Just bought the series S. It looks great, loads fast and plays next gen games. I'll upgrade in a couple years when the series X is easier to find. It's worth it people
thanks for this comment, i tried getting the SX on walmart app, i was in line to get one, and they kicked me outta line and " sold out " ... so i got the SS instead and can't wait til it arrives
yeah i tried to set my goal for the series X or for the PS5 but those are currently being sold at 1.43k US dollars while the series S is being sold for 300-400 US dollars big price difference
Series s is PERFECT for PlayStation players who want to expand their gaming library. After getting my ps5 I wanted a cheap way into the Xbox ecosystem and this has been an amazing console that I honestly grew to appreciate more than the ps5 due to the small size and price
Exactly what I’m looking for my whole life I been having both and now it’s hard to find a ps5 so I decided to switch back after two years and I needed a next gen console this might be it
This little console is definitely worth it if you get the game pass, and the seagate expansion card as well as an external drive for game saves. The Series S is a really great console for people who want next gen gaming without spending an upwards of $600+.
$600? I bought it off the xbox store for $499..... I would rather spend $200 more considering I will have this console for at least 5 years.$200 is just a few new games, why not get the console that will stand up through the years and is overall a far superior experience. Oh, and I can buy CHEAP used 360 one and x games, and when im done, I can sell them. Ill likely get more than $200 just in selling my used games I no longer play.
@@BeardedDragonMan1997for people like me it’s good, I already have the best gaming system on the market the PS5 just wanted a way to play Xbox exclusives.
The deal breaker for me is not having a disc drive when I've amassed a huge collection of physical discs. That's why I got the Series X. However, for anyone new to Xbox or someone who doesn't own physical discs, this is a great purchase.
@@-ta-1 despite how good or bad the game is. bf2042 on the series s looks no better than the one x. So if that is the case with cross gen games i can see the series s being very underwhelming when playing more demanding games in the future. Instead of this i prefer the series x. That is the actual current gen console. Or if it is too expensove just get the ps5 digital
See, I don't own any Xbox discs since I've been a switch gamer for a while now, and I got the series s because I need some of that halo and Forza action. Did I make a good purchase with the S?
I definitely have no complaints with the Series S. From what I've seen 1440 is still more than adequate for graphics and it runs super smooth and is still a very quick console.
This console is perfect for me. Had it 4 months now and with gamepass so worth it. I only play 4 games at a time and rotate as and when needed so storage really isnt an issue for me. Great quality video by the way!
@@DA11111111 you can pay a monthly fee and download from the Xbox library, most games are over 6 months old, new games aren’t on it initially except Microsoft games or you can download games for full price from the Xbox store if you don’t want to pay a monthly fee
Just a reminder that you can buy an external Hard Drive for storage on your Series S. Last gen games will run just fine on the external drive, but for current gen, you could just do what i do and leave a bit of room on the HDD to transfer games between both storages. This way you can keep all your current gen games downloaded. You'll just have to transfer them between storages to play which takes 5-10 minutes depending on the game size. But it's cheaper than buying an official SSD.
I mean transferring games from an external hard drive might be slower than downloading them, depending on what internet connection you have, but I'd imagine most people already have ~100-1000 mbps.
@@mataskart9894 it took 30-40 minutes for all of cold war to transfer between my external to my internal since i was selling my external. downloading CW took 5 full days of nonstop downloading tho
@@aidenohair9358 I mean it took me ~29 minutes to download all of Cold War, but that's with a reasonably fast gigabit connection, afaik there are quite a lot of places without cheap/fast internet
I have a series s and I LOVE it. It’s amazing. I also have game pass ultimate and this console is just outstanding for the price. Don’t need or want a disc drive. My only complaint would be that there isn’t a ton of storage.
@@InnovateUBusiness Yup. I currently have a 500GB hard drive connected to the Xbox, and that stores all of my games that do not require the internal SSD. Once cheaper alternatives to Xbox’s expansion card come out, I might consider getting on of those.
