Is the Xbox Series S Worth it in 2023?

[@sunnywagle8995]

Series S is a great console for someone like me. I was a PC gamer in the 360/PS3 era. But then life happened and I couldn’t follow anything that came up last gen. Only games I played in last 10 years were GTA V and MGS5 Phantom Pain. So, Gamepass has a LOT to keep me busy for at least an year. Great great Value!!

[@rileyhance318]

gamepass isnt as great as it seems up front when you consider you can buy game keys for next to nothing from resellers like g2a and actually get to own the games your spending money on. the outrageous pricing for proprietary storage, games, and online is enough to keep me on pc

[@sunnywagle8995]

@@rileyhance318 I come from a country where it’s hard to find 3rd party retailers selling legal copies of digital games. Consoles are still a luxury here. On the flip side, it’s the play station that doesn’t let you purchase digital games from anywhere else other than PS Store. Atleast Microsoft allows that. PC is more powerful and versatile platform any given day. But the higher entry point, constant upgrade race, tedious and time consuming troubleshooting, micro stutters and lack of optimisation for PC from the developers side has lately kept me away from it. For the price of Series S, you don’t even get a good everyday productivity laptop let alone gaming. In that context Series S is a better value for anyone on a tight budget. Try features like Quick Resume on an Xbox console and you’ll realise the “plug and play convenience” on a Console is heavily underrated.

[@dielog2211]

​@@rileyhance318??

[@rileyhance318]

@@dielog2211 ??

[@dielog2211]

@@rileyhance318 i use g2a and I don't understand your point is. the thing is g2a have discount but still pricy and storage hunger still... I don't understand your point against the console which has gamepass and plays plenty of games . I'm not mad but just need more insight and understand the other pov.

[@TheTechUnravel]

The Series S is my first true Xbox console. It’s not really my first choice of playing games but it’s great as a side console for me. Still can’t get over how small this is

[@mohammadgulammohiuddin9771]

Same

[@SOCyak]

I’ve had the original Xbox, an old Xbox 360, and a switch. The series S is perfect for me and is mad dope imo

[@TJaeSpeaks]

PS5 & Series S First Xbox console that gives me access to 4 generations of Xbox with gamepass. Too good to pass up especially for the refurbished price of £150

[@TheTechUnravel]

@@TJaeSpeaks Exactly

[@SOCyak]

@@TJaeSpeaks A ps5 isn’t backwards capable up to 4 generations. A ps5 is only capable to one generation. An Xbox series S and X is capable from next gen games all the way to original Xbox games.

[@willowisvos2470]

News just in Starfield runs at 1440p 30fps on series s with only 1-2fps drops in the heaviest area in the game. This is seriously impressive for the series s

[@jjayala]

Runs great on my s as well

[@Platinum199]

What about 1080p?

[@ShonnDaylee]

@@Platinum199 The game is locked at 30FPS on console. So, the difference will be minimal.

[@MatthewMopo]

This comment convinced me to purchase an S! Now to wait for Black Friday

[@Miag_vip]

News in. Starfield is one of the worst games released recently.

[@xamislimelight8965]

I just got a Series S 2 days ago. I love it, the only concern I have is how hot it gets. I'm willing to chalk that up to the games I play though. Open world/sandbox survival games are kinda demanding sometimes. But if the Series S makes Ark run without crashing (unlike my PS4 Pro) then it's A-OK in my book. Graphic snobs will always be dissatisfied, so their opinions are irrelevant. Know whats not irrelevant though? Saving 200 bucks.

[@mrshameles8148]

Keep it in sleeping position it won't heat up

[@allenfbarry]

​@@mrshameles8148yes, this is exactly what I do.

[@Golden1Razor]

Ive had it since launch and I use it everyday while leaving it turned on most of the time and it never throttled or got hot

[@staticbuilds7613]

I got mine this Christmas and yes, it does get hot compared to previous ones. It's still cold however when compared to my PC. I think technology s a whole has gotten hotter but as long as you give it good air flow and it cools ok with no performance drop, you are good. Just keep the are around the fans clear and dust free

[@misshavisham1287]

this is my first xbox. My previous game system was Nintendo back in 1989. You read that right. This system is amazing. I waited for years to throw down the money for a gaming system. Still, It's weird to wait hours for a game to download and i dont like that the console gets hot, but the games are amazing. Kids today are so spoiled!

