Should I Get Series S If I already own a One X? | Xbox One X vs Xbox Series S

[@BusyDadGaming]

Do you have a One X and are thinking of getting a Series S? Did you upgrade already, what have your thoughts been so far?

[@davidcostello5318]

I have both 1x and series s with a ps4pro and most backward compatibility games play as one s so I u have a 1x and u play at 4k 30 or 4k60 and then u think ur upgrading to 1440p at 60fps to 120fps sounds ok pretty good but in reality backward compatibility plays insects s version if the game about 900p and if ur lucky u can get double fps boost fallout 4 900p at 60fps where as the 1x is 4k 30fps still go bk to original xbox 1 from 2013 and add 30fps increase and that's the best increase ul get ull loose ur 4k resolution and 1440p ain't 2bad but only 1game I've played runs at 1440p at 60fps that was far cry 4 with the double fps boost but still another huge feature is backward compatibility where xbox 360games like assainsans creed runs at 4k on the 1x where as the series s runs them as basic xbox 360games u dont get that lively increase In resolution also 12gb vs 10gb ram but honestly it was a waste if money but i still play it for the increase frame rate games that's about it...

[@BusyDadGaming]

@@davidcostello5318 - that's true and the fps boost is really cool, if you have a TV that takes advantage of it. Otherwise, it's not a big selling point as it would require more money than just the box to get what you're paying for if you upgrade.

[@davidcostello5318]

@@BusyDadGaming yes the tv has alot to do with it..my 4k tv I paid 400e it's only a 4k 60hrtz 2.0hdmi...if ur happy with a 4k hdr 60hrtz max no 120fps on it but the 1x is built for my kinda tv IITS a Toshiba 43inc its selling for 300to400e 1if the cheapest 1s available in argos it will do till I upgrade to a 120hrtz monitor I do like the quick resume..the ssd hardrive..even my ps4pro is out doing the series s coz their ain't many optimized games for series x and series s resident evil 8 is 1example 1440p at 60hrtz or 1440p with ray tracing and about 50fps...but most games run the basic 2013 xbox 1 model like battlefield call of duty running at 852p with 60fps but if u want the 120fps mode their only like 2games that work at that and the resolutions goes down to 520p a dynamic 520p with 120fps tony hawk pro scater...I'd rather play my 1x ir ps4pro in some games playing assiancs creed odyssey at 900p is a joke the ps4pro will play odyssey at 1300p...if u are going from a xbox 1x dont buy the series s buy the series x instead...huge jump down from 1x to series s but I switched bk to my 1x...far cry 4 does play at 1440p at 60fps so that games looks good if the games actually play at 1440p at 60fps I'd be happy enough but I wish more spoke about the 1x and the series s the big differences the 1x is way more powerful compared series s just facts will no when xbox makes some games for us which will be another year or 2.m

[@maksymfedenko1153]

I had Xbox one Flat, upgraded to Xbox Series X (in January) to be able to play in Cyberpunk :). Bought Series X, because I like physical versions of games

[@BusyDadGaming]

@@maksymfedenko1153 - it's def the best option when you want to have physical media.

[@TermBallistics]

Upgraded from a One S to the Series S. Incredible difference in load times and gameplay. It seems like my one s was doing 1080p 30fps at best because the series S really smoothed out my whole experience. The series S is the most bang for your buck for most normal people, Id say.

[@martinandersson9712]

I happen to own a Xbox One X, until i used the XSS i thought that system was good enough. i don't care about that X1X claims to have more TF's when the XS kicks it's butt in speed and overall performance, and still was $50 cheaper than the X1X was on sale ($350)

[@AndyConwaySinger]

GameStop offer is trade in One/One s plus 100 Euro for Series S. Worth it? Seriously thinking about it as all my games are digital

[@BusyDadGaming]

In my opinion, I would say it is, depending on if you can take advantage of what the Series S has to offer.

[@AndyConwaySinger]

@@BusyDadGaming Cheers man I bought it but mainly for jump on and play but the new FIFA port for S which was free with it is a Shambles raging NJ now haha but I'll find some other games

[@BusyDadGaming]

That sucks about FIFA. I've played it on Series X, but haven't on S yet.

[@Grandmaster_Vic]

I’m sure there were a good amount of clueless parents who went and bought an Xbox one X instead of an Xbox Series X leaving a lot of pissed off kids during Christmas lol

[@BusyDadGaming]

I still get the question a lot and poor naming conventions really don't help. Lol

[@TheFirstRealChewy]

If the kid got pissed I'd tell them I can take it back and get the lump of coal instead.

[@Halo9K]

If you paid the same price, then yes, I'd say they might have reason, but the 1X is still a good system for the most part. However, MSFS will not play on the 1X! Halo Infinite will, I hear. However, the SS would be and is an excellent system to get!

[@martinandersson9712]

That is not all the fault on parents, Microsoft should not put confusing names on their system. There has already been a Xbox One! The first and only!

[@dillons2013]

Microsoft needs to fire whoever is naming these consoles. It is legit confusing.

[@hamsterscorner5905]

I went from the Gen 1 X-One to the Series S and I'm absolutely in love with the performance. Awesome console for the value and it really holds up.

[@BusyDadGaming]

It's a pretty big difference going from the OG Xbox One to the Series S. I'm glad you're enjoying it!

[@archiec8360]

Did you have hard drive and did it work plug and play no problems

[@kingkol]

Me too, I had the EXACT 2013 Xbox one, now the XBSS.

[@hamsterscorner5905]

@@archiec8360 I didn't get the hard drive but I heard it isn't worth it. I'd rather get an external one for half the price with 5x the storage amount

[@steeze3487]

One x is better than series s

[@caspers5431]

Easy answer, if you wanna play Microsoft Flight sim and can't get your hands on a series x for quite sometime, get a series s. 👍🏼

[@alexwyatt7800]

Haha so I’m not the only one lmao

[@Halo9K]

Absolutely, MSFS on the SS is fantastic. Sure, there may be some scenery pop-in BUT considering the size and demands of the program, I'm not going to complain. I have been mind blown that such a massive program runs at all on the SS and does it so well! What a marvel of hardware/software and at a $300 price!!! Unbelievable!

[@Joe_doesnt_know]

Who the fuck plays that game.

[@rehzinx6874]

@@Joe_doesnt_know people who like planes ?

[@captnbroly1561]

@@Joe_doesnt_know Many people

[@kermitthefrogsings280]

I'm keeping my series s until the series x is widely available lol. The series s is still a impressive machine though I think it's definitely better than the one x.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Good call on keeping it for the time being.

[@libertyprime2852]

What games have you played? My big oof was not realizing most games aren’t optimized for next gen yet and actually look shit compared to the Xbox one x. Rdr2 and gta5 both look worse on the series s then the Xbox one x.

[@BusyDadGaming]

@@libertyprime2852 - What kind of games do you enjoy?

[@JudeTheYoutubePoopersubscribe]

@@libertyprime2852 gta 5 never got a one X patch so it should actually be a better experience on series S because one X could drop frames due to the cpu and it runs like shit in the online mode while the series S holds a stable 30 the whole time. In red dead 2 the one X wins tho.

[@nicolasjawhary9945]

its wat better than one X..

[@xilousuchus]

I upgraded to the Series S from the One X, all my games are digital so that didn't really impact me, the games still look great and run way smoother when enhanced!

[@BusyDadGaming]

Awesome! Glad you're enjoying it and thanks for watching!

[@BusyDadGaming]

@Aidan Let me know what you think once you get it.

[@501thtrooper4]

@Adian you'll probably have to wait a few months for them to go back in stock all thanks to those idiots who sell them for like 2x it's price.

[@lightingman1235]

Still 60 fps though in enhanced and still in most games its still 30 lol

[@alexanderm3504]

@@501thtrooper4 bro their already saying because the scalpers are using bots to immediately buy up all the stock, we won't see normal production for another year

[@captaindestruction9332]

Really depends on what your looking for. I am coming from a Xbox One og console and am getting a Series S. So a huge jump. I also can’t really justify the extra $200 id spend getting a Series X just for some slightly crisper visuals and potential for better/higher FPS’s. Also something to consider is time vs investment. What I mean is is it worth spending the extra $200 if you’ll barley play it or play it enough to justify the purchase? Ive noticed im not gaming as much, going out more, traveling etc. so spending less but getting a upgrade in many areas is a big win imo.

[@BusyDadGaming]

That is a good point with ROI. Coming from an OG Xbox One to the Series S would be a pretty big upgrade. Going the extra to a Series X, in this case, really wouldn't make a ton of sense and would also require an upgraded TV to take full advantage. That's a pretty big investment.