@@OwenRozeboom Yeah man, The only problem is for me and it is kinda stupid is the colour, I know it's new but I wish it was white, because white x box series s and controller now a black and green drive, but I found a way to fix it :D
I realized real fast the storage is enough for me. I'm worried about performance on games a few years down the road as I really like 60 fps, but for now the series s feels perfect for 1080p TVs
1440p is not the maximum resolution of the Series S. It's simply a recommended target for developers, but developers are free to exceed it (or not meet it) depending on how technically demanding their game is. A number of titles run at true 4k on the S. Also, FH4 actually runs at 1080p on the Series S, not 1440p. In fact, 1080p rather than 1440p seems to be the norm for AAA titles optimized for the S.
it actually seems to dip very often below 1080p. On anything but a 1080p monitor the Series S looks awful. I bought one and immediately noticed it wasn't native 1080p at all, much closer to 900-720p
Picked up an Xbox Series S 💚 and it's been a wonderful compliment to the PS5. Great for online games with mates for who have xbox and Gamepass is just stunning value for money.
@@scorpiocara6798 it's a game subscription service where you can get the latest Xbox releases on the day they release for no extra cost. They also have a back catalogue of games you can play
@@firemusic412 I´m a multi consolero and don`t understand the popularity of the playstation since the XBox One X. MS had the better console and gamepass ist real amazing. I use the PS4 only for a week or two when exclusives came out. This time i`ve buyed a Series X and wait until lower prices for PS5. And a slime version. This white monstrum is ugly as hell and looks like any Apple snob kids dream.
Haha, I'm the opposite. I use my PS5 more than my Series X, regardless of Game Pass. Those exclusive games really require too much time, so almost none is left for other titles.
I've been looking at getting a next generation console for quite some time now but the release of Halo: Infinite finally pushed me over the edge and I opted for a Series S ! I meandered my way into the local Gamestop and asked if they had any in stock and to my surprise they did ! I usually play on a 24" computer monitor so I really don't care for 4K and before this console I only played Warzone so this console is perfect at its price point :-) I'm just happy I can finally put my jet-engine launch PS4 to rest hahaha
I've owned both and the Series S has a special place in my heart. I love the X but unless you're rocking a TV that supports 4K120 w/ VRR, the Series S is just fine. Also, it's SO tiny and it's amazing what a quiet beast it is. But definitely buy the storage expansion card, regardless of which one you buy.
@@kalvinbaber5484 Seagate Expansion 2TB external drive is all you need. It’s on sale for 70 bucks right now and it’s the most recommended from what I’ve seen. Also affordable.
I picked up a Series S this summer and have loved it so far. For me it came down to having an older TV as well as availability of the Series X. For someone who doesn't get into the nitty gritty of tech specs, games look plenty good enough for me right now. Over time i'm sure the X will further out pace the S so I do plan to upgrade in a year or 2 when I buy a newer TV. Plus I was able to sell Xbox One S for $225 so my up front cost to upgrade was ultimately quite minimal!
Update to this: I got a Series S shortly after this comment and I've had it for about 2 months now. it's fantastic. I love it. The internal storage is small, but I spent $50 on a 2tb external drive and I just store all my games on there and copy over the ones I'm currently playing to the internal. The copying process is pretty quick for even the biggest games. It's reasonably convient.
The series S also has a developer mode which allows for emulation. From what I’ve heard, the series s runs ps2/GameCube games pretty well. If you’re that type of person, I highly recommend you go down that route.
Great review! One note though: the games can render and output 4K on the Series S. They are not limited to 1440p. See Ori and the Will of the Wisps and The Touryst for examples. The box advertises "1440p" to set your expectations that games will generally not be 4K, whereas the Series X can frequently hit native 4K. I'd say that most AAA games are closer to 1080p @ 60Hz on Series S, but they look phenomenal with modern antialiasing, a high quality video scaler, and HDR. There are also many games that can run at 120Hz on Series S, which is no joke.