[@m1k3_flo]

Dang I was born in 88, parents fought over who played original Mario bros after we went to bed lol

[@m1k3_flo]

Dang I was born in 88, parents fought over who played original Mario bros after we went to bed lol

[@garymoon6230]

It's a lot better than people say or think,SSD size is small but the 1tb version is coming soon,either way it's a good buy if your happy with digital content.

[@JohnEastmanExAttyAtLaw]

1TB is nothing anymore.

[@keshlinnaicker]

is there a release date?

[@garymoon6230]

@@keshlinnaicker 1st of September 2023

[@HumbledCookie]

Can’t you just buy the Xbox series S carbon black 2:30

[@garymoon6230]

@@HumbledCookie yes,you can just buy the black 1tb series s but not until September the first which isn't long to wait now.

[@ceoofkpop]

I enjoy the Series S, I had a PS4 before it and I wanted to try next gen but didn’t have a lot of money so I got the Series S. However now, I want to get a PS5 because they have the games, the PS5 will probably be my main console moving forward and I’ll use the Series S for gamepass

[@compareFirepower]

Don’t abuse your parents like that 😅

[@LurnWell]

Never thought of it that way. The Series S slows down game development progress for developers as you can see with Baldur's gate 3, but it's purpose could be exactly what you plan to use it for.

[@ceoofkpop]

@@compareFirepower I use my own money man I’m an adult 😭

[@Pirategod23]

Xbox sucks for games

[@LurnWell]

@@Pirategod23 Impossible. Without Xbox live, there would be no PSN.

[@loonitac]

Only real con is the storage issue but not really an issue if you have external drive. Just transfer back and forth.

[@invalidsin5665]

I got one for Prime Day, open box with a three game bundle, along with the additional 20% off, it came out to $180. My son's playing Minecraft on it as I write this. If you're on a budget, it's completely worth it.

[@Rmon_34]

Wtf that’s a good deal, I would of purchase it if I had knew about jt

[@andrewricci8710]

​@Rmon_34 they are all over used at that price.

[@solace4114]

180 usd

[@jorgepalminha1167]

@@andrewricci8710 Literally got a series S brand new with 2 controllers and 3 months of game pass ultimate for 199€

[@garymoon6230]

I see what you say about limitations as games grow but you've got to be realistic and it comes down to cost for more powerful hardware,only the hardcore gamers will buy the more expensive consoles,The psvr 2 won't sell very well with the cost of it,a ps5 pro or series x elite could cost 700 easy,it's not a great idea,if you want the best possible gaming experience then it's a high end pc and pay the price,for most people consoles have to be affordable and high end consoles won't sell as well at high prices.

[@uhklixzy]

Thanks for the review! Buying tomorrow to play all the old cods 😂

[@splackk]

That’s why I’m buying one too!! 😂

[@blockboi_capi]

Legit got one for that 😂😂😂

[@invalidsin5665]

COME TO THE DARK SIDE....

[@crimenewsceo]

I feel left out, who's gonna buy for me😢

[@XXsupervisor]

To your claim about LG C1 owners looking elsewhere- I have that TV and games rendered in 1080p or even 900p still look fantastic from couch distance. Also, that TV has VRR which makes lower frame rates a better experience than a locked 60hz TV. Cheers

[@mikesoriano946]

I'm really hoping to buy Xbox series S this coming Christmas. I really love this console, I think it's so underrated because of the PlayStation hype.

[@Pichuscute]

With the insane size and cost of the PS5, I doubt I'll ever be interested in getting one, even if it does end up keeping the Final Fantasy games exclusive (which does kind of suck, since I love FF). Series S seems like by far the best option for next-gen games if/when there becomes a lot of them. My only problem with it is that no current disc drive ability at all means that I can't take advantage of used game prices, which is a shame. That's a lot of money wasted on digital-only games that may be $50-60 cheaper used (unless we get some very nice sales). I guess there is game pass instead, but eh.