[@durianmanboy]

The difference in graphical fidelity and frame rate from the series s and series x is a pretty large difference. It’s not minor my guy

[@Halo9K]

The Series S is really a no brainer! I've been very pleased with mine after a year of use.

[@ti253799]

@@durianmanboy you not wrong, but a lot of it does depend on the Tv your using, and how far away you are from the screen. It just really depends on what the eyes perceives.

[@durianmanboy]

@@ti253799 I don’t think u understand how gpu’s work. The series x has a 12 teraflop gpu. That’s on par and higher in some instances than a high end pc. It can really put out the frames and fidelity. The series s only has a 3 teraflop gpu. It’s barely better than the original Xbox that released 9 years ago. If you want fidelity and frame rate the series x is a no brained tbh. Your monitor and tv plays a role I guess, it boils down to the output of the console itself.

[@TheFirstRealChewy]

If you picked up a One X, I' say go for the Series X. If you got a One S, then go for either the Series S or X. If you like higher resolution or have physical copies of games, then the Series X all the way.

[@BusyDadGaming]

When I pre-ordered it I followed Wario64 on Twitter. He tweets restock alerts and I've seen people get it that way.

[@BusyDadGaming]

You might be able to find some restock videos, but there's an inherent lag on those. I ran into the Series S by chance via All Access program thru Microsoft.

[@Halo9K]

If you can get the SS, then get it. The visual difference between the 2 is not that great, maybe a .5% difference. I'm playing on a 70” 4K TV and the SS looks great! Take a look at some comparison videos and see if you can tell $200 worth of difference. I can’t. I sit about 12ft from my TV and I don’t believe I could tell the difference between the SX and SS. Most TVs won’t take advantage of the SX, so why pay for it?

[@BusyDadGaming]

@@Halo9K - I agree, if you don't own either, get the SS for sure. If you already own a One X, I wouldn't spend the money yet until you're ready to get a SX.

[@Garage_Distinct_Clips]

@@mrhotdogs7623 i got ps5 with 2 controllers at Walmart bro it’s not impossible to get a series x

[@codzab084]

I just upgraded from a One X to a Series S. Personally the faster load times, quick resume, and the fact that Halo Infinite runs so much better on the Series S made it worth the upgrade

[@BusyDadGaming]

I'm glad you're enjoying it and it all comes down to what games you want to play.

[@NumbaOne]

But can't u get that by adding an SSD to your one x?

[@NumbaOne]

@b0rd2dEAth oh yeah i forgot the One X already has and normal SSD in it, and the new Xbox SX has an NVMe SSD.

[@ermagherd1204]

This is the exact situation I’m in now. I have the One X & play Infinite with graphics set to Performance I have a 4K tv & have been wondering if I should buy a Series S…so it’s worth it?

[@BusyDadGaming]

If you have a One X, I wouldn't personally. Not unless there's a specific Series only game you really want.

[@maximevanderhaeghe4951]

Hello everyone! Just wanted to share my first impressions. I have the Xbox One X and got the Series S two days ago. The GOOD: -Loading times: agree. Faster. No doubt about that! If you have zero patience...buy the Series S. -Quick resume: works -Price: the ratio price/quality is really good. -Transfer your games from One X to Series S: jeez, super easy. Just need to be a bit patient to download your favorite games. The NOT SO GOOD: -If you are looking for a real "wow" effect, I am not convinced the Series S is the right choice. Games look very similar in all honesty. I have not done the test but I am pretty sure I won't be able to make a difference between the One X and the Series S if you hide them from me (obviously, I am not talking about loading times right, I mean when the games are running). I believe the main issue is that we do not have games yet that really use the full potential of the Series S as of yet. I do not have the "next gen" feeling. I am in my 40s now and I remember that back in the days, moving from one gen to the other was...well...really impressive (from NES to SNES was super impressive, then when we moved to the first Playstation, we were all super impressed). Current generation of games are still very much "cross gen". I have two kids who both prefer single player games. Therefore having a second console for a reasonable price was a good idea. None of them are fighting to play on the Series S. They don't care. They are both playing Far Cry 6 and they don't see the difference. I don't see the difference either. Maybe if both screens were next to each other I would. Maybe a bit smoother because of the higher FPS but again, the One X still does a good job. So long story short: I believe that if you own a One X, it is not a must at all to move to the Series S for the time being. If you are looking for a second console for a reasonable price: yes! Games are available on both systems so no need to buy new games! I am very impressed with what Microsoft has done on that one. The Game Pass system is also a good price for value thing. Conclusion: If loading times on your One X is not a problem and if you are looking for the "wow" effect, I would not buy. Buying it to have a second console at home (whatever the reason): yes. This is it! Hope it helps a bit :)

[@BusyDadGaming]

Thanks for adding your opinions, greatly appreciated! I agree, the Series S doesn't give that "wow" factor unless you're coming from older hardware. For example, if you're on an OG Xbox One or the One S, the upgrade will be very noticeable. If you have a One X, totally agree. If there's a game you really want that is a Series only game, then the Series S will get you into the current gen. Otherwise, hold out and wait for a Series X to be more available.

[@maximevanderhaeghe4951]

@@BusyDadGaming Exactly! Great channel btw! All your videos are really good. Subscribed :) Have a nice day!

[@BusyDadGaming]

Thanks again for watching and enjoy your day/weekend!

[@TboneTenEighties]

I agree. Consoles would be an instant jump in graphics and gameplay when released. Even with the jump from og Xbox to Xbox 360 / ps2 to ps3 was impressive. I remember playing Condemned when i first got my 360 and was bugging out on the look, feel and sound effects in game. Seen nothing like it on previous gen. I still love my X1X and have not yet made the jump to next gen. I'll happily wait it out before diving in.

[@maximevanderhaeghe4951]

@@TboneTenEighties Exactly. One thing you should keep in my mind though: you cannot play on both xbox at the same time. See I bought the Series S so my kids could play Far Cry at the same time. Well, it doesn't work. So I obviously tried two different games and...it doesn't work either! To be very frank, if I had been told this, I would never have bought this console. I feel cheated because it was the only reason why I bought this thing. Maybe I am the only idiot here who didn't know this..So, I prefer to warn you on that one. I even tried a physical while playing on Game Pass with the second console: they just won't allow you to play with both consoles simultaneously. That sucks..

[@xykane]

thank you so much for addressing buyers remorse lol. I get it so badly anytime i make a purchase over 20$.

[@IanPrino]

I am fortunate enough to have a One X, Series S, and Series X. I use the One X for a 4K player and gaming when I am in the family room, and I use Series X to game with my physical games. I happened across a Series S at WalMart a few days ago and bought it to use as a gamepass machine. It works out pretty nicely. Thank you for the vid.

[@BusyDadGaming]

That’s awesome and glad you’re enjoying. My pleasure and thanks for watching. Greatly appreciated.

[@IanPrino]

@Top Noodle maybe, but since i have a huge amount of xbox game discs, i use the x to play those. It is an issue with storage. I use the s as a gamepass machine because those games come and go. Yuur ppint is taken tho.

[@IanPrino]

@Top Noodle oh i didn't realize it dropped on price. Will definitely look into picking one up. Thanks for the heads up. Take care.

[@BusyDadGaming]

@Top Noodle - I love tech, which is why I have all of the new consoles and one of the better GPUs. I do have to convince myself on the PS5 so far since I have only really played it for Ratchet & Clank. Great game, but a bit short for the cost. The Series S looks great on most TV's and/or Monitors. The key is how far away are you sitting from the screen. 4k TVs you won't really notice resolution until you're around 6 to 8 feet away from the TV. The average length is generally 3 to 5 feet so most wouldn't notice the difference between 1080p, 1440p, and 4k at that distance. Framerate is a totally different thing. That you'll notice regardless.

[@Halo9K]

Considering how long it takes to boot and load games, I'm surprised you’re not using the SS in the living room. Mine is hooked up to a 70” in the living room while the 1X is in the bedroom. It still gets used but I prefer the faster boot and game loading in the living room. The upscale to 4K of the SS is great! Everything looks and plays well on the 70” 4K@60HZ which is the target group that MS was aiming for.

[@Edmundostudios]

From a performance point of view it is a big upgrade in the CPU department so games like warzone are massively smoother but I agree it is more of a supplemental console. I use one in the living room while having the PC as my main gaming system.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Exactly, and any game that is CPU intensive will benefit, but it also depends at what resolution. I tend to play WZ on my PC more often than not.

[@martinandersson9712]

If you like me coming from the older Xbox families of consoles anything like XSS and XSX is an improvement and real step up in performance. Warzone in a solid 60 fps 1080 / 1440P is not a problem. That is good enough for me to support and endorse the Xbox Series S

[@delanescott7872]

it is not smoother than the one x, just change the one x to 1440p and you will automactially get 120hz frame rate

[@mfnenke8160]

@@delanescott7872 the One X doesn't do 1440p. In order to do 60 or 120hz on the one x it drops the resolution down to 1080p

[@_________9996]

Losing a UHD Blu-ray player is meaningful also

[@BusyDadGaming]

That's a good point. It's something to be mindful of when it comes to a digital only console.

