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Is the Series S worth it?
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vaibhavpisal
Member
If you can't stretch for X, absolutely go for it.
Personally I think it works better as minimalistic, solo machine, with no other system to distract you.
There is nothing better if you want simple, no nonsense machine.
Personally I think it works better as minimalistic, solo machine, with no other system to distract you.
There is nothing better if you want simple, no nonsense machine.
veterangamerUK
Member
not if you’re used to the graphic fidelity of the ps5. I have a ps5 and an OLED and could tell the difference of the S. get a second hand series x
spons
Gold Member
Works fine for me, but now that feature parity is ditched I suppose in absolute terms, the value of the machine is less than that of the Series X.
Just make sure you're fine with less graphical fidelity, also in backwards compatible games which play in a lower resolution than even the One X.
Just make sure you're fine with less graphical fidelity, also in backwards compatible games which play in a lower resolution than even the One X.
killatopak
Member
Honestly, it's just better to get an X. However the S isn't bad either. You just have to accept the limitations it has.
Magic Carpet
Member
I think it’s at least $100 USD too expensive and really needs to be dropped on price more than that.
$159.99. Is what it should beprices at for me to think it’s worth it.
$159.99. Is what it should beprices at for me to think it’s worth it.
spons
Gold Member
I agree, especially the 1TB version is just way too expensive for the hardware it offers. A 100 bucks more than it gets you a PS5.
LordOfChaos
Member
It's a perfectly fine machine to add to your PS5 for Xbox Gamepass
Do I notice the visual cut, yes, but it still keeps most of what is current gen
Do I notice the visual cut, yes, but it still keeps most of what is current gen
ReBurn
Gold Member
This. Or get a cheap one second hand.
I like mine a lot, but I got it for free. It has done a solid job of every game I've played on it. I have it connected to a 1080p TV and most bigger games are 30 FPS but it does an ok job. For most of what's on gamepass, which is what you say you're interested in, it will do a good job.
onnextflix5
Member
It was great when ms allowed emulation, but now it’s kind of crap unless you there is 6-7 Xbox exclusive games ur interested in, I would avoid.
ReBurn
Gold Member
You can still use it for emulation. You just have to pay $20 one time to switch between dev mode and retail mode.
Sethbacca
Member
I had one for a bit, got it when it was under $200 on a whim. Used it a little bit but barely, and mostly for emulation of retro systems. Once MS started cracking down on that I didn't feel like dealing with dev mode and traded it in when Gamestop had the $250 trade in deal. Realistically, if you have even a moderately decent older PC you can get the same gaming experience, the real question is whether you want a plug and play experience on your tv.
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
Its a perfectly capable gamepass/xcloud machine to pair with a PS5 to play gamepass stuff cheaply as long as expectations are kept in check
Rykan
Member
This number is referring to Xbox series sales over a particular period. Not series consoles as a whole. We don't know the exact split of Series S/Series X sales.
Sure, it's capable of it, but that doesn't change the fact that every single other platform Gamepass is available on is better suited for it. Gamepass allows you to download and play a lot of games. Series S console has the lowest SSD space available, and every game you play on it will be the worst version of that game. The only reason people call it a "Gamepass" machine is because it doesn't have a disk drive. Every other aspect of the console is uniquely unsuitable to take advantage of most of Gamepass' benefits.
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phant0m
Member
Yup. PC/PS5 are my main systems. I have a Series S as a media console and Game Pass machine. No complaints and definitely worth. The new UI is even finally decent
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
You are correct XCloud is powered by Series X series but run as Series S profiles.
My experience is way different playing on a Series S that my nephew brought over
He was into games very fast and even on one of my 4k TVs even a game like Flight Sim looked and ran fairly decently but all of this may revolve around me having 5 gig speeds internet as well
twilo99
Member
I’m not sure why a lot of people think it only works on a 1080p panel, I’ve got mine hooked to a 4k tv and I don’t see any major issues unless you pixel peep.
Buying a used series s for under $200 and spending the rest on gamepass also applies.. that’s what I did and it’s working out for me.
Buying a used series s for under $200 and spending the rest on gamepass also applies.. that’s what I did and it’s working out for me.
ResilientBanana
Member
As an owner of a Series S, I bought mine for $150 from Verizon when they had a flash deal, and it's been worth every penny. Between gamepass and being able to try games via the cloud and being able to play and sync my game saves while away from my console is a huge plus and a great experience. Only word of advice, buy it for cheap if you can.