The Series S is plain amazing, especially with GamePass and if you are into backward compatibility gaming. I've just completed the entire Gears series on 360 because I never got to play them back in the day (Gears 1 to Judgment) and it's been a pure blast. You can also find an online list of all the games who received an FPS boost (including Xbox and Xbox 360 games) so there's that too. Some are now locked at 60 and some are even at 120 FPS. Yes my last name is Spencer how did you know?
I think there is more dynamic discussion that could have been given on the storage. As you can get a really cheap 2-4tb hard drive that can store your Xbox 360 and XB one games on leaving the internal storage just for the Series S/X. You can also store your series S/X games on there and jusy transfer them over to the internal drive when you want to play them and it’s a much quicker way than re-downloading them off the store.
I use my Series S exactly as you describe as a bedroom console. I have the Series X, PS5, and Series S and somehow my favorite is the little Series S. So compact and punches above it's weight. Really happy with it.
Similar set up with PS5 and Series X on the 4 K and Series S on another tv. One thing I didn't expect is how easy it is to jump from playing a game on the Series X and picking up exactly where I left off in the Series S without any hiccups.
@@SpawnPoiint I switched to PC recently but have been gaming on Xbox since I was a kid. For many that don't know you can trade-in your Xbox one X at game stop for cash:200 or store value: 250 which is a good deal in my opinion. You can use that to upgrade to the series S which I will be using for sports titles, racing, gamepass.
@@tapersaud Yeah, cloud saves are not exactly groundbreaking but the implementation is very reliable and seamless. Also, In well optimized titles, keeping in mind my tv is smaller in the bedroom by 10in, the graphical dropoff is less than you might expect.
@@deviouslaw for sure, I was surprised that is is so easy to jump from one console to the other, even before I had the Series X I would jump between the Series S and One S. I tried to play FF7 remake on my PS5 and PS4 and it was a mess and I just gave up and only play on my PS5. Reason is sometimes the wife wants to use the tv in the livingroom and I jump to another tv to continue gaming.
I had the opportunity to buy either the Series X or the Series S . I chose the Series S and have zero regrets. I play on a 1440p 165hz monitor so 4k gaming was of zero interest to me. I don't need a disc drive as I was already digital only even on my One X. I have a 2tb external SSD and the expansion card so I'm set for storage.
I'm getting an X as I think it's well worth the price difference......but..... as shown in your case, there are plenty of instances where the S will be the perfect setup for people. With the PS5 versions, in my opinion, there is no reason not to get the disc version. However the differences between the two XBox Series versions make a much clearer divide where you can tailor your choice to your situation far better.
@@richardrussell7082 respectfully disagree, I didn't plan to use discs on my PS5 and preferred the aesthetics of the digital one (it looks like how it was supposed to be imo). If it was my primary console the savings from disc deals would be more significant, but for me it's only for exclusives.
I have mine mounted on the bottom of my standing desk. It looks sick, it's TINY, and I can actually play almost every game I wanna play with my PC/XBOX/PS friends WITH a mouse and keyboard. It's great.
Great video! The Series S isn’t limited to 1440p for all games. It depends on the game. For example, Ori and the Will of the Wisps runs at 4K 60FPS on the Series S. I have both consoles and I think the Series X is great as a main console and the Series S is great for a secondary console!
@@vascop3642 nope. Ori runs NATIVE 4K 60 on the Series S. On the series X, Ori can run native 4K 120 or native 8k (either 60 or 30fps). It all depends on the game
I just bought the Xbox Series S a day ago, last one in the area, and wow, I am AMAZED! I use a 60" 4k TV in the living room, but it still looks amazing playing Forza Horizon 5 or Halo Infinite! GamePass is another world of gaming! Everything you said checks out, even seeing this review afterwards, spot on review! Great work!
