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[SCB3]

Let me pre empt this with a few things:

• I have a separate room that I prefer to game in, this has my PC and Switch in
• In their I have a 1440p monitor
• In the living room I do have a 65" 4k TV
• I will eventually get a Series X in there when I see a good bundle either way, right now my XOX is there
• I went all digital this gen anyway, so physical games I pretty much limit to Switch as Nintendo's account sharing is God awful for families

So my issue, or rather question is, I currently have a Series S pre-ordered and the money for it, but should I either upgrade to a Series X or use the extra cash on some games (I have GPU for the next 2 years anyway) such as assassin's creed valhalla?

Is a Series S gonna be enough for that monitor or is going for the Series X just a better option?

 

[DaleinCalgary]

Did you order the 1TB expansion card? Its going to have probably less than 400 GB of space.

If not buy a series X instead.

 

[SCB3]

Did you order the 1TB expansion card? Its going to have probably less than 400 GB of space.

If not buy a series X instead.

Good point, I mean I have an external HDD that I use now ( I can use BC games from that, I'm not that bothered about long load times sometimes)

 

[Rolla]

Series X all day.

 

[MrS]

Has to be the X if you can afford it. S just can't compete.

 

[Hendrick's]

For your use case, I would stick with the S.

 

[Fart Knight]

Be a bigballer like us and go for the X.

 

[New Yorks Finest]

The way I look at it OP, since, I mean you already spending $299 why not adding another 2 hunnit and bringing ho.e the real deal Series X, the most powe..

Right? Just avoiding the hassle later on of getting rid of S for an X.

 

[danielJackson]

If you plan to use it at room with PC, doesnt most/all games come for PC too? If that is the case, I would not get either one

I would wait until good bundles or sales come.

If all games wont come for PC, then I would get the x, as s is just too weak and it will show up later in the gen

 

[SCB3]

The way I look at it OP, since, I mean you already spending $299 why not adding another 2 hunnit and bringing ho.e the real deal Series X, the most powe..

Right? Just avoiding the hassle later on of getting rid of S for an X.

I'd be getting both a X and S eventually unless I get a good enough Monitor for 4k gaming which until I upgrade my PC I won't be for a while

 

[Balducci30]

I was in a similar position wondering which to get - but if you’re planning to do it anyway just trade in the s for series x. It’s got a disc drive and stuff and that way you don’t gotta worry about it.

 

[DESTROYA]

The way I look at it OP, since, I mean you already spending $299 why not adding another 2 hunnit and bringing ho.e the real deal Series X, the most powe..

Right? Just avoiding the hassle later on of getting rid of S for an X.

For $200 more you can get the most powerful hoe ?
What if she breaks something that should never be broken.

 

[Riven326]

Let me pre empt this with a few things:

• I have a separate room that I prefer to game in, this has my PC and Switch in
• In their I have a 1440p monitor
• In the living room I do have a 65" 4k TV
• I will eventually get a Series X in there when I see a good bundle either way, right now my XOX is there
• I went all digital this gen anyway, so physical games I pretty much limit to Switch as Nintendo's account sharing is God awful for families

So my issue, or rather question is, I currently have a Series S pre-ordered and the money for it, but should I either upgrade to a Series X or use the extra cash on some games (I have GPU for the next 2 years anyway) such as assassin's creed valhalla?

Is a Series S gonna be enough for that monitor or is going for the Series X just a better option?

PS5.

 

[Breakage]

Personally I'd never consider the Series S.

 

[SCB3]

PS5.

Not until new games come down to a more reasonable amount on there £70 for new games is far too much right now

 

[FrankWza]

If your tv does hdmi 2.1 get the x. If not stick with s for now

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

X, if you can afford it.

 

[Riven326]

Not until new games come down to a more reasonable amount on there £70 for new games is far too much right now

Do what I do. Wait for everything to go on sale. Doesn't take long.

 

[-Arcadia-]

I’d wait a bit before making the decision. Microsoft says Xbox Series S is a 1440p console, but there’s been some talk that it’s more of a 1080p one.

Likewise, we don’t know if settings in games will also be tuned a bit down.

Just see how the Series S turns out. If it does turn out well, and you don’t mind deleting games when done, I’d have to say, it does sounds like a good choice for you.

Edit: O, and preorders are almost impossible to find right now. If you want an X, you might be waiting a while.

 

[prinz_valium]

Me neither.
But probably the X

 

[SCB3]

I’d wait a bit before making the decision. Microsoft says Xbox Series S is a 1440p console, but there’s been some talk that it’s more of a 1080p one.

Likewise, we don’t know if settings in games will also be tuned a bit down.