[@interistaa21]

Worst thing about the PS5 for me is Sony’s greed. And ultimately it was what made me decide against buying a PS5 and going back to Xbox. 80$ a year just to be able to play online is an absolute joke. On Xbox it costs me half that, and you even get to play way more and better free games. I don’t play many games, but I do play a lot online and the yearly subscriptions do add up.

[@towerdragon4487]

Just picked up the Series s I already have a PS5 and so far im very happy with the series S so far

[@seacrezt]

As a playstation gamer i bought a series s mainly for exclusives like Halo, Hi Fi Rush, Forza and Starfield. So far i really like it and its cheap so big win.

[@dommitchell4319]

As a PC gamer, having a Series S is really nice. Being able to play a game on game pass on my PC, then boot it up on my Series S and continue with the same save file is great, instead of either lugging my pc to my tv or running a long HDMI.

[@MortivationNation]

As a PS5 player I bought the S for Flight Sim, and its been fantastic. Now with Starfield next month its well worth the price tag.

[@alexiiuuu10]

Do you think the series s is worth it for Starfield? I’m a ps5 gamer and I’m thinking on getting the series s just for starfield

[@MortivationNation]

@@alexiiuuu10 I think so yeah, starfield will be a great game and it’s always good to have an Xbox that will be able to play it.

[@Jp-qq9ny]

Getting one for starfield as well and halo looks great

[@romanromanchuk7718]

@@MortivationNationstarfield is shit

[@NSGLV4]

I'm glad you already got the heads up about the black upgraded version of Series S! 😊😊😊👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@Averagedude-mi3fl]

I have the series s. Used to have an original Xbox which was cool, and later an Xbox one which I later traded on a ps4. But that said the series s is a great little console. Got it during the shortages when it was about the only next gen console you could get. Wouldn’t mind a series x, but may go for ps5 later in the year.

[@demonNthesn0w]

The ps5 is nice. I just picked up the series s

[@dudemoto]

Just bought the xbox series s with 1TB of storage for $340 on amazon 😊

[@depressedodst2610]

I still recommend watching the vid but for people who don't wanna watch the whole vid . The Xbox series s is a game pass power house it's not as powerful as the series x and you won't have 4k and ray tracing is limited to some games. But you will be able to play all the same games. I highly recommend if you're wanting to jump to the next generation of Xbox or if you're a playstation fan wanting to try the waters of what Xbox has the series s with (game pass optional) is a great first step into this generation. Bonus you can practically take it anywhere it is smaller than a laptop length wise depending on what kind you have

[@glasspretender]

PS5 is my main choice for gaming, but I just purchased the black series S ! Gonna use it as a travel size halo machine lol

[@homiej8163]

Literally what I use with mine 😂 I got the XScreen with it. It’s basically a gaming laptopnow

[@chosen729]

I liked the series s, till I saw 900p in new AAA games. It’s just way too blurry for me. After I got used to 1440p and 4K I can’t even go back to 1080p.

[@thomascobb5514]

I got my hands on one locally in my area for $70 it was only used a few times according to the seller I got it from and I can confirm this because I put new thermal paste on it because I never liked the thermal paste that comes on the console from the factory & it was super clean inside. even if I buy the memory expansion I will be a good bit under msrp.

[@jokarpo6723]

Dude I bought one of these like 2years ago great console small, powerful, great graphics, can play multiple games at once, I think it handles 120 fps I loved it. Sold it to help pay for a ps5 no regrets I’m only here looking at this video because I’m about to get another one since starfield is t on PlayStation. Can’t wait to get one for like 150 bucks you can’t beat that price idc who u r

[@lazyman1270]

You love it but sold it yeah you didn't really like it playstation gang 😂

[@jokarpo6723]

@@lazyman1270 lol I mean between that and ps5 it’s no contest plus the battery control is fucked like you’d think they fix that by now ya no

[@25psr]

​@@jokarpo6723it's not messed up I have one and there's no problem..