@@ralsei1140 Yes! Just playing the beta version of Halo Infinite has been awesome! I have mainly been playing Forza 5. Outstanding graphics and gameplay!
this is just convinced me to finally buy the S just for forza, i was worried about graphics and how it runs cause i've been a playstation guy for years so i know nothing about xbox
Not only that xbox just added Cloud to consoles so you can just play gamepass games instead of downloading them and using up space I can't wait to play flight situator
The only next gen console I could find was this one. Have owned it for about a year. 0 regrets. Would buy it again. Its amazing. Its form factor blows my mind. So tiny but so powerful
@@DemonicP666I sold mine but if I remember correctly it had something like 325gb available. It was a pain in the ass for me since gears 5 was like 120gb big already
@@timati12321 yeah that’s certainly a pickle. But there are like 5 games installed on my system which are the only game I’d pay attention to. Now I have like 33gb left lmao
I don’t even own a 4K TV and the visuals are damn amazing. I did tweak with the picture settings but that just made it even better. The Series S is an awesome console capable of a lot for its size. I can’t wait to hook it up to a 4K TV to see just how good it will look. Totally worth the money
Yeah I have a Ps5 and have been trying to get a series X but I'm unable to find one. I am able to get a Series S but is it really worth it or should I wait if I can?
@@Kakarot422 If you have a high end TV then the X makes more sense, I still have a 1080p one so I got the S, and I didn't wanna pay that much for a second console.
Been using the series s for close to 12 months now and it works really well. I've got 1,5 TB of extra non ssd storage, but as I'm usually just playing older games it works out just fine
@@davidbong4121 Yes of course, the one im playing the most is forza horizon 2 and it works well. For newer games that need the ssd storage of the console it won‘t work this way.
Considering its an 8 core and has near GTX1070 level performance its a bargain. You can't build better for the same price (not even close) with a PC. Its also gonna last about 6 to 7 years before it gets replaced and I already have a basic old i5 3470 PC for Media/work uses.
I love the Series S. I was lucky enough to get a PS5 this year but the S and Game Pass is a brilliant deal. A goo thing to say though is you can use a much cheaper external hard drive for those older games. This is great if you're like me and have a download binge and put a lot of older game pass games on the external.
This is incorrect, Forza Horizon 4 runs at 1080p 60fps on the Series S and upscales to 2160p. A game that actually runs at 1440p on Series S, is Dirt 4.
Got the S last year around New Year's. Absolutely love it. I see no reason to upgrade to the X until they are readily available and even go down in price.
I love my series S. I mainly play shooters like Apex and R6 and it’s honestly such a big upgrade in terms of frames, I couldn’t go back now. I also love the load times and how quick the menus are.
I have 2 series s and they are really great value for money as my kids tv's only run at 1080. The small hard drive wasn't a problem as I had extra storage for their old xbox, so the old games they still work on it and for new gen games, you can store them on the old external storage and then transfer them to the internal storage when you want to play
I am in my 40's and only occasionally play games. I was at a point where my PC needed an upgrade, but decided to go for the S instead as my first console since I was a teenager. It's really good for someone like me, I wouldn't get value out of £400+ for an X or PS5.
It’s a great second console if you have a ps5 , or use for causal gaming.. £250 is such a good price and there’s loads available from Amazon / Very etc… However series X is better value when you consider the extra power (12 vs 4 tf), disc drive and more memory 1tb… I’ve already had to get the 1TB SSD for the Series X and even thats maxed out! I have the Series X on all access
I think it's a great deal :) you're getting ray tracing, 120fps, and a next gen experience for a budget price. It's especially good for people like me who live in countries where the new consoles are really overpriced (the series x and ps5 disc are 678 dollars, and the ps5 digital is 557, while the series s is 412) and gamepass makes it an even better console. Only problem is the storage. I also find it really cool that you can use retroarch on it. I'll still try and save up for a series x, but I definitely won't complain if I end up getting the s. I was really shocked when I found out it ran mass effect legendary edition at native 4k30 :0
@@dominikkubacki9553 The point with the series S is there is no PC close to its price point that can play games anywhere near as well. It’s a steal. For people who care about performance and highest resolution the series X is he way to go.