[@efremendez]

Must be nice to pay for one blu-ray what I spend on a months worth of streaming media.

[@atom069]

You can get one for like $30-40 online new and used.. don't feel too bad.

[@gamingcentral4730]

Actually really appreciate your straightforward answer to this. So many are preaching about the series s. I’ll don’t have a 120 tv, but the 30-60fps on certain titles for me is fine, especially when a lot of older games (even on game pass), aren’t even optimised for the series s, so I’d be losing so many one x enhanced titles. It’s ridiculous at the series x is gone nearly everywhere

[@BusyDadGaming]

Thanks, I appreciate it. Yeah, the only caveat is if you plan to keep the One X and get the Series S because there's a game that is only on the X|S.

[@switchunboxing]

WHAT games are optimized for one x but not series s? I guess I could see that from a tech perspective but as a consumer that makes no sense. That sucks. Glad I looked into this. Better isn’t always…better. That’s fun lol

[@Audioremedy0785]

I totally agree with this video. I have a One X and upgraded to a Series X - a change which I think was worth it. But honestly if I was not able to have gotten one, I would be holding out and not jumping in to get a series S. it’s a logical upgrade from a base One and a fantastic idea. It certainly has its place in the market and while in many ways it’s a slight upgrade from the One X, it’s just not really a justifiable leap on my opinion. Quick resume and the faster loading times on Xbox Series consoles is huge though.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Great points and I agree, the One X to the Series X makes more sense. However, if you're using it as a second console, that's probably the most common use case for having both.

[@ReturnIILoveEntertainmentFtDjG]

Yo, I currently have a one X. I'm not a big gamer I mainly played 2K LOL do you see a difference graphically after upgrading to the series s?

[@claytonchaos578]

2K is a big jump from old gen to new gen graphically and feature wise. Worth it for sports games for sure!

[@arthuralexander9981]

I just upgraded the HDD on my Xbox One X to SDD, so now it tops the Series S overall, and saved me having to spend $500 on a Series X that my current 4K tv can't even make the most use of as it is an older 4K model. Unless you have a really good modern 4K/8K TV, the Series X doesn't make sense to get even in 2023. Is this going to be the trend for future generations? When a high end console comes out, wait 4-5 years until the price comes down before buying it, when games will be actually written to test the high end hardware, and at a time when you are finally reaady to upgrade on your current TV? I told people a few years ago to wait at least 2 years before buying a PS5 or Xbos Series X, but now I would say wait 4-5 years.

[@whiteknight5100]

Well I upgraded to the Series S from the One X and the biggest reason for that is Series X is no where on store shelves. Actually it was by luck that I even found the Series S sitting on a Walmart shelf. I don't own a 4K display either although I do have some physical discs from Xbox One but I am cool with going digital only and I have a decent digital library too from Xbox One. I may eventually upgrade to Series X once they become more available but that will depend on how well games run on the Series S in the future. I have my doubts that it can run next gen games with next gen frame rates but we will see. I do prefer Series S smaller form factor though.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Makes sense. If you don't have a 4k TV, a Series X wouldn't make a ton of sense at this point yet anyway. For the Series S, taking Flight Sim as an example, will probably see more cloud based services bolster performance. This will rely on Devs taking advantage of that, but I'm curious to see how many other Devs do that.

[@whiteknight5100]

@@BusyDadGaming I'm glad to see the cloud finally get utilized in games. After Crackdown 3, I didn't think Microsoft would try it again. Did you know that Xbox One was originally meant to be a cloud based console? That's supposedly why it's hardware specs were below that of the PS4, supplemented of course by cloud processing.

[@BusyDadGaming]

@@whiteknight5100 - Yeah, the Xbox One was a generation too early. You're starting to see a bit more of what they envisioned back then, applied to gaming today. Xcloud is also powered by Azure in a lot of ways, along with Series X stacks. It's really cool to see what Xbox is doing and the direction they are headed.

[@mtvslime9564]

What ever ya do upgrade I went from PS4 to Xbox series S it’s incredible graphics and gameplay are amazing

[@BusyDadGaming]

I'm glad you're enjoying it. What games have you been playing?

[@ALxdCr4ftPlays]

One major advantage with the Series S is the super fast SSD. No getting stuck on those loading screens, the biggest con with old but cheaper HDD tech. Better to upgrade to the Series X. Problem is the global AMD chip shortage, no stock or pay a rip-off seller for one.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Yeah, those are good points. I'm glad the Series X is becoming easier to get, which is nice. When both are readily available, then it comes down to use cases and what would make the most sense.

[@shyamal903]

I did the PS version of this upgrade (although there is no PS version of the Xbox Series S), going from the PS4 Pro to the PS5 disc edition. I would say that the upgrade was great with the faster load times and the increased frames per second count that you get in the games.

[@BusyDadGaming]

For sure, the PS4 Pro to the PS5 is a good upgrade, but most people can wait. Outside of faster loading and some games supporting higher frame rates, there isn't that game that is a must have for the PS5 yet. At least, in my opinion.

[@tomaszfalkowski7508]

I have an LG 4K 120hz OLED television and I can say the Xbox One X graphics looks way better than the Series S on my LG OLED.

[@BusyDadGaming]

What size TV do you have?

[@measter0286]

So by you saying no to upgrading, are you also saying that the Series S is considered to not being a next gen console? Because the Series S is a next gen console, with its upgraded CPU, SSD, and newer architecture, so it’s more powerful than the One X.

[@BusyDadGaming]

The Series S is a trade off. Graphically, it's not more powerful than a One X. But, it can do more than just graphics so it comes down to what someone values more.

[@measter0286]

@@BusyDadGaming I get your point, but its a next gen console, thats gonna play next gen games. Your comparing a next gen console to a last gen console.

[@ALX_1201]

If U only would like to have more Speed in Loading times, install an external SSD. I did this, too. External Samsung Evo SSD in an Case.

[@neogod29]

I agree unless 3 things are true. 1. Most of your games are digital. 2. If you can get your hands on a Series S. 3. If you don't mind buying the expansion slot. I think after 1 day of playing my Series S, why gamers prefer frame rates over graphics. Good video.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Thanks and thanks for watching, I appreciate it.

[@knight_04]

Thanks! I am thinking of buying a xbox and was looking for "xbox one x vs series s" video and this video helped me to decide. I'm going with series s as it is more future proof.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Totally agree. If you don't have a One X already, going with a Series S just makes more sense.

[@Jok3rzGrinn]

Only reason I'm considering is developers are leaving out new features for some of the games I play. Also considering the series x is still unavailable.

[@BusyDadGaming]

What features have you been wanting?

[@Jok3rzGrinn]

@@BusyDadGaming I play madden n theres gonna be new features to the game only available for next gen, stuff like that.

[@BusyDadGaming]

@@Jok3rzGrinn - Gotcha. I really wish Madden would progress a bit more than it has (Next-gen stats wasn't really much for Series X). I'm really curious to see how FIFA handles their fluid motion for the next-gen.

[@Chilli69Palmer]

NBA 2k 22 is also way different (feature wise) on the next gen consoles than current gen consoles

[@BusyDadGaming]

@@Chilli69Palmer - 2K has also put way more into their game. Being candid, Madden is just a cash grab at this point. 2K22 has a lot on offer.

[@hadinevergiveup6983]

Let me add something , series s is a next gen console and will be supported 10 years but one x will be out dated next 2 years , and series s is becoming more expensive in some countries , so series s is more future proof

[@BusyDadGaming]

That's very true, but the Series X will be widely available by then.

[@theedgeeeee7824]

If you keep thinking like that, you'll probably buy a console in 2050. Or most probably never will

[@hadinevergiveup6983]

@@theedgeeeee7824 thanks for your concern , I am comfortable with my series s , and in my region I can't spend much money for console because of very much price , so maybe I buy next gen Xbox 7 years later

[@neighborofthedevil]

My OneX crapped out on me this summer so I went for the Series S as I could get it delivered that same day (UK) an I was considering making the jump already. I actually would thoroughly recommend the Series S over the OneX unless you have lots of physical games you want to play. The loading times are so much quicker, the CPU is so much stronger that I would never go back to the OneX. The leap in performance from 30FPS to 60FPS is truly transformative, and I'm really not all that bothered about resolution as I game in the living room, so 1080p is fine by me! I think the distinction between Series S and One X will become much clearer once we get to the true next gen phase. I think most games that have launched in the last 12 months are improving the visuals just through brute force on the GPU side, and not really utilising many of the next gen features in the hardware.

