do this than buying a console. Takes some effort to change parts but its worth the 30 mins or 45 mins + ITS EVEN BETTER THAN A CONSOLE IN PERFORMANCE HAHA!

[@DogginsFroggins]

Yeah just get used parts that might explode or be used in bitcoin mining, get an office PC, have a good local market, don't get scammed and hope everything fits, do a ton of research, deal with Windows 11 and you can maybe get a good experience that comes with no warranty versus a slightly less powerful all in one box that will give you zero issues and play games just fine... really now.

[@JesusChrist-xr4wi]

I’d rather buy an Xbox, plug it in and spend the time it would take to do all that geek PC shit feeling the touch of a woman

[@ZirTech0]

@@DogginsFroggins That never happened to me + I dont live in the USA im in germany and bitcoin miners mostly take more care of their gpu than gamers

[@ZirTech0]

@@JesusChrist-xr4wi Good luck spending a monthly/yearly fee to just play online and have more expensive games 🤣

[@lzgrfx08]

It’s crazy to see this, I bought a series s since release and been gaming up until two months ago I built my first and I can saw pc is more fun and can be used for so many applications

[@Averagedude-mi3fl]

I will say I play my Xbox series s more than my gaming pc. But I work in IT as well and am on a computer constantly. So it is nice to use an easy chair and fire up the Xbox on a bigger screen and using a sound bar.

[@Miguel-fm8xh]

They should add or sell an option to dual boot Windows on the Xbox and they will win every console war.

[@toonpik7]

They wouldn't do that because having to buy games directly from Microsoft is the reason they can sell the console below cost. Not only that, but the games would run worse because the xbox OS is made to run light on the hardware and games can be optimized specifically for it.

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

Good video! Only thing I wanted to comment on was the bass pops I was getting through headphones at the end. Maybe I’m just sensitive to it or it’s my headphones but, I didn’t notice it at any other part of the video.

[@mkunzburner-pw4nw]

The biggest bummer is there is so much potential here. Why limit the browser to 1gb of ram before hard crashing? Why limit local file access? The game xbox frog jump gets around the first when clicking in the left stick. Really wish xbox would give this access.

[@JoniBrigz19]

Might pick up a Series S in the future but wait... Is that Boys Over Flowers at 1:37?

[@haddasSMD]

4:12 i have that screen! 1440p 144hz BEAST!. Love it had it so long i cant bare to part with it yet

[@marcakko2010]

Good idea tbh i think Microsoft have missed a trick as if they could make the series x and s have a desktop mode there console console have more use and sell even more units though they would definitely need to be able to plug in external usb harddrives and be able to save docs ect to that

[@mapage2]

I bought mine for $130 off FB marketplace. Probably my most clutch pick up. I could flip it for $100 more when I’m done with it.

[@alexisjavier84]

Cant beat it for the price, you can get em for as low as 150, i got one for just 100 because the outer case was beat up but works normally!

[@williamchen8423]

Dude love your voice so much, so calm 🎉

[@benardmensah7688]

I bet usb camera and local storage would work in dev mode.

[@ytmB4HyU4kUq]

The craziest part is that it uses a type of windows OS if I'm not mistaken. It's a custom version of windows used for the xbox series consoles. It'd be cool if someone could somehow get regular windows to work, but that would obviously take too much work.

[@hazel-vf7on]

Yeah, Xbox uses Windows 10 in the same way that Android uses Linux (I think?) and it's advertised as "Windows 10 on Xbox One." Even then, they forbid you from really installing Windows natively, which makes it not really worth the money in my opinion

[@BossOfAllTrades]

@@hazel-vf7onfor most gamers that’s fine and it prevents hackers on online games but it would be cool ngl

[@amateurpro-y7k]

bro knows and uses matlab, respect

[@mraltoid19]

5500XT sounds about right for the GPU, save for the lack of Raytracing...maybe the upcoming RX-7400XT will have 5500XT performance with RT...a better comparison to the GPU on the Series-S. Maybe the 890m is more comparable right now?