@@dominikkubacki9553 I mean the person is just saying the capabilities of the console. It's the same as saying the Series X can run 4K 60fps, but that doesn't mean you're getting that on every game.
Just got the Xbox Series S yesterday. It’s amazing. It’s a extremely good gaming console, super duper fast, and even an amazingly advanced quick resume which is amazing, it takes little space while looking really nice, for me the difference of the resolution isn’t that bad, series S still looks ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! ITS REALLY WORTH IT FOR ME :3 And it is VERY AFFORDABLE AND COMMON, PRETTY EASY TO FIND IN STORES! The only real problem is the storage. Just buy more storage expansion from those little discs in stores or order one online. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BUYING THE XBOX SERIES S. It doesn’t seem worth paying almost double the money for a bit of resolution difference and more storage by default. Just buy those storage expansion things.
I'm considering getting it. Especially since it is so cheap. I would probably use my external monitor anyway, which is not 4K. I don't care about such subtle differences. Especially in the middle of the action.
Just got the Series S as a holdover until I can get an X. I can’t decide whether to replace the One X in the living room on the 4K Oled or put it straight away on the 2K monitor in the office. The series X when I get one is going in living room.
@@CARLITOS4259 I’ve actually seen them in stores a few time, scalpers dont scalp them anymore because they don’t make that much profit from them so they’re a lot easier to get than ps5’s
im a pc gamer and im loving my series s 💚 its a great secondary console and i use it if i ever play sports games or if i just want to relax on the couch and play some games, also a great console for the family combined with game pass. The series S is amazing
This Panasonic LED 1080p 55in I use has better picture clarity then my parents 4K LG 70in TV. It doesn't make sense but I swear, side by side to me 4K doesn't look that good yet and not worth the performance cost.
I like the way you divided the consoles. Especially for the X being the central console in the living room, meanwhile, you can have the S console in bedrooms, for personal play. Imagine a bigger house, the S allows 4k streaming, so your bedrooms will always be content with basic 1440p gaming and 4k streaming. While the Central console X can be for the best entertainment like the large 4k tv in the living room. Great idea!
I do like mine. I use it as a Game Pass machine in my Office. I also have a PS5 in my Game Room. This Series S is a little beast! The only let down is the SSD Capacity.
I was totally blown away by my series s I still can’t believe what you can get there for 300 bucks Still I upgraded to series x because I’m used to pc quality and the extra fps and native resolution is totally worth investing the extra money Still I would totally go for the series s. It’s super quiet performance is mind blowing And it’s pretty small I guess this time Xbox is superior to PlayStation even though everybody is freaking out about ps5 and is probably sleeping on the new Xbox consoles though they’re way better X is more powerful and the s is a absolute price performance killer I didn’t expect to be that happy with Xbox after being used to a high end pc
It’s not bad. But in my opinion the Xbox is shredding it this time But I always was with Xbox because of the controllers As long you enjoy doesn’t matter which one you have And pc still best
I love the Series S , so smooth and looks clean on my gaming setup. Would be nice to have more storage for others but I own the 1 TB storage chip but otherwise console is fantastic!
Finding X in stock at MSRP seems to be impossible and this console released over a year ago! Until then i'll have to settle for the Series S but it still feels like an upgrade over my old Xbox
I picked up a Series S through a deal with Game (traded in a Switch Lite I wasn’t using) and I can honestly say it’s a fantastic console. I have a PS5, so the need for a Series X wasn’t as high, but I’ve been very happy with the Series S. Glorified Game Pass machine but I wouldn’t have it any other way! Really impressed with the power and quality of the console considering how small it is. Very happy :)
Very informative. In the market for my son. Your videos are the best for people at any level of knowledge. Looking at picking up an XBox Series S at this point. Entry-level family.