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HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
100% agree and have said this before when it was hooked up to my TV and having the Series X sitting next to it if you left the room and let me switch consoles and ask a person walking in and standing at a regular TV distance they would be hard pressed to pick which was which
twilo99
Member
OP would be better off asking here instead where most people actually own the thing:
Reddit - Dive into anything
www.reddit.com
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GHG
Member
OP would be better off asking here instead where most people actually own the thing:
Reddit - Dive into anything
Ah yes, when in doubt refer to an echo-chamber.
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
As long as you understand that you are going to get cut features. Not guaranteed 60 fps on all games etc then I think it's a great ourchase and an awesome machine.
I own two now.
I own two now.
Not an internet issue.
FunkMiller
Gold Member
Ebay is a thing. Better a second hand X than a new S. Still more... but worth it more.
FunkMiller
Gold Member
Series X is not worth it because of the Series S.
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
I will admit I haven't tried Starfield over Xcloud and most games we played were not terribly demanding outside of Flight Sim which surprised me how well it ran and how quickly he would get into the scenarios as we competed who could get the better grades at extremely hard landings
Kataploom
Gold Member
So any console lol.
Series S is great if you want a cheap console that gets all games, specially if you play on a 1080p or 1440p screen, like a PC monitor as many people currently do. I've noticed there are lots of people which gaming setup is a PC desk + PC chair + PC Monitor + Consoles instead of PC lol, that may be the reason why Series S is selling well in 3rd world countries.
GHG
Member
Banjo64
cumsessed
It’s fine that you have that opinion. In my opinion I’d just stick with a PS5 if I was the OP
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
Agreed as long as people understand that going in then its a great machine for what its aimed to do
Ignore the PR stuff which hurt this machine a lot
VitoNotVito
Member
No, it's not.
OrtizTwelve
Member
It's a very good machine for the price. First party XBOX games all run and look great. If your intention is mostly gamepass titles, you won't be disappointed.
Yes, it's not Series X hardware, but that's not the point of the Series S. In most cases, visual differences between Series S and Series X versions aren't that noticeable if you're a casual gamer.
Yes, it's not Series X hardware, but that's not the point of the Series S. In most cases, visual differences between Series S and Series X versions aren't that noticeable if you're a casual gamer.
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Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
No.
Moriarty1889
Member
The Series X is far superior imo. You also get the disc drive as well.
lughnasadh123
Member
As a budget gamer looking to cut costs and don't mind 1080/30 fps - obviously, yes.
Wanting better graphics/performance out of those huge AAA games is also valid while saving up for a sale.
My question is really just how bad do you want to series/game pass train?
Wanting better graphics/performance out of those huge AAA games is also valid while saving up for a sale.
My question is really just how bad do you want to series/game pass train?
justiceiro
Marlboro: Other M
100%. Best purchase I made since Nintendo DS. You already have a PS5, so I doubt you will buy a lot or dedicate enough time to it for even care about graphical performance. You can subscribe for game pass for a month, test every you want and then go back to PS5 until the selection changes significantly.
EverydayBeast
thinks Halo Infinite is a new graphical benchmark
Series x is bigger faster and stronger but I will say series s can play games, its a capable machine.
MarkMe2525
Member
My daughter has the S and I have the X. I play on it every once in awhile. It really is perfectly adequate and a neat little machine. Not once did I think I was missing out on anything when I spend time with it.
cireza
Member
And never get to experience Panzer Dragoon Orta in 4K@60fps ? Sonic Generations in 4K@60fps ? FF XIII trilogy in 4K@60fps ? FF XII as well ? Jet Set Radio ? Guardian Heroes ? Otogi ? Etc...It’s fine that you have that opinion. In my opinion I’d just stick with a PS5 if I was the OP
It is worth it even only for the BC effort, and you get first party games that run really well.
If OP has the time available, it will definitely expand his horizons, rather than being stuck on PS5.
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Elysium44
Banned
Most games which are 60 on X are 60 on S, it's only a few that aren't AFAIK. Check on a case by case basis but unless it's changed since I last paid attention, 30 is the exception unless it's also 30 on the X. (For both first and third party.)
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StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Save up cash and get X.
Not only much more powerful, but it has a disc drive (if you care), and also 1TB space. The 512gb Series S SSD is really like 400 I think after all the OS overhead. You can only get S/X system benefits when games are installed on the SSD. 400 gb is not a lot of space for gaming since some games are 100 gb alone.
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