[@easiers]

I wish more games supported keyboard and mouse on the Xbox, The Finals used to have keyboard and mouse but then removed it after it being unintentional and with most games the cursor feels not as responsive as it would a normal PC which makes FFXIV feel pretty weird to play

[@ZackSNetwork]

Oz what’s up with the Xbox Series S review in late 2024 man? Anyone that wanted one would have one by know. It’s definitely a good machine for a kid as my nephew has one and loves it.

[@pedgarage]

I have being saying this for at least one year, Microsoft should release a gaming pc with Microsoft and the Xbox operative system. My perfect solution is something with the new Amd APU, the Ryzen 9 hx370 with the integrated GPU, the 880m, it can perform almost like a modern console and then if you want something more you can connect an external GPU. In this way you could have a cheaper solution, like the Serie S, and a most expensive and performing one, like the Series X, both capable of productivity and optimized for gaming with the dedicated OS. Xbox and Playstation never earned nothing from hardware, but with a machine like this they could expand their market and earn from the software licenses and from the profits of the game studios they own

[@ilpastor]

The only one that has presented all the pros and cons!

[@DangersVoice]

Now you need to do a comparison to this video with using the Developer Mode

[@MrSamadolfo]

🙂 sure get one of each console, the physical discs that dont need internet are the ones that you want to stock up on. In Latin America the most practical affordable console is still the PS2 and I think will always be.

[@JamesDinis-s2k]

You can have access to your downloads on edge it’s just you have to go to your downloads list every single time

[@pdraggy]

something they never tell you about laptops is once the battery dies (and yes, it even degrades little by little when plugged in) your laptop will... be difficult to function even as a desktop. Your alternative is either JUST unplug your battery or replace the battery altogether. But as in my case, sometimes you can't do that. at least I hadn't figured out how to as one of the screws is stripped so I can't move it thus the whole thing is a giant paperweight. Yes, I'm typing on it now... but that's cuz after 4.5 years it decides to cooperate every once in a while, like 3x a day, but it'll still turns off randomly. Anyway if you want a desktop PC, best you GET a desktop PC not use a laptop as a desktop alternative. Also getting a Chromebook for long-term use is a whole other fish. They'll totally brick your device remotely at some date AFAIK- they aren't meant for long term use.

[@fasih_rehman]

I have been using a keyboard and mouse since I realised games supported it, Cyberpunk and COD etc. I have not interest in running it a full PC. Just gaming and media.

[@Enlightened91]

This is why i love android it's so open and I'm already running windows and pc games on it natively using winlator and since it's Samsung i plug it in to either tv or monitor and it has a desktop mode

[@rasluffi]

Idk about difficulties changing the background, i use the browser solely to find wallpapers and just set them as background with the select button. On my series x

[@ProffyChaos]

Great video. Firm but fair and I have to say that typing thing where you need to press b would drive me nuts too.

[@dionelr]

I appreciate how you show all available options, even if they are not for you. I'll always be a PC person, but I do recognize that an Xbox is a viable solution for some people.

[@BasicPixell]

I think microsoft should make a Desktop Mode for their Xbox consoles this would add so much functionality. They wouldnt allow you to download exe files or anything so no steam or epic but just a more functional Desktop Environment that works well with keyboard and mouse. Kinda like how S mode is in Windows 11 where you can only download apps through MS Store

[@snorkelthump]

Great video, and maybe with some work MS could turn this little powerhouse into a competent PC replacement. My only issue with the video was Geforce now issue, where free users are kicked after an hour . This is a Geforce now thing and not related to the series S

[@shib5267]

You should try linux on a ps4 next, a lot of challenges and frustration, but on the other hand, you have a full desktop operating system

[@aceylaboy9773]

Can’t play a lot of popular MMO on console, I had the choice of buying two consoles or upgrading my pc with new parts to get better performance out of the games I like.. I can legit run shit at 60fps not the best settings… but I can play what I like 💪

[@lionellerichee]

I think the future of Xbox will lean a lot further into Windows. Phil Spencer has already spoken about wanting Steam and other stores on Xbox, and I hear the Windows team is trying to better optimize the experience on Windows handhelds. I own a Steam Deck though, and it's relatively more capable than the Xbox is. Highly recommend, especially during Steam seasonal sales.