[@BusyDadGaming]

For most people, they may still have a 1080p panel so a Series S is an easy answer. The great thing is you can upgrade as you go with the TV, the console, and go at your own pace. I agree that most are seeing the graphical improvements, but coming at this from the PC side of things, going from 30, to 60, to 120 hz gaming, it's hard to go back. I'll happily take a lower resolution to get higher framerates in most games (not all, there are times I want pure fidelity).

[@ShaggyDabbyDank]

"Once we get into the true next gen phase" *Is already a year and some change into the current generations lifecycle with the Series S Pro projected to hit late 2022 and the Series X pro potentially around late 2023.* Let's face it, at this point we're already midway into the 'true next gen phase' and it doesn't feel like we're in it. The hardware is better but the libraries are essentially the same atm and the graphics are visually comparable to each other even if the Series S loads faster.

[@gabrieljohnson1854]

@@ShaggyDabbyDank This aged like skim milk🤣🤣 Series S pro lol

[@Autobot032]

I stayed with my One X. I have disc-based games I can't get digitally (Transformers Devastation, for one), and it works a lot better with a speed boost. I tore the whole thing down, replaced the thermal paste (Noctua), thermal pads (3mm Thermal Grizzly), and replaced the HDD with a 1TB SSD. Bought a SATA to USB adapter to try a wiped SSD as external storage just to see. (Even over USB, the speed boost was shocking.) Load times are ridiculously better, frames went up, heat went down, and the overall experience is surprising. No. I don't have ray tracing, but it's whisper quiet, stupid fast, and hits the 4k/60/1080p/120 like crazy. Why they didn't give us SSD from the get-go is beyond me. Was it a lot of work? Yes. Was it worth it? Yes. I'd recommend it to anyone looking to revitalize a very good, reliable system, even in this day and age.

[@BusyDadGaming]

For those that aren't versed enough to tear the system down and replace the SSD and thermals, getting a USB SSD would be the ideal route. At that point, the drive wouldn't be the bottleneck for the system and it would be the RAM (memory wise).

[@jilittle4648]

You did all that when you could of just bought a series 😂😂💀

[@Autobot032]

@@jilittle4648 why? It taught me how to work on the console, it saved a console from being completely obsolete, it cost me $125 with all of the parts and not another $300+, and I like having the disc drive. You don't have to agree with it, you don't have to like it, but it's done and doesn't affect your life/world in any way. Have a nice life, peace.

[@ForsakenWolf]

Haha, I was rocking Xbox one white until I got the Xbox series X for my birthday from my wife. I think for me, that is a HUGE difference in power, speed, and noise.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Oh yeah, it's a massive difference between the 2 consoles. What games have you been enjoying?

[@kankhy]

i use a one x though i don’t own a 4k tv, so i decided to switch it with a series s for faster load times, higher frame rates, and most important of them all; the FPS BOOST

[@BusyDadGaming]

Makes sense to go with a Series S in that instance. Enjoying it so far?

[@kankhy]

@@BusyDadGaming loving my series s so far, can’t get used to the speed of this ssd lol

[@reaperdays5545]

Im thinking to get my next console as atm im on xbox one s my tv 4k ready whats should i buy xbox series s or xbox one x as i cant get series x atm and my curent console struglink whit huge load times

[@kankhy]

@@reaperdays5545 xbox series s looks amazing on my 1080p screen but I don't think it would look good on a 4k tv honestly. If you don't mind playing games at 30fps you should go with a one x, as i think it would carry you for at least one or two years more till you can get a series x

[@BusyDadGaming]

@@reaperdays5545 - Unless you can get a really good deal on the One X (I mean a really good deal), I'd go with the Series S.

[@corey4582]

Now I'm stuck in a pickle. The power supply in the One X has failed. I'm on the fence on whether I should fix the One X or buy the Series S.

[@BusyDadGaming]

This will really come down to how confident you are in being able to fix the PSU in the One X (assuming that's the issue). Here's the iFixit link on how to replace the PSU in the One X and then weight the options. www.ifixit.com/Guide/Xbox+One+X+Power+Supply+Replacement/140537

[@joedaman8436]

I love the One X, it's brilliant and not much difference in graphics to Series S.. I'm definitely not getting one, if I upgrade it will be for the Series X. I still like having the option of using discs..

[@BusyDadGaming]

Makes sense. If you have a One X already, the Series X would make the most sense as an upgrade.

[@Neo_Rain146]

Got a Series S as my very first xbox. Been a PS guy since ps1 days and own a ps5 but the combo of series s and game pass was too good to pass on. I use it with a 27 inch 1440p monitor and it really looks great.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Those that have a PS5 already, the SS is a fantastic option to have your foot in both ecosystems.

[@Orain88]

I was surprised by the S. Even though they advertise it as a 1080p 120/1440p 60 box, there are already some 4k 60/4k 30 games. Plus with fidelity FX and UE5 on the way, I imagine we'll be seeing a lot more AI reconstructed 4k that looks indistinguishable from native 4k on series S. I wouldn't know about the one X. I switched to the S from a base PS4.

[@BusyDadGaming]

The Series S is a great piece of hardware and it generally does better than I expected in games. I don't think FFX will improve overall quality too much with the 1st generation. I def think it'll have a bigger impact once it starts to get refined and overall implemented into games.

[@Halo9K]

The Series S can upscale to 4K@60 and that combined with 4K upscaling of the TV, it really is hard to tell from native 4K. MSFS looks great as well as Halo (all the versions) and Forza (all versions). You expect the Series X to be great but I think the real unsung hero of the next gen contest is in fact the Series S. MS packed a lot of power into such a small, some would say tiny, box. I’m still amazed at how small it is compared to what I'm seeing on a 70” screen! And for $300!!! Quite the deal!

[@BusyDadGaming]

@@Halo9K - Totally agree. The only downside is the storage, but I see them fixing that in the next iteration. Game Foundry did a teardown and the SSD is replaceable, technically. Can't load the OS or anything onto a new drive though.

[@Halo9K]

@@BusyDadGaming True. I took a 4 tiered approach. The first is, of course, internal. Second, I bought the Expansion Card which is for X/S games only. Third, I bought the Seagate Barracuda 1TB SSD. It’s for Halo/Forza games that don’t need to be internal/EC to play but which I want to load fast! The fourth, is the Seagate 8TB HDD Hub, which is for the rest of my legacy games. Total storage comes to 10.5TBs of which I lose a little due to formatting. I probably could’ve skipped the SSD because the HDD also loads pretty fast! Live and learn. Nonetheless, this setup allows for plenty of storage and, while a bit expensive, really makes the SS worthwhile. Now, for the SX naysayers, yes, the SX has more initial storage. It does. However, the time will come when even the SX players are going to need to shell out for more storage making the SX even more expensive!

[@BusyDadGaming]

@@Halo9K - Makes sense and I agree, that's a great approach. I also did the Seagate card for the added storage and it's hot swappable, which has been awesome. I have a 4TB SSD via USB for all non-X|S games so that's been pretty helpful.

[@BarakaPlay]

In 2022 it's crucial to upgrade to Series S or X now as new next gen games are slowly now stopping support for last gen

[@BusyDadGaming]

We'll see that more next year, but I bet we start to see what is coming for next year that will really start to shift that cross-gen era. I'm really looking forward to seeing what developers can do with the new tech at their fingertips.

[@drummer7557]

Nah there are no exclusives MS (good ones) are just putting out for the S/X or 3rd party titles, if so just get them on the Pro which has support until like 2024, the One X does too, MS just want to sell consoles to try and beat Sony. Nah. lol

[@gbraal]

Short answer: you have to buy the Series X if you own a One X :-)

[@BusyDadGaming]

The long and short of it, lol.

[@DamakriaStudios]

Short answer: NO. Series S and X are both next gen. No matter the specs, the Series XBOX allow you to play next gen games and XBOX One doesnt so if you have a One X, a Series S is still a good choice.

[@EliezYT]

For me personally the only thing stopping me from getting it as a new console compared to a Xbox One X it's because it can do 4k and on top of that the disc drive for some of my older games is needed as well plus you can upgrade the Xbox One X with a ssd you can also even add a better thermal paste and fan speed mod!

[@BusyDadGaming]

If you already have a One X, using an SSD will def help. However, if you don't already have a One X, even used, those things are over priced in many cases. So unless you get a crazy good deal on one, I wouldn't go that route. However, if you do already have one, just get an SSD for the time being and it'll hold you over for a period of time.

[@jackncoke171]

I wouldn't recommend getting the Series S for one simple reason, you're locked into the Microsoft store. You can get Red Dead Redemption 2 for 30$ at Gamestop, or 60$ on the Microsoft store, Red Dead came out 3 years ago. Anyone who plays a lot of games will probably end up spending more in the long run.