Went from one X to the Series S and I love it ,two external hard drives plugged in ,one with xb1 games ,the other one with Xbox one/series S smart delivery/series s games that I can’t switch in and out whenever I want ,each game takes 5min to transfer. Game changer was going from a 4K tv to a 1440p gaming monitor. Would recommend this to everyone. Cheers mate
i bought my series s and i love it. im upgrading from a one s. i use it as my main console. although the storage is not huge, i play mostly the forza horizon games and nfs. so i have about 8 games installed right now. and with graphics, i have a OLED 4k 120Hz tv and it looks great. can’t wait to play horizon 5 on this in a few weeks
I just picked up the Xbox series S, i think it's a powerful little box, one thing you did not mention is Raytracing on the X\S. I kept my One X for Blu Rays, and I can definitely see the difference.
I think this console even hits that perfect market of people who want a desk set up and 1440p gaming. You can’t snag a 1440p pc for even remotely close and there are a lot of great 1440p monitors. It’s actually a incredible value for wanting to game on a desk and have it be a little more economical choice 🤟🏽
What if I only have a 1080p 32" computer monitor and want to play it at my desk. Will the output be horrible? Mind you as far as expectations, I'm quite happy with the quality I get from streaming cloud games on this same monitor via Stadia and Game Pass Ultimate on my PC--- I just want a dedicated gaming console, so I'm not picky about resolution. I just want a smooth experience for my casual gaming.
One thing not mentioned is series S can ran retroarch in retail mode now. So this is an emulation beast. I bought it to replace/supplement my shield as the Last update broke a lot of things like navigating the file system.
That makes sense. A lot of people who have an Xbox and a PlayStation play exclusives on PlayStation and pretty much everything else on Xbox thanks to gamepass so if there aren’t exclusives that interest you on PlayStation you probably won’t play on it nearly as much.
Xbox Series S 💚 As much as I wanted the get my hands on a Series X, I couldn't find one at MSRP so I bought a Series S and I'm not disappointed. Excellent review!
Coming from a PS4 Pro and Xbox One S All Digital this console is an absolute pleasure. Feels a huge step better and next gen... The SSD really cranks everything up. Boot time of the console, loading times in game and the Xbox menu in general. Gaming Performance is great in terms of FPS. Its also extremely quite and the design is another great thing about it.
I wanted a x. I've been looking for the past year off and on. Had a few chances to buy a S and turned it down until a few days ago a noticed I was spending more time tracking restock then actually enjoying myself, so I purchased a S. Should be here tomorrow and can't wait to see the difference between my original Xbox one, which runs really slow and crappy on these newer games.
That was an amazingly well put together video wow. I am highly impressed. Informative, straight to the point, and very very clean. This guy is definitely going somewhere.
I bought the series s for Christmas 2021 and I loved it, it’s all you need for an Xbox. Earlier In the fall, I sold it to get the series x because I miss the disc drive. If you want a cheap Xbox get the series s, if not be patient for the series x, both are great
I actually have a Series S as well, it's not limited to 1440p. It's only limited to 120hz 1440p but still plays native 4K at 60hz, I know because my tv tells me and will change whenever the settings change on the Xbox so my tv automatically adjusts to the Xbox.
Probably the best breakdown I've ever seen for the Xbox Series S. I got lucky and was able to get a PS5 a few months ago, but I think the S is an amazing deal.