[@MrMrbobo46]

series S is really amazing. i bought mine for 200 euros from ebay from a guy who used it only a couple of times. the small sise is really amazing. you can pack it up and bring everywhere and no matter how little space you have it fits everywhere and weighs absolutly nothing. paired up with game pass you basicly have unlimited games in amazing quality and almost no load times. i switched from xbox one to series S and it cut my load times from 1-2 minutes to 20-30 seconds on civ 6. only problem was after intense use it good too hot but an external 30 euro cooling fan off amazon fixed the problem instantly. the console is amazing for people who already build a big online library and or pair it with gamepass. downside low storage so you have to delete alot or buy an ssd. no cd intake so you cant buy and use hard copies and sometimes digital game costs 60 dollars but only 20 dollars used on ebay.

[@TheRudeboy102485]

I just bought the same version and i was able to use my credits I was awarded for reaching a company milestone. So in my book I'm getting this console for free. And the console was very much needed as I had to replace my Xbox One S HDD with an SSD last weekend because it had failed. Thanks for the video. Subscribed and liked.

[@deetsitmeisterjd]

I'm thinking about buying a Series S as a tertiary console. I main PS5, Switch for exclusives and a mid tier laptop for stuff like Factorio, Oxygen Not Included and CRPG's. Are these games: Lamplighters league State of Decay 2 Sunset Overdrive Everwild TBA Ori 1/2 Valheim Starfield Rare replay The Gunk Gears Tactics Sea of Thieves Any potential good future Arkane games (aka Dishonored 3 or something) Potentially, the Indiana Jones game Redfall...I know it's bad, but I love Arkane and just to say I've played it. Worth buying one for? These are in order of interest with anything under Starfield mainly for just trying. Starfield also isn't my most anticipated game this year but I do like to give most big releases 20-40 hours if possible just because. (I would never buy a game here, so it's going to be entirely Gamepass based and I believe all or most of these are on that. (I REALLY want to play Lamplighters League, State of Decay 2 and Sunset Overdrive, my laptop isn't suitable for those) I have the Expendable money to buy one, I don't feel like it's worth it to buy a Series X though if it's not a main console (even though I don't get a bit picky when it comes to resolution and FPS, the main downsides to the Series S) and I could care less about the new Series S because I just don't install that much, plus I want the white console to go with PS5 and OLED Switch) Any suggestions would be much appreciated 👍

[@valismind]

this one's a little different, until some new phones hit the market I've been trying to fill out the empty space with things I find interesting, the Ally video did well! And I appreciate the support from all of you

[@farz1as]

hey man im on the lookout for a new gaming console for my younger brother and it will be his first ever gaming console. is the xbox series a s a good fit that would last for another 4 years atleast while also being able to run games like fortnite, apex and cod, and will it be a good fit for him considering he is 13 and only plans to game to chill and have fun with friends but wants to do it comfortably with no lag, Is the Xbox series s a good fit for all that/

[@jayart8751]

I just got the Xbox series S yesterday on Black Friday for 249 and I'm just a casual gamer and I love it, it came with 3 months of game pass so im enjoying that

[@Rraven4]

I'm a casual gamer and would love to get an XBOX series S. 2024 goal. Thank you for a great video. ❤

[@Srstrix]

There are pros and cons Pros: You can play any current gen game with decent graphics. It as a SSD Wich makes everything faster It doesn't consume as much power Its small It can play games you to 1440p Can reach 120fps. Cons: Really small storage space, if you have warzone and cyberpunk installed you're left with 30gb space lol Although the quality is decent the console isn't actually capable of running game on native 1440p, it will always be a upscaling that it's not quite the same If you're thinking about buying one I advice you to buy the new series s that just came out that as 1tb storage, it's a bit more expensive but worth it. In the end it's a great console capable of running even phantom liberty with good looking graphics, to me it's not worth it buying a series x, I'll just stick with my series s and use the PC to run l game on higher res.

[@boutstaxx]

Exactly I had a X and sold to a friend and bought a S for cheap wasnt that huge of a difference in graphics to justify the price of a X and I was running on a 55 LG C1 Oled

[@rla9889]

I actually used the Series S as a PC for a little while before I got a laptop. Handy little device.

[@vaulthuntershawn260]

I got a used Xbox Series S a few months ago for $97.81 (had some games to trade in) Didn't regret buying it.