[@BusyDadGaming]

That's def something to keep in mind. The main difference there is you can buy digitally from various vendors, not just Microsoft. Where as Sony only allows digital purchases thru their store, you can buy digital versions of games for Xbox via Gamestop, Best Buy, etc. There are also generally sales going on as well so things to keep in mind on that front.

[@jackncoke171]

@@BusyDadGaming Funny timing, I just realized that and was about to delete my comment, lol. Still your missing out on a lot of great deals with discless version of both consoles.

[@BusyDadGaming]

@@jackncoke171 - There is a potential to get discs cheaper for sure so that is a drawback from going fully digital.

[@smittyvanjagermanjenson182]

I understand the second hand physical market, but you can get cheap games through the Microsoft store sales as well. Nothing stays $60/$70 forever. I found tons of games that are a few years old and get marked down to like $20/$30. I could only agree if the frequent sales didn't exist.

[@douglasgudenkauf1952]

The One X hits 4K 60fps. I have in a lot of games. Not to mention, a $60 1TB SSD eliminates the loading times (nor quick resume rho). Not to mention with ur point on the TV, $300 is too much.

[@BusyDadGaming]

An SSD on the One X really makes a big difference. On the backwards compat games, the One X can hit the 4k/60 range. One most titles, it struggles once you start going above 30.

[@heilong79]

I have now had a series S and then a series X, the series S is everyway the same next gen experience as the Series X, the one X is just last gen so defiantly upgrade.

[@BusyDadGaming]

The Series X|S main differences are the resolution and framerate supported. There are game by game differences, but for the most part those are the two main differences.

[@nitsuj7115]

I am so excited to play battlefield 2042, but I have a xbox one X and they are making it so the maps are cut in half for last gen. I keep looking for series x’s cause id rather get the full experience of it but they’re nowhere or up to 1,200 bucks. I don’t know if i should just give up and stay on my One X or just buy a series S.

[@BusyDadGaming]

I don't see them cutting maps down, but I do see them reducing draw distance and capping the frame rate for the one X. On a Series S you would most likely have a resolution decrease, but possibly higher frame rate. We will have to see how the beta actually performs tho.

[@nitsuj7115]

@@BusyDadGaming thanks man, I appreciate the info. I really hope they don’t leave the last geners in the dust with this I have hope for it

[@BusyDadGaming]

Xbox is rolling out cloud gaming via Edge browsers on older consoles so even then, you'll still be able to play them. This kind of extends the older hardware, depending on the games.

[@Yafriendlyneighborhoodstoner]

Recently upgraded from a normal xbox one. Had the choice of series s or xbox one x. I managed to get my hands on the one x for just $200, which was well worth it in my eyes, considering I have a 4K TV which runs at just 60fps. Figured I’d take advantage of the higher resolution offered in the one x, as my TV cannot even handle the 120fps offered by the series s anyways

[@BusyDadGaming]

Makes perfect sense and especially for that price point, that's hard to pass up for that upgrade from the OG Xbox.

[@Halo9K]

True (and I have both the 1X and SS) but as we go forward there are going to be games the 1X simply won’t be able to play. MSFS is the first that I know of that is not playable on the 1X. Over time there will be more. The only reason I keep my 1X is that it gives me an alternative when I can’t play on the big screen (wife watching TV) and I can still play disc based movies on it. Otherwise, the SS IS the system to get.

[@nothing2see315]

I find the better resolution makes the slower frame rate more noticeable with my 4k60hz tv on certain games like RDR2

[@Yafriendlyneighborhoodstoner]

@@Halo9K oh yeah, for sure. But I’ve done some research which has said that games will still be supported on the 1x for at least another year or two. Just got the 1x as a temporary console to pair with my tv, until the series x is consistently in stock and not $800+

[@Halo9K]

@@Yafriendlyneighborhoodstoner First, let me say, the 1X is a fine console. As I mentioned I still have and use mine. But let me say this about the SS. No doubt you have heard reviewers talk about the SS being a low resolution budget console. I strongly disagree. Is it a bargain? Yes! No doubt of that. I have the SS connected to a 70” 4K Dolby Vision TV and from a regular viewing distance can’t tell the difference from what I see on the 1X 'native' 4K and the upscale 4K of the SS! Since, like me, your TV is 60HZ, the SS is perfect! I thought about getting the SX but looking at the specs realised it would be a waste. The SX is for high end monitors and TVs. I’m not saying the SX won’t work or play well, but you’ll not get the full benefit of what it can do unless you upgrade your TV to a 120HZ or higher set. My 60HZ works perfectly with the SS. I play Halo (all of the games), Forza 6/7 & Horizon 4, MSFS, Doom Eternal and they all look just as good as the 1X. Except MSFS which won’t play on the 1X. The SS handles them all. Would the SX be better? Sitting about 12 feet from the screen (70”) I doubt it. The human eye can only do so much. Remember, the SX was built to give the high end PC rigs a run for their money and it does! The SS was built for those of us who want to play games that look good but not have to pay through the nose to do it on the TVs we already have. The SS is a great and powerful system that surpasses the 1X.

[@BONES9972]

One X does have limited Quick Resume. You can turn off system with game running power on console and reume games. Also can swap game to app no more than 2 apps. Game to KZbin and back to game.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Yep, I can't remember what Xbox called that version. Quick Resume, when supported, can support up to 5 games and save their instances (assuming they are not an always online game).

[@BaronGlory]

I have the Xbox One X right now and I really really love it, I have some physical games (7 to be exact) so no big deal, and I'm really thinking about getting the Series S, I have a nice 1080p 144hz monitor I play my video games on, and I would really like to take advantage of the 120FPS, it really does make a difference. However I would feel almost "lost" without an optical drive, the Series X is extremely hard to come across where I'm at (Central EU) and I really don't feel like paying €500 ($588) for a Series X. What would you guys do in my shoes?

[@BusyDadGaming]

The higher frame rates are def noticeable and you at least have the equipment to take advantage of it. If you didn’t have a higher refresh rate monitor, I would have said stay with the One X. However, having the higher refresh monitor, I’d go with the Series S. Until you get better hardware to take advantage of the Series X, I wouldn’t worry about that one.

[@xponents77]

@Beni the medium, the matrix awakens, and many more already confirmed

[@TboneTenEighties]

Imo Microsoft dropped the ball with the series s design not incorporating the 3d looking X home button logo on that black fan cover.. would've been so cool imo.

[@BusyDadGaming]

That would have been pretty cool.

[@DogCheese420]

The one x was actually $500 on release. I bought it the week it came out.

[@BusyDadGaming]

You're right, and I got the Scorpio edition and forgot how much it was at launch.

[@DogCheese420]

@@BusyDadGaming No worries man. Great content!

[@BusyDadGaming]

Thanks, I appreciate it and thanks for watching!

[@chadcovey1626]

If you're an.... Average gamer, mid 30s, kids @ home & a wife that despises video games, the S is perfect. I'm pretty sure she still doesn't even know I have one cause it's tucked behind my gaming TV my PS4 and One X were hooked too.... Buuuuut the One is goooooone. Lol

[@RollingUgly69]

I am the 1k subscriber!!! Congratulations 🎉🎊 💪

[@BusyDadGaming]

Thanks, I greatly appreciate it and thanks for watching!

[@thirdmeow2270]

The size of the SSD has absolutely ruined this purchase for me tbh. I think the resolution is a good trade of for ray tracing tbh, but again it's just the size of the harddrive.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Yeah, it's def a challenge. I had a decent amount of storage coming from the Xbox One era that all transferred over. But if someone is brand new, it could become an issue pretty quick.

[@copperbackpack2025]

The One X has a major design flaw. The heat blows right across the HDMI retimer chip. Go to eBay and search Broken Xbox One X and look how many have “display not working.” My brand new 2019 Xbox One X blew its chip after just two days playing Pubg. I would absolutely dump the One X before your retimer chip goes. Yes, Microsoft is aware of this problem but the last on the new One X are out of warranty in the coming weeks. You do you of course but I sold my refurbished One X and got the next gen.

[@BusyDadGaming]

I've heard of this issue, but never ran into it myself. The failure rate on the One X was also withing standard failure rates for tech so I feel this is the luck of the draw.

[@copperbackpack2025]

@@BusyDadGaming Microsoft redesign the heat sink on 2020 models, starting in November 2019. To me, that states that they knew there was a heat issue. Only time will tell but I made a choice to go with the Series S and get rid of my One X. I would just encourage people to do their own research and make a decision that is best for them. I sold my One X for $400 in 2020 and had money left over to buy the Series S. It would be unfortunate to hold onto a console that “could” become a paperweight when you had a chance to trade it for a Series S and not be out a lot of money and have similar graphics.