Just see how the Series S turns out. If it does turn out well, and you don’t mind deleting games when done, I’d have to say, it does sounds like a good choice for you.

Edit: O, and preorders are almost impossible to find right now. If you want an X, you might be waiting a while.

I lucked out and have both pre-ordered ATM, I'll be cancelling one if I can't afford it

 

[SCB3]

If you plan to use it at room with PC, doesnt most/all games come for PC too? If that is the case, I would not get either one

I would wait until good bundles or sales come.

If all games wont come for PC, then I would get the x, as s is just too weak and it will show up later in the gen

Unfortunately until I can upgrade my PC I'm limited to lower settings on some newer games, Cyberpunk should be fine and I bought that the other day on GOG ready to go, by AC Valhalla, Watch Dogs Legion and so on are gonna struggle on a 1060 6gb

3080 is the upgrade to it I want with a new job next year I think

 

[New Yorks Finest]

For $200 more you can get the most powerful hoe ?
What if she breaks something that should never be broken.

Oopsie meant to say "home"

 

[reinking]

X

 

[GamerEDM]

Series X if it is your primary console Series S if secondary console . I Mainly game on Playstation so i will go for the series S when they have more exclusives.

 

[Kodiak]

I guarantee you the Series S will not hit the 1440p target most of the time. It is going to be a FHD machine.

Get the XSX if you can afford it.

Get the S if you plan to use a 1080p monitor / TV.

 

[Azurro]

The Series S won't be enough to run most games at 1440p, it will be mostly a 1080p machine, get the Series X.

 

[kikonawa]

neither, you have allready a xbox. you can by the x later on when there are some games worth it

 

[Justin9mm]

There is no debate, if you want proper next gen you need the Series X.

The series S is already nerfed and we are starting to hear rumours of Series S struggling to crack 1440p on next gen games.

 

[Pankratous]

You already have a PC? Then you already have an Xbox Series.

 

[Antwix]

There is no debate, if you want proper next gen you need the Series X.

The series S is already nerfed and we are starting to hear rumours of Series S struggling to crack 1440p on next gen games.

Exactly. If you're planning on going all-digital, Series S has quite the small storage in it. Series X at least will get you quite a bit more storage space until the expansion card comes down in price a bit. Plus if you're interested in backwards compatible games, disc versions may be the only way to play some older games. Not to mention, you'll get the most powerful version immediately instead of upgrading down the line. At least, those are the reasons I went for the Series X.

 

[AgentP]

PC + monitor, why spend anything on a Xbox?

 

[dano1]

The S should have never been made. So series X

 

[Potato Chip PRO]

SX to last the entirety of 9th gen

 

[The Hamburglar]

Do you live in a cardboard box?

 

[Dr Bass]

Get the X. With the 500GB storage I just don't see how the value prop is there for the S long term at their relative prices.

 

[McHuj]

I would go for the X.

ive never regretted getting the higher end model of anything, but there have been many cases where I’ve wished I hadn’t cheaper out and but the cheaper model.

I don’t think you’ll regret getting the X, you may have regrets with the S.

 

[hyperbertha]

I hear the Xbox One S is the one to go for.

 

[hououinkyouma00]

For your use case, I would stick with the S.

I’d probably agree with this.

However if you ever plan on expanding storage then just get an X. The S with the expansion card is more expensive then a X.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Reminds me of “which phone should I get” thread, if you can afford the X skip the S.

 

[teezzy]

When in doubt, go for the more powerful device with more options.

This way you won't be wishing you hadn't gone for the weaker one with less options later on down the line.

 

[chimpsteaks]

Series S might not even be able to run Modern Warfare by the time the next update rolls out

 

[Brofist]

Just get the X unless finances are the issue

 

[Nothing Unusual]

I went for the Xbox series PC. (not my pic but I have the same thing)

 

[base]

Choose wisely and don't make a mistake by buying one x. Lots of people did it by mistake

 

[JohnnyFootball]

Series X.

Series S is for losers.

 

[Trogdor1123]

I personally love the s, seems pretty great.

X is good too for sure but the s fits your needs pretty well.

 

[odhiex]

I'm interested in the Series S, but I want to see it more in actions. I wanted a relatively cheap machine for gamepass.

As of now, MS seems to push its marketing towards XBOX series X more than series S.

 

[evanft]

Neither.

 

[Aidah]

Given the price of the storage expansion and that X gives you double the storage, I'd just go for X. Unless you only want it for light use.

If your PC is only a 1060 and it's going to be a while before you upgrade, then more of a reason to get an X, as it'll be a real upgrade over anything you currently have, and so a lot more exciting.