[@killer_god-to7qo]

I tried it and got parsec working from the browser to 👍🏽

[@barcelona2170]

I love my series S. I use it in place of my PC for game such as Fifa and PGA Tour. They seem to just run better. But it is also my Bedroom streaming device. I have a PC for my living room connected to both my TV and a hidden monitor when a friend comes over. Series S is going to go down as my favorite console. The most powerful? No. Best value, yes.

[@lumaseed6490]

We finally got Perfected Super Saiyan Oz

[@higgsbosonfan]

I wouldn't mind switching, but the forced v-sync and 125hz polling rate is just too much. I'd honestly take 60fps kbm on PC than 120fps kbm on console. It seems like such a waste though, wish they actually tried with the kbm support on console

[@timelyenigma]

It'd be awesome if the Xbox Developer Mode was built in by default and worked like desktop mode on the Steam Deck has.

[@tonycollazorappo]

Still going to use the gaming PC I just got to replace my Xbox Series X, a month ago 👍🏻

[@nobody4479]

thats crazy, i just bought one and plan to buy two more and I open my laptop to see this video

[@jimmynidas]

I love the Boys Over Flowers call out! Lol

[@wertywerrtyson5529]

Back in the day console and PC had completely different games. From when I started gaming in the 90s to at least 2015 or so it was completely different games. These days you can find most console games on PC but look at the PS1 and PS2 era and you wouldn’t get the big console games on PC or the big PC games on console. Now it’s all pretty much the same. But we never used to have any discussion PC or console because the games on say a PS1 or PS2 would be completely different than PC and both were good in their own way.

[@dennismikha7541]

Modern PS and Xbox consoles technically are pure computers with a handicapped operating system

[@mistermateov]

I own a Mac Laptop. Knowing that my xbox series s is capable of this plus playing great games is extremely budget friendly and to find that a PC is not necessary to get a good experience.

[@mustang.]

Video just for content.. An android box or Google tv can do most of these things better. ( browsing/ editing/ apps support/) gaming via one of the streaming apps of the Android games aren't enough. Can even do video calls ( some web cams supported)

[@Budgetiers]

Man I remember using consoles as a kid lol. It just seems like there is no reason to pick it over a PC setup as an adult; I need one machine to do way too many things.

[@RohanSlazar]

I know this might be a bit of topic but where did you got the desk at the beginning of the video?

[@Toma-621]

I got my Series S for $150 and it's been a blast. Though I have paid a bit more for it mentally because every time someone discovers I have a Series S they berate me and say that I'm the reason games run terribly now (I supported a cheap, affordable entry into the console market) 😅 Though I would never use this thing as a PC

[@MatthewLabarbera]

In Australia these can be had on marketplace for $250.... you know what $250 gets in you in the PC gaming market here? A case and a corsair power supply...

[@MrReaxxionAction]

in Bulgaria the SS costs 300-350 euros

[@DogginsFroggins]

LMAO same, South Africa here and everything is so expensive.

[@fabiosoares7660]

I use my Xbox Series S to watch movies on edge with dns adguard adblocker, is very good!

[@IpfxTwin]

The day the hypervisor is cracked is when it becomes a PC. That day is an inevitability.

[@DraftySatyr]

But Oz, if Microsoft made the necessary changes to the Series S to make it a viable alternative as a desktop PC replacement, then they might limit their potential for sales of the Surface series of laptops and tablets. Gotta stay in that swim-lane!

[@youngjustin82]

Get a microsoft developer license 20$ lets you access the storage and do all kinds of cool stuff like emulators and allowing space on the drive for just what you want