[@BusyDadGaming]

@@copperbackpack2025 - makes total sense and I would agree that people do their research. I have a Scorpio edition and def put that thing thru the paces and didn’t have any issues. But that’s where failure rates come into play. The One X was discontinued around July 2020, so it wouldn’t make a ton of sense from a fabrication standpoint to alter the process for 6 months worth of units. Any idea why they would have done that? I couldn’t find any redesign documentation so I’m unable to find out why.

[@copperbackpack2025]

@@BusyDadGaming when I was at the Microsoft store in 2019 sending my machine back, they told me that it would be 3 weeks. I was able to speak with one of the reps their and she told me off record that they had seen a lot of One Xs come in with these problems. Warzone first patch also made a lot of consoles produce a lot of heat before they were able to correct the issue. As for the redesigned, there were some YT videos of guys pulling their late models Xs to repaste and finding a completely new heat sink.

[@copperbackpack2025]

@@BusyDadGaming kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZSUpnZuoLiFjbs look at his heat sink.

[@cako7139]

The Xbox One X HDMI Output is acutally 2.1 instead of 2.0.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Good callout. There was a firmware update that enabled it. I don't recall it used for much, but I could be wrong.

[@captaincrunch1707]

Damn, I saw the SS at Wally-World today in the showcase and the HampsterWheel went spinng. My issue is how deeply I've fallen in love with 4k 10bit hdr thru the xbox 1X. Not sure I can go back to OG VCR/1S resolutions for back compat titles. Think I'm just going to wait and enjoy my ps5 but if saw a SX then I'd probably grab it

[@BusyDadGaming]

Makes sense. The One X to the Series X makes the most sense for an upgrade path. Unless you plan to keep the One X and put the Series S in another room. For most, that's a stretch tho.

[@beewalk34]

I came from Ps4 and ended up getting a Series S then a Series X. I love both systems!!! Series S is best per price to performance

[@BusyDadGaming]

Totally agree, it's hard to beat that value. I do love my Series X tho.

[@beewalk34]

@@BusyDadGaming Me too!!! It's my main system. I got turned my Series S into a portable gaming laptop using a Gstory 4k portable integrated monitor. It can run 120FPS @1080p. The screen is 12.5 with Freesync and HDR. It makes it harder to tell the difference between the visuals on that to my X that I run on a Sony Bravia X85J 4k 120hz

[@BusyDadGaming]

That's pretty awesome. I've seen folks hook up the Series S to a portable monitor and use it a ton for travel.

[@03chrisv]

I'd say the Series S is more geared towards 1080 60 or 1440p 30. There's not too many games outside of backwards compatible games that run at 1440p 60. For new games the Series S is definitely a 1080p 60 machine 90% of the time.

[@BusyDadGaming]

I'd agree. That'll most likely be where it lands. We will see how it improves as development locks in on the hardware.

[@lskywalker9381]

I just sold my Series X for £500 and bought a One X second hand for £130. Nothing I’m playing looks any different, to me anyway.

[@BusyDadGaming]

What prompted you to downgrade to a last-gen system?

[@dexietyy7922]

I have the one X and it’s still perfect for me I’m waiting until I get the series X when I can find one in stock lol I was thinking of getting the series S but there’s just not much point plus the 512 GB put me off

[@BusyDadGaming]

Storage can be an issue, but the optical drive is the biggest difference. IF you have a lot of physical media, the Series S makes very little sense.

[@jonathanhughman154]

You can’t get lawn mowing simulator on the one x though…

[@BusyDadGaming]

That's very true.

[@Lozin80]

Excellent videos, you gained a new subscriber. After almost coming close to picking up a One X many times since 2017 I held off and actually ended up skipping the whole Xbox One generation so I went from a 360 to a series X so it was a big change and if I had got a One X I’d probably still would not have picked up a Series X or S yet. I picked up a new tv back on super bowl Saturday and made sure it had 4K120/Freesync ect so I’m good to go, although I’m still trying to get a PS5. Also my last physical media game was Mafia 3 and it’s been all digital ever since.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Awesome, I appreciate the kind words and the sub! That's awesome you went that route. My PS5 is currently collecting dust until Feb comes.

[@Lozin80]

@@BusyDadGaming I’m probably good for a bit as I bought Horizon Zero Dawn just last December and haven’t even played it yet as time is short. So by the time I get to it and finish it I’ll definitely have a PS5 by then and will pick up Horizon Forbidden West. I’ve got way too many games to finish

[@BusyDadGaming]

I don't think I ever finished HZD actually. Ghosts of Tsushima I mowed through, along with God of War. I need to finish the first Horizon before I go and buy another one. I'm with you, I've got way too many games in the backlog, lol.

[@Confederateboy32]

Why pay 70 quid for a digital copy of a game and then you see it in cex for 15 on disc...I'd rather the disc makes more sense

[@BusyDadGaming]

Yeah, it really depends. I'd just wait for a sale on the digital version because I stopped using discs years ago. But for many, disc is their preferred way. It all comes down to use cases.

[@kinglos7840]

I agree with not upgrading. One X and series S are pretty much the same console with pros and cons on both sides. It’s not worth the upgrade unless you’re getting the series X

[@BusyDadGaming]

Agreed. Unless there's a game that is only an X|S game, I wouldn't upgrade. The only caveat to that is if you intend to keep the 1X and get the SS, which is another route.

[@marvinmarimoutou6934]

Have you seen FIFA 22 comparaison beetwen one x, series s and series x ? One x is laughable

[@StRoRo]

One thing you may have to think about soon is soon games will only support the Xbox Series S|X. The higher core count, CPU speed and amount of RAM will start becoming a factor. There are already a small number of games which will not run on Xbox One consoles.

[@BusyDadGaming]

That's a good point and next year, there are a handful that will be only Series games. In 2023, I expect that to become more half and half. With the shortages happening, I'm willing to bet it will allow cross-gen to last longer than it normally would have.

[@hk-sp9rw]

But am curious about something and that is like for next how many years i will be getting new games for xbox one X and atleast how many years till they stop making games for the xbox one x..

[@BusyDadGaming]

That's a good question and Microsoft hasn't given a specific time table for it. Based on the past, you'd probably be looking for about 2ish years, so holiday 2022. However, the difference is that Xbox wants users to still be able to use their older systems by streaming games via those older hardware. I'm not sure what that will look like yet, but it is def a potential option moving beyond developers making games strictly for the Series X|S consoles.

[@copperbackpack2025]

Your HDMI retimer chip is on borrowed time. Go and look on eBay at the broken Xbox One X and see how many are blowing.

[@ScrapKing73]

You said it didn’t make sense for others to upgrade as if everyone has a big physical library. But I’ve been fully digital starting from late in the 360 era, and I’m not alone in having a mostly (or entirely) digital collection. You also suggested people may not have TVs that the Series S can push at high frame rates, but surely more people have a TV that goes to 60 Hz (which is what most Series S titles aim for) than a 4K TV. Add in Quick Resume and fast load times and it was a no-brainer upgrade.

[@BusyDadGaming]

It's a great upgrade for many, but not be for everyone. Totally makes sense what you mentioned.

[@ScrapKing73]

@@BusyDadGaming Agreed that the upgrade wouldn't be worth it for everyone over a One X! I just wanted to address those couple of points, in a video I otherwise think was on target. :) I actually got the Series S in part because it was available (and PS5 and Series X was not). But having had it for a while, it's proven to be a happy accident. I now wouldn't pay the extra for a Series X. I have a TV that can do 4K or 120 FPS, but not both at the same time, so I'd have to choose one or the other if I got a Series X anyway. And since a growing number of games can do 120 FPS on the Series S (and I value frames over resolution), and it's a much cheaper upgrade, and I was able to get it 11 months earlier (and counting!), and I don't care about the size of the internal storage since I was going to buy the 1TB expansion card no matter which one I went with, and it's much smaller and more appropriate for the area I'm using it in than a Series X or the PS5, it's actually now my preferred option anyway. :)

[@sunewjenkuzo2835]

Great video I will most likely just get a series S mostly for the reason that I game on my 144hrz monitor and for the fact that I have no need for 4k and I haven't played any of my games that I have on a disk so for me it would be most worth it to just upgrade from a one x to the one S.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Thanks and makes total sense. For a monitor, I don't use 4k either (I can't tell the difference from that distance anyway) so I have a higher refresh rate monitor as well.

[@starlord5930]

The thing is the Series S is actually free if you have a One X. The trade in value at Gamestop for the One X is 275$ plus 50$ if you're a pro member. I didn't pay a single dollar to get the Series S. And as far as my kids are concerned they're going to be stoked to open it on Christmas. Bought a year of Ultimate Game Pass for 100$ on the Black Friday sales. Pretty much a Game Pass machine for them.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Yeah, the trade-in values for the One X right now are crazy. It's much higher than it was even a year ago. I'm glad you got something that works for your family.