[@boutstaxx]

why would u thats a great deal any very capable and can always resell the s and get your money back

[@wes8075]

Sitting it next to my ps5 allowed me to realize what a powerhouse it is for a tiny little thing.

[@souptime22]

It could be better, but I like how you can just put it in a backpack and take it wherever, it can fit anywhere too.

[@JackKennard]

The only reason I want to upgrade from my xbox one s is so I can play the new games on gamepass such as starfield and forza motorsport

[@panda00didi]

I’m considering buying this to play starfield and other future exclusives, would that be a good idea?

[@gv2212]

No

[@danielbradshaw1724]

I like the series s its a great little console for the price but The series s isnt great for running games to be honest i prefer the series x so i can play upcoming games at 60fps

[@fardel8021]

i mean starfield is 30 on both lol

[@meezuswalks9578]

*My pc is currently in repair , so the series s has been fantastic!* Totally worth it for the price

[@tanakaben7817]

I work on cruiselines and this is perfect for my travel up and down very portable.

[@SportsDude2025]

I have the 1tb Xbox series S and I also bought extra storage so mine is actually 2tb. Love my series S!

[@amaranth6174]

This is very clean and informative… subscribed! ❤

[@vR4C]

I already have a ps5, but I go out a lot and sometimes we stay somewhere for really long and its hard taking my ps5 with me, so I thought I could get the series S so when I go out maybe, I can actually take it with me without struggling. Any owners here think its a good idea?

[@depressedodst2610]

As a owner of both x and s I highly recommend if you are going to be taking it with you anywhere it is a amazing choice as depending what kind of laptop you have the Xbox series s can be smaller length wise and as a whole it's a great choice to jump into the Xbox environment if you want to read my comment on this vid I gave a better example of my recommendation

[@patrickmurphy9470]

Get it for classic CODs on game pass.

[@mathewnorrad9259]

I’m a PlayStation guy. But with the news that Bethesda games like Starfield, Skyrim and fallout will only be supported by Xbox and PC. Do I buy a series a now (since I have the money now) and wait for the games or just wait completely. Maybe wait for the black Xbox series X?

[@easiers]

I would say it's a good look for the future of the series s since gta 6 will be coming to the series s and thats coming in 2 years

[@cobyjim]

Starfield is a weird one tbh. They decided to keep the game at a locked 30 fps cuz they think it suits the game style. The x at 4k Res and the series s an impressive 1440p. I think that's mighty impressive for the s. Even if it's a dynamic 1440p. It's all down to how much of a resolution snob someone is. If they can handle 1080p on most games instead of 4k then the s is great. Insane value too. I think it'll stick about and it already has a good fan base. Like people routing for the underdog due to its lack of power and size.

[@darkmaster539]

It's not the game style, it's the bottleneck. From what we have seen the CPU is the bottleneck and if so that doesn't get better by lowering the resolution anyway.

[@mathdaboi]

Fallout 4 ran at 30 fps on xbox one and I never cared. Unless it dips or has huge variation, the framerate isn't an issue at all for me. I judge gameplay first

[@nathanfranck5822]

Bethesda is crap at optimization, they instead focus on packing in features and marketing. Game feel and performance are not on their agenda. Not something I'd blame current gen hardware for. Supposedly Cod warzone 2 can run 120hz on a series s, with 100s of players... I don't think Bethesda has much of an excuse besides sketchy management and mid code quality.

[@yomamasohot6411]

Lol it's not because of the game style. Otherwise, there would be a fps limit on pc as well. Just how naive are you?