Hello again, Chris. I just wanted to mention that I’ve bought an OLED LG C1 TV and an Xbox Series S based on your reviews. I’d done a lot of homework on them, but seeing them in action on your feature rich videos, helped sway me. So thanks for your help. Although the Series S doesn’t have the shear power of the Series X, I’m not a full-time, hardcore gamer anymore, plus the cost and availability just isn’t something I can wait or invest in at the moment. Plus, I have feeling that I could always trade it in for a reasonable price if I decide to swap. P. S. If it all goes pear shaped with the above decision, I know who to blame! 😂😉
@@ksmith011 i dont see a need in keeping it . I dont like having electronics collect dust and not being used . I would rather sell in hopes that the next owner would appreciate it more . Also , i have all of the same games i play on the xbox , on the p5 as well .
Me with a PS5 and Xbox Series X watching this video just cos everything you upload is fantastic! Keep up the great work mate 👍 Been subbed since when you had 30k subs.
I have had a PS5 since December last year. Picking up a series S from Best Buy today after work. Great price and GamePass is destroying PS plus/PS Now. Can’t wait for Forza!!
Bro how long did it take you to download a game. It’s been 3 hours so far trying to download war zone. My internet is fine because I’m on UA-cam commenting with no problems.
@@HdHd-cg4nz lmao I had like 12 games downloading, said 3 hours for a 6gb game. Took my Ethernet cable out the ps5 and put it in the Xbox. Shit was done in 7 minutes
@@K-D-yi4zj but 3 hours to only 30% and I can even download anything else while I wait because the would be queued behind it. That’s a major flaw. I’ve brought the console and I can’t even play it till tomorrow.
@@mza4739 cause ps5 games don’t interest me. As Spider-Man MM is on ps4 which was the only game that’s I wanted since I have a ps4 I got it for that console. I don’t like the new God of war games. They glorified walking simulators. Last good god of war for me was god of war 3. I mostly use my Xbox for 3rd party games although Halo infinite will be my game of the year this year. Plus forza. Also game pass ultimate. Not trying to sell you but having a series S play my existing Xbox one games better is for me at least a reason to upgrade where as the ps5 hardly anything backwards compatible has been updated.
Would’ve been bought one but I can’t get my hands on one and I’m not spending an extra $300 because people want to flip consoles. Smart strategy but I’m good 🤣
Thanks for watching! What consoles do you currently own?
Xbox one s, nintendo switch lite and Wii U. I really want the series X but there isnt any in stock
Ps5
Xbox one s currently 😁
PS4 because I can't find a PS5 with a good price, here in Paraguay the lowest price i find is 950$
Ps5
Just bought the series S. It looks great, loads fast and plays next gen games. I'll upgrade in a couple years when the series X is easier to find. It's worth it people
thanks for this comment, i tried getting the SX on walmart app, i was in line to get one, and they kicked me outta line and " sold out " ... so i got the SS instead and can't wait til it arrives
yeah i tried to set my goal for the series X or for the PS5 but those are currently being sold at 1.43k US dollars while the series S is being sold for 300-400 US dollars big price difference
so i most definitely will be going for the series S
Lol I’m doing the same thing but for PS5. I’d love to play the PS5 games but I guess I can wait lol
@@SW_Guy1 Same just ordered mine today
Series s is PERFECT for PlayStation players who want to expand their gaming library. After getting my ps5 I wanted a cheap way into the Xbox ecosystem and this has been an amazing console that I honestly grew to appreciate more than the ps5 due to the small size and price
Thats what I did. I play mainly on PS5 and got a Series S for the Xbox Exclusives. Im super happy with it so far.
Same here it’s very nice to play some halo infinite on!
Exactly what I’m looking for my whole life I been having both and now it’s hard to find a ps5 so I decided to switch back after two years and I needed a next gen console this might be it
Sell me ur ps5 fuker
Exactly what I did highly recommend buying one for PS5 gamers
This little console is definitely worth it if you get the game pass, and the seagate expansion card as well as an external drive for game saves. The Series S is a really great console for people who want next gen gaming without spending an upwards of $600+.