[@yaseene5349]

I've seen the gears 5 comparison and the series s pushes higher res and fidelity then the one x. What about rdna2 and velocity architecture. Amd fsr and all those

[@BusyDadGaming]

RDNA 2, Velocity architecture, and AMD FSR are a few different areas. RDNA 2 is a feature set of the microarchitecture (like raytracing, etc.). Velocity is fast access to assets via the SSD. FSR is essentially an upsampling method. As of right now, they aren't readily available yet. Raytracing is probably the most readily available, but not a ton of games are taking advantage of the velocity aspect yet and extremely few games are using FSR. I'd say we will see way more in the next year will start taking more advantage of the technology, but this early in the generation, it's extremely few and far between.

[@TheBigdan217]

That's a lie

[@BusyDadGaming]

What do you feel is a lie?

[@Astro1554]

no way the series s pushes higher resolution over the xbox one x that is complete bs

[@BusyDadGaming]

The Series S won't match the One X's fidelity. It's not close to graphical horsepower.

[@V3ntilator]

Series S have later proven to be a downgrade vs the old Xbox One X, but is a great upgrade vs Xbox One 2013.

[@BusyDadGaming]

I agree that it's aimed at folks that have the OG Xbox One or One S. For those that have a One X, the Series X makes more sense.

[@Nazrat84]

From what I've seen, the One X is stronger than the Series S and has a disc drive, but the Series S has support for the next-gen versions of multigeneration games and has better, faster storage. This makes the prospect between both pretty difficult since that's a lot of wildly different pros and cons

[@BusyDadGaming]

The One X has more graphical power (resolution), but weaker CPU (in this instance, relating to frame rates). It'll come down to which games you want to play and whether they require X|S. IF you already own a One X, I would say you're better off holding for the Series X. If you don't have it, unless you can get a really good deal on it, I'd say go with the S.

[@Halo9K]

The Series S is in fact more powerful than the One X (I have both) due to 3 generation newer chip set. However, 4K is 4K regardless. The Series S loads waaaay faster than the 1X can even dream about. I keep my 1X in the bedroom but the Series S is hooked up to my 70” in the Living Room.

[@delanescott7872]

@@BusyDadGaming series s does not have higher frame rates than one x!....series s games a 1440p..one x can game at 1440p also, if you go into the display settings on the one x and change it to 1440p you automactically get 120hz @ 1440p. i play my one x on a monitor all the time at 1440p @ 120hz...the series loads games faster and will support next gen games for longer, but if you play both the series s and the one x at 1440p equal resolution the one x is far more powerful with a higher frame rate!

[@Iridiumcosmos]

@@Halo9K He literally just stated that the CPU is a major bottleneck in the One X but the graphical power between them is little between the two. Also in regard to the loading times, you can blame the HDD in the One X for the atrocious loading.

[@Halo9K]

@@Iridiumcosmos The Series S has a more powerful GPU than the 1X..As for the loading times, there's no comparison.

[@strafer8764]

370 gigs of storage space is a joke. That’s good enough for a phone not a gaming system. You can only fit 3-4 triple A titles on there. A terabyte is barely good enough anymore. That’s a big drawback.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Totally agree, and is one of the biggest drawbacks for the system.

[@edwardjr9232]

I got a one x, but I don't have an extensive catalog. Thinking seriously of getting a series s cause I cant seem to grab a x.

[@BusyDadGaming]

The Series X is starting to get a little easier to get, but that isn't saying much. The Series S is easier to get right now, but what are you looking to get the Series S for?

[@edwardjr9232]

I just want a next Gen upgrade. I really want the X, but growing discouraged. Also afraid of getting the S and then having the X becoming available lol. Patience running thin.

[@BusyDadGaming]

@@edwardjr9232 - I don't regret the Series S one bit. I would have eventually gotten one anyway just for the fact that I wanted a Series console in more than just one room and didn't need the latest and greatest for it. May be the same situation, but you'll enjoy it if you choose to go that route.

[@edwardjr9232]

@@BusyDadGaming thanks alot

[@BusyDadGaming]

@@edwardjr9232 - My pleasure and thanks for watching!

[@mr.rodgers9891]

So, the biggest drawback of upgrading from a One X to a Series S is the physical media? What if I primarily play digital already? I do in fact. I use my physical media for playstation but since xbox has gamepass, I don't even really use disks anymore for it.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Unless there's a Series only game or feature that you really want, I'd stick with the One X until you can get a Series X more easily. The main caveat to that is if you plan to keep the One X, then get a Series S for those Series only games that will be coming out in 2022.

[@crazykenbei]

My brother told me he's giving me his Xbox one x when he gets the new Xbox with the new battle field 😆

[@BusyDadGaming]

That's pretty awesome!

[@Mourningstxr]

thank you 🙏🏻 i’ve been really struggling with this, and the lack of a disc drive on the s trumps upgrading for me. i’m glad i’m not the only one who feels that way lmao

[@BusyDadGaming]

It's a big deal for a lot of people and makes it a no brainer which console to go with.

[@deejisasimp]

I have the series s and it gets 1440p 120, and 4k 60

[@vascop3642]

the series S doesn’t support native 4k

[@deejisasimp]

@@vascop3642 it does :/

[@vascop3642]

@@deejisasimp no, it upscales the image with a special hardware part that hides a little the upscale lose of quality

[@BusyDadGaming]

The Series S won't be able to hit native 4k on its own. The only way I could see it hit native would be massive Azure support bolstering it's performance. Otherwise, it'll upscale to 4k and use technology like FidelityFX to improve the native image quality prior to scaling.

[@metv1221]

Series S is better in every way, minus the disk drive... 4k is not better then 60fps upto 120fps. The loading time / quick resume is something of beauty. Now add its small portable form factor... Plus XsS more silent by a long shot over the X1X. It's just better.

[@BusyDadGaming]

The Series S is just awesome. I don't regret mine in any way. Glad you're enjoying it!

[@metv1221]

@@BusyDadGaming I have both XsX and XsS, use remote play alot. Straight from Xbox to surface pro and moving around the house is lovely. Just like that, TV is howevers now.

[@BusyDadGaming]

I've been toying with that and streaming. It has been pretty cool.

[@metv1221]

@@BusyDadGaming Yes, one of the most unspoken plus of the Xbox this generation! SSD is still my most favorite feature, then every thing else just is surplus. This is going to be some generation for all gamers.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Yep and it's going to be awesome. Really enjoying the games for the generation.

[@kynoch7056]

Great vid man you seem like a nice genuine guy

[@BusyDadGaming]

Thanks, I appreciate it and thanks for watching!

[@switchunboxing]

True if your TV can’t do 120fps then it won’t help you to have a series for those framerates, but I don’t think that means you still can’t benefit from the better frame rates? When I use the game on the Xbox one X 5 years ago it still seemed 30fps sadly was still the standard. Some games were offering options.. but on my TV, 30fps is awful and jarring. What I wouldn’t give for every game to be 60fps. Like I couldn’t even play games like fallout 4 and dishonored, the screen tearing was just awful. So if games like that, got a bump, I think that might be worth it. But overall, I’m actually surprised at how close these are. I’m glad I watched this review. Sounds like you’re saying games look better on the Xbox One X. That’s so weird because they also say that the series S has like the same processor as the series X, and plays all of the same games. It’s kind of weird, and really stupid, what these companies are doing these days. Like the iPhone. You can get an iPhone 14 when you’re used to an iPhone 12 Pro, pay more..and lose features. I’m not sure if it’s greedy corporations trying to pull a fast one, or just the level of plateau. We are with technology now. Maybe a mixture of both

[@tommynobaka]

If you don't have a 4k TV/Display there's no point in going next gen because you can't see the graphical changes unless you're really anal about load speeds and frame rates. That can easily be solved by a plugin SSD

[@BusyDadGaming]

Frame rates, at least for me, were a big deal. Having an RTX 3080 hooked up to a 1440p 165hz monitor, I def notice a difference. So having the same for console I beg enjoyed. Most titles are upsampled to 4k and won't run at 120hz so the 4k aspect isn't as big of a deal for me.

[@Halo9K]

That’s why the SS is perfect! You don’t have to buy a new super expensive TV but can still enjoy great graphics and fast load times and fast boot up as well.

[@ignskeletons]

I found a guy in my neighborhood who was moving states the very next day and he sold me his Xbox One X for $200 cash and it was one of the best purchases I've ever made. Yes it's the older generation but it's the best of the older generation and I feel like I get way more than $200 of performance out of it. I mostly play Overwatch on it but it can play Jedi Fallen Order really well :) I'm happy with the old one

[@BusyDadGaming]

That makes sense and for $200, it's hard to go wrong on that one. IF you can get a One X for $200 or less, I would entertain it compared to the Series S. At least at this point until they become more readily available.