[@ulfricstormcloak7142]

I'm sure it's not because of they think it suits the game style. Just optimization. But agreed if someone don't care more than 1080p or 30 FPS it's really good already

[@demiurgehigh5328]

Thought I was the only One that only bought physical games for switch digital for PlayStation and series s 🔥

[@wizze526]

Cant lie more than 95 percent of gamers spend 50k a year minimum on gaming and 95 percent or all gamers have soooo ultra good setups and they have ultra good skill which is so dope

[@PSiege00]

That’s not true at all😂😂 where do you get your numbers from ? Doodle

[@PatrickBennett-d6z]

opinion needed. I do not have a 4k tv, its 1080p. is there a MAJOR graphic difference between series x and series s? And are any of the consoles going away like are they gonna stop making games for them

[@johnnyb13]

If you do have a 4K TV then the S will be fine. However, if you do plan to get a 4K TV within a year then I wouldn't get the console. The Series S is rated to go up to 1440p (2K), but the Series X can go up to 2160p (4K). Also the Series X has a disc drive and 1TB of storage rather than the 512GB in the Series S. Microsoft isn't going to stop making games for the Series S, but it does handicap developers who are having many issues developing for it. Keep in mind that the console potential is to hit 1440p at 60 fps (although it go to 120) with ray tracing. Alot of games are only hitting 1080p at 30fps without ray tracing on the Series S.

[@yomamasohot6411]

Depends on whether you are a casual who doesn't give a lot of attention on screen. If that's the case, Series S is fine. Otherwise don't.

[@Kevinrock98]

Its a great console i prefer it over the series x

[@zdenogabor5280]

I have series x and ps5 and gaming pc and in past i had xbox series S co i can really tell ITS VERY GOOD CONSOLE! good performance. If you are,, gamer,, some hours per week series S IS best buy... Or if you travel best choice

[@groslait7814]

100$ or €, for second hands, owning one isnt an issue

[@11111iiiiiii]

If your playing competitive fps games and are coming from old gen highly recommended played pubg on ps4 horrible got a Xbox series s smoothest I’ve ever played 😎

[@keithheck4193]

My S series has a disc drive and 1 terabyte storage. I wanted the disc drive because I still have 360 games. I do use the seagate external storage device.

[@mikewhocheeseharry5292]

So I only want to get one game and it’s Mortal Kombat. My barely used Xbox One X was purchased during COVID and it just been sitting there.

[@gamingedition5165]

People need to set expectations right gpu is 1/3 of the performance of series x the series s is only upto 1440p if it can handle it game by game basis a lot of games will upscale if required from 720p/1080p to achieve 60fps this isn’t for high end graphics it’s budget system to enable people to play newer games not available on last gen hardware. If you want better visuals this is not the system for you if you just want to play the same games as everyone else regardless of visuals then it’s fine.

[@5u54]

2 years ago I got the series s because the series X and ps5 had a shortage. I love my series s but ready to upgrade.

[@raffymytaffy]

Damn I bought mine on the fb market for 135$ lol came with cod 2 and red dead 2 free fully game, but I already own all the PlayStations, idk why I got it but it’s because it was a killer deal.

[@EasyHeat]

As far as console online multiplayer? I've been a Gen-X Microsoft Xbox boi since like '99-2000?! I also have a legit hardware K/D ratio with the freakin' 40% failure rate 360 that exceeds... 7 F'n consoles!!! ISYN! I once legit "towel tricked" a RROD Elite 360 successfully like freakin' 9 times before it finally smoldered & folded, and I'm still amazed to this day how TF I didn't start a fire doing that crazy $h1t!!! However, a couple of Christmas' ago? I got (my now 10 yr old) son a PS4 Pro with absolutely ALL the OCD bells & whistles... PSVR/Aim/Move/HOTAS/Racing wheel controllers. The full freakin' experience as it were? I've also done the DIY SSD internal storage mod to it, and all I can say after doing so is? Daymn! That easy enough tweak? Significantly gave that old console some extra mortality IMO, although? It still always sounds like a freakin' loud AF jet engine when it's thermals are get throttled. Which now leads me to considering getting my son a Series S this Christmas w/ an optimally compatible QHD 1440p 120hz IPS 27" gaming monitor? Especially seeing as he's increasingly peaking an interest in more competitive online titles i.e. Fortnight PUBG COD/Warzone Halo Back 4 Blood ect.... IDK? Am I wrong? Because I think that setup would potentially blow his coconut! Ha! Enough even if I perhaps skimped out just a bit, and set him up with a 24" 144hz 1080p monitor? Either way?! He's definitely bound to poop his pants X-mas morning IMO. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ LMAO!