[@rizzzzzza4643]

Easy answer, would you rather play halo infinite at 4K 30 on the one x or an unstable 60fps at 1440p? Or would you rather get a stable 60fps at 1440p on the series s? If you’re a casual go ahead and stick with the resolution the one x offers, but you’re going to get a better experience overall on the series s.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Halo Infinite on the Series X and Series S looked awesome. By the time the technical preview came around, I didn't have my One X anymore so I couldn't test it, but performance wise it was awesome on the Series consoles.

[@scissortongue5772]

Halo Infinite is nowhere near 1440p 60fps on the Series S. It’s sub 1080p

[@alecatttheman896]

This comment didn't age well Halo infinite on Xbox Series S offers a locked 1080p for Quality and dynamic 1080p for its 60 FPS Mode and the Xbox One X serves up dynamic 4K (average 1800p) for Quality and a dynamic 1440p (1260p average) for its 60 FPS Mode.

[@rizzzzzza4643]

@@alecatttheman896 Shit happens, sometimes you’re right, sometimes you’re wrong.

[@alecatttheman896]

@@rizzzzzza4643 wow a mature answer man 👏🏿

[@subzero-dk4428]

Biggest reason to upgrade from one x to series s is you will not be able to play all games on one x ....some new games are only next gen!

[@BusyDadGaming]

That's very true, but very few as of right now. As of right now, the biggest thing are features games are presenting that are only on current-gen (FIFA as an example). If you're going after the highest fidelity, Series X makes the most sense, but if you don't really care and just want the most recent features, Series S will get you there.

[@jarredjones3719]

Outriders on Xbox one X- 4K 30 Outriders on Xbox series S- 4K 60 Yea I’d upgrade

[@BusyDadGaming]

It looks like Outriders on the Series S ranges between 720p and 1080p and then upsampled to 1440p and at times 4k. It does have the ability to hit 60 fps tho, which is quite a feat.

[@BusyDadGaming]

@Loso Banks - Upsampling from 720p to 4k is no bueno. That's a horrible image and you'll def notice.

[@9eRw1n]

Still have an Xbox One in 2023! Not sure what to get yet. I don't play as frequently as I used to

[@BusyDadGaming]

I feel ya. Lucky if I get a few hours a week right now. Series S or X, depending on budget.

[@9eRw1n]

@@BusyDadGaming thanks. Yes. I still enjoy gaming as I grew up with my Nintendo OG. Love COD. Just don’t know if don’t play as much if I can justify the X haha

[@palebrow1673]

I would agree but the thing is that developers are putting a lot stress in the one x, so much that I have to have a constant fan blowing on my One X, if I don’t my game will crash therefore causing my Xbox to freeze which will turn my Xbox off (it’s getting bad). Especially with games like the MCC, 343 are putting so much stuff in the game it’s insane.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Yeah, plus the One X does have thermal issues at times as well so will contribute to crashing.

[@drummer7557]

And actually it comes stock with a 2.0HDMI cord in the box. Doesn't benefit from a 2.1 HDMI.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Yep, good call out. Both systems come with an HDMI 2.0 cable.

[@thomasward00]

I have a One S, I'm just waiting until more Series X come out, the Disk drive is important for older games and for movies. No need to cheap out.

[@BusyDadGaming]

If you have a lot of physical media, the Series S doesn't make a ton of sense for sure. Go after the Series X, but I wouldn't buy a One X unless your One S died and you got a decent deal on it.

[@thomasward00]

@@BusyDadGaming Agree 100%. These shortages creates a seller's market for many items.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Yeah, it's a crazy period of time.

[@libertyprime2852]

Just got a series s. Not kidding when I tell you RDR2 has WORSE graphics on the series s than the Xbox one X (that I already owned) I assume it’s because the game isn’t optimized yet but it’s actually insane how all it is is the devs needing to update the game to make it “next gen”

[@BusyDadGaming]

Yeah, RDR2 hasn't had any work done on it from an optimization perspective for Series S. At least not that I've seen anyway. The One X is more powerful than the Series S in terms of resolution and since RDR2 hasn't had FPS boost applied, it'll still be at 30fps.

[@JackieFuckingChan]

If you have a One X, just replace your HDD with an SDD. It will be more powerful than the Series S in every way.

[@BusyDadGaming]

That's def an option if someone is comfortable enough to do so. An external SSD can be pretty fast as well, so there are at least options in terms of loading times.

[@cambuchanan5836]

Man the jump from one x to series s is HUGE. That one x feels like an original Xbox one now.

[@BusyDadGaming]

The FPS difference is what I noticed the most. I personally would take a lower resolution with higher FPS. At least on first person shooters or anything that has high speed to it.

[@RKCorinth]

I couldn't believe how small the Series S was when I first unboxed the thing.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Yeah, it's crazy how small it is. The thing goes pretty much anywhere.

[@pizzahut235]

The refresh argument sounded kind of weak. The argument could be made for a series x get a series s if you are more digital which is the direction we are going. On top of that it’s steadily available and the price range is beyond amazing

[@BusyDadGaming]

The refresh rate is kind of a big deal. Going from 30hz to 60hz is very noticeable to most. I do agree that it's way more available and the price range is fantastic.

[@gamenightwithjamiibo]

I still have an xbox one x and I’m satisfied. I have no problem playing any new games.

[@BusyDadGaming]

The One X will be good for at least the next year or two. Next year we'll start to see the first group of games that are Series only games, with less cross-gen games happening in 2023. At that point it'll either be upgrade or stream on Game Cloud.

[@philbrown9764]

I had the Xbox One S, a few years ago, until it died. Then I traded it in on a Xbox One X and it ran great for a couple of years. I just sold it back to the game store near me and got quite a bit for it. In fact, it was way more than I expected. If it wasn’t for a very good and long time friend, who hooked me up with a new Halo Series X, I’d still have it.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Yeah, the One X is a great console. It's crazy how much they are selling for right now.

[@winterlego1102]

@@BusyDadGaming should I get a 1x for halo or would I regret it

[@BusyDadGaming]

@ItsWinterG - What do you have now?

[@philbrown9764]

@@BusyDadGaming I know! On Amazon, a week ago, they were selling for $1400. It makes me wonder if Amazon is getting a cut from the scalpers.

[@BusyDadGaming]

Amazon sellers do pay a percentage to Amazon for listing on the site, but no clue what the split is. There's no way someone should buy a One X for that much, let alone a Series X. That's just crazy. Well, that's subjective at this point anyway, lol.

[@keithhogan7836]

I don't have many games physically. GameStop gave me $330 in trade in credit for my one x. Got the series s for nothing but a trade!

[@BusyDadGaming]

It's crazy how good the deals are to trade-in the One X right now. Glad you got straight up.

[@ChanticoChulo]

These 2 are for different audiences. If you have a 4k tv don't do it looks horrible and if you only have a 4k 60 tv you won't be getting better frame rates.

[@BusyDadGaming]

I agree that they are being aimed at two different audiences. The Series S has looked good in my experience for TV's that are 4K and 50" and below. Once I started going above that, it became easier to see the upsampling.

[@poggers9607]

I'm selling my one x for the series s , I don't have any physical games because I mainly play from the game pass , the loading times of the series s will spare me a lot of time of waiting games to load and will give me more time to play cuz of my limited time from work

[@BusyDadGaming]

Makes total sense, and when you have a lot of restrictions on time gaming, the Series S really is the better option.

[@hassangaming7758]

I am new to xbox,series s is my first ever console and im proud to be its owner.Seeing microsoft buying major companies etc and insanely good games like forza halo and GAMEPASS that thing is amazing

[@BusyDadGaming]

I'm really enjoying the direction Microsoft is taking with Xbox. They are being very aggressive and being very pro-consumer. I hope they stay that course though.

[@switchunboxing]

Like one to one bottom line, which one is going to run games better? I guess new games for example. Like Elden Ring or Sonic Frontiers? I’m all digital anyway. But it’s funny it sounds like I really could just stick with my One X if I barely play Xbox. I’m not sure a series s would necessarily be what gets me back into it. 🤔

[@BusyDadGaming]

Quick Resume is very cool, I wish Playstation would steal that, lol. If you already have a One X, there's still no point to buy, even now. Not until a game that is Series specific game, I'd hold off.

[@MR_POPSICLES]

When everyone else upgraded from a one x or s and you upgrade from an og xbox one wow this series x is nice.

[@BusyDadGaming]

That will def feel like you just jumped multiple generations for sure. Glad you're enjoying it!