[@waldonatorgr984]

Good for casual gamers who don't care for 120fps and 1440p and a few games. Recently upgraded to the X and I have no regrets. Can't go back to the S.

[@AbeBabe672]

What monitor do you use?

[@64thKomapatient]

Im thinking about getting an S just for Starfield since my Pc won't run it well, the price is pretty good but dang.....still can't decide after this video.

[@0okcin605]

Upgrade ur pc with that money

[@thelinx5988]

What’s the best monitor u suggest for mw3?

[@tomwyer9314]

So how will it work when I switch to this console from a Xbox one s, will all my current games be stored in my Xbox?

[@akarhelig5008]

bought this today, it blew my mind!!

[@Lifewithsiddhartha]

I wish If they could provide a cheaper game pass for series s and cheaper versions of games for this console.

[@Zbeast5972]

I mainly use the PS5, I want the S because I lowkey wanna feel the praised controller and I also wanna play Hi-Fi Rush, soo you guys think it’s a good buy?

[@LeaoK2]

You gotta love it when your fiance says "Babe you wanna play!?"

[@jeysmoothies]

The new Black Series S is going to be best with the higher storage. I have the Series X but I might get the S for my vacation home.

[@RARA-RA]

What screen do you use?

[@BOSSMAN1283]

I want to buy one however I don’t want to loose my progress in ps4

[@Andy-Cortina]

i got one for just 150$ with a controller and a charging station!

[@charleskapty8433]

where’d u get it for 299.99 i got a renewed on amazon for 279.99 on prime day😊

[@gamerush9436]

is it worth getting a xbox s series and now i have a ps4 is it worth it?

[@Justreee]

Can this be good for me!? I just want to play fifa and just some few games to keep me excited. Am not a huge gamer but just fifa fan

[@JimmyBeamerBear]

Not a single one of those games was exclusive. But jokes aside lived the video ☺️😍 I simply can’t miss Starfield. Or Baldur’s Gate 3

[@jigglynorris2559]

Great review. I've owned the PS5 since Feb 2021 and the Series S since Jan 2022. Both experiences have been overall very positive. I will say this though, the Series S really surprised me still to this day. I knew what I was getting with the PS5. Considering the significantly lower price point with the Series S, it packs an insane punch. One thing I disagree with in your video is the longevity of the console. The X and PS5 are both just beginning to have their hardware properly utilized for current gen game development and while yeah the most recent AAA titles won't run tip top on the Series S it still can run them perfectly fine albeit comprises made. Also, the console has an ENORMOUS catalogue of games that run like butter on the console. And it runs them wayyyyy better than the previous gen could ever do.

[@valismind]

I agree with you, but with an asterisk * - we're at a weird point in gaming where things are becoming more demanding, but there's also software/ hardware out there to help, like DLSS, FSR, etc. And engines, like Unreal 5 being able to use photogrammetry and work with polygons smarter than more commonly used engines to this day freeing up some of the load on the hardware. That being said though, it's not very often we see this taken into effect, and with something like Star Field, I am genuinely curious as to how this game is going to play. We know that the "4K" resolution from starfield on the Series X is being upscaled from 1296p. So it's not native by any means. This is quite concerning as we're just about to hit 3 years into the consoles life cycle, or the "half-way" point, and instead of seeing titles better utilize the hardware, we're seeing Bethesda (a first party dev) struggling to make this game perform at a 30FPS cap. Obviously this is a one-off, but this is "The Xbox Game" to date. And yes, catalogue is nuts. I love that I'm even able to play backwards compatible games all the way down to the original Xbox, it really breathes a lot of life into this console when looking for something to mess around in and kill some time! :)

[@jigglynorris2559]

@@valismind I'm pretty sure Bethesda said the 30 FPS cap with Starfield was an "Artistic Choice" with the direction of the game. Idk if that's truth or them BS'ing there inability to get 60 FPS. 🤷‍♂️

[@valismind]

@@jigglynorris2559 complete inability. there was a digital foundry frame analysis that shows it was dipping to 19.

[@cierankinsella3451]

Thinking of grabbing this for starfield... Do i need to shell out for the X? Or will this run it fine?

[@Occidendum]

It will run the same

[@PurooRoy]

I don't understand why anyone would ever get a Series X. If you want to experience what Xbox is like, Series S is cheaper. If you want power, a PC is way superior, plus it can run MS Paint so that's an added bonus.

[@Platinum199]

Because not everyone likes PC for gaming. I have one and I’m very conflicted on selling it. People like the console experience that works all the time no hassles, and has great visuals for a good price. A PC that actually matches the series X spec and performance wise no cuts if $2000+ AUD vs $750 of a series X

[@suprxmefire9497]

Should I get this console or the galaxy z fold 5

[@bose5160]

I love our Canadian neighbors. Mexico....you alright too.

[@stefco4616]

Can i pay 50$ for one month of GamePass download like a 2 games from here , then cancell the subscription and play the games after ?

[@valismind]

No, need the subscription active

[@stefco4616]

@@valismind TNX for antworten my stupid question, i plan to buy it just for GTA VI

[@Auhso117]

Ohhh i hope one cause i just ordered one!

[@anthonyachunine6745]

Does anyone know why saved clips don't have mic audio recorded?

[@o_Tomm]

i just bought it, it lit especially stumble guys

[@ammanus356]

"Starfield is struggling to run at 30fps on Series X". Um, you know that do you? Given that Todd has said it reaches 60 sometimes and they capped it for stabilities sake. And that all footage seen so far is on pc...

[@mrmidnight3010]

i Think i will wait for september the 1st for the black series s with 1tb

[@gejawi2291]

I’m a ps5 user but want to play starfield, would anyone recommend buying one to play it? (I know the game is not gonna be worth £350 total but fallout was my favourite ever game so If it’s good I might buy it)

[@Occidendum]

Same I just bought one for starfield and it's great I'd recommend it's nice being able to play xbox games

[@frostygamer3218]

Big problem that I have with the Series S is that it doesn't have a disc drive.

[@coolcud07]

I heard next x box console won't lunch untill 2028, so still have time

[@TACTICALHF]

I just bought the series S buy can i play thr free games like warzone or pubg without the subscription ?

[@LuchoVena]

It's that a controller skin or a different controller?

[@jeritron74]

Great video, very informative. I have a PS5 and it is my prinary game consile but will probably pick up the S for Starfield. I have an Xbox one but only use it as a streaming device these days and the cheaper option of the series s will be the right choice considering l won't be playing a lot of games on it.

[@ulfricstormcloak7142]

Yeah sounds like a perfect combo for PS5 especially if you're only cared about some games

[@jeritron74]

@@ulfricstormcloak7142 yeah l think so, l hadn't done a lot of research into the next gen Xbox until this week and didn't know much about the S. Glad l saw this video and read the comments., It pretty much made up my mind. Hopefully Starfield runs well on the Series S.

[@ulfricstormcloak7142]

@@jeritron74 bare in mind that they lock Starfield framerate to 30 FPS (1440p iirc) on Series S. If you're fine with that then go ahead

[@ahmedhaqibansari1446]

I am semi truck driver I can use this without internet

[@FluxPurpp]

I upgraded from the base Xbox One to the Series S and it feels like going from an iPhone 6 to an iPhone 14 😂

[@lorenzo9676]

As a person that owns the white series s there are very few titles that offer 120 fps and also developers are complaining about the series s that it’s not powerful enough…boulders gate is a example of developers taking content out of the game I believe they taken out co-op which is literally a no no cause everyone says that’s what makes the great S tier instead of A tier

[@ianwest1624]

Its worth it, if you've ever owned a steam deck and put it in tv mode some games look like you're playing a switch 😂. In handheld mode its fine though. If you can tolerate that this system is heaven

[@valismind]

Yeah, but to be fair the Steam Deck's sweet spot is 800P, on it's 16:10 aspect ratio and when you connect it to a TV, and want to maintain that performance you're going to be looking at 720P, which is much too small of a res these days. - I don't think that the Series S is anywhere close, I think that it's actually fantastic, and has very little compromise! It's the perfect console for lots of people who play casually, or are just on a little bit of a budget! :)

[@ianwest1624]

@@valismind and pretty affordable too. Got mine for 175 at a pawn shop. Great review like always