$600? I bought it off the xbox store for $499..... I would rather spend $200 more considering I will have this console for at least 5 years.$200 is just a few new games, why not get the console that will stand up through the years and is overall a far superior experience. Oh, and I can buy CHEAP used 360 one and x games, and when im done, I can sell them. Ill likely get more than $200 just in selling my used games I no longer play.
@@BeardedDragonMan1997for people like me it’s good, I already have the best gaming system on the market the PS5 just wanted a way to play Xbox exclusives.
@@BeardedDragonMan1997cant you read?
@@shashanksingh5479 sound poor
@@BeardedDragonMan1997 atleast i can read what others type dumbass
needless to say that the Series S is actually easy to find and purchase, while getting a Series X for not more than original retail price is difficult
Yeah there's only about a $50 markup in the us.
Huh currently the Xbox series X on target it’s at 1,000
@@daphoenixstudios9795 damn
I have 2 series x
@@zuokia didn't ask
The deal breaker for me is not having a disc drive when I've amassed a huge collection of physical discs. That's why I got the Series X. However, for anyone new to Xbox or someone who doesn't own physical discs, this is a great purchase.
it is very underwhelming. I watched a geaphical comparison of bf2042 and it runs at like 800p with way worse drawing distances and geometry
see and i am on the same page with you, but i just keep my xbox one out for that purpose.
@@cakes9962 thats because battlefield is fucking terrible
@@-ta-1 despite how good or bad the game is. bf2042 on the series s looks no better than the one x. So if that is the case with cross gen games i can see the series s being very underwhelming when playing more demanding games in the future. Instead of this i prefer the series x. That is the actual current gen console. Or if it is too expensove just get the ps5 digital
See, I don't own any Xbox discs since I've been a switch gamer for a while now, and I got the series s because I need some of that halo and Forza action. Did I make a good purchase with the S?
I definitely have no complaints with the Series S. From what I've seen 1440 is still more than adequate for graphics and it runs super smooth and is still a very quick console.
This console is perfect for me. Had it 4 months now and with gamepass so worth it. I only play 4 games at a time and rotate as and when needed so storage really isnt an issue for me. Great quality video by the way!
Thanks mate, enjoy the S!
Xbox has cloud gaming in consoles now play anything on the cloud if available no need to worry about downloading
how does it work now
@@bharathnikhil2651 still the same. No issues. Highly rate it.
@@ravhirani2660 I might get one to change up from my playstation D:
Got one this week, it’s been great, I’m not a hard core gamer so this with the game pass is perfect for me, plus YOU CAN ACTUALLY GET ONE!
Bro ive just seen it on amazon and im grabbing one to for them reasons🤣👌🏻
@@friendlyrift4716 I almost have enough money for it just need like 70 more dollars can’t wait to play some cold war
@@pooticus2489 bro grab one! Smash out some CW before vanguard comes 😜
I don't know much about these but might get one I need a game pass then I can download games ?
@@DA11111111 you can pay a monthly fee and download from the Xbox library, most games are over 6 months old, new games aren’t on it initially except Microsoft games or you can download games for full price from the Xbox store if you don’t want to pay a monthly fee
My mum an dad just brought me and my little brother a Xbox series s and it's coming tomorrow im exited thx for telling me what to expect😀
Just a reminder that you can buy an external Hard Drive for storage on your Series S. Last gen games will run just fine on the external drive, but for current gen, you could just do what i do and leave a bit of room on the HDD to transfer games between both storages. This way you can keep all your current gen games downloaded. You'll just have to transfer them between storages to play which takes 5-10 minutes depending on the game size. But it's cheaper than buying an official SSD.
"Current gen" games are just normal games with better textures.
I mean transferring games from an external hard drive might be slower than downloading them, depending on what internet connection you have, but I'd imagine most people already have ~100-1000 mbps.
@@mataskart9894 it took 30-40 minutes for all of cold war to transfer between my external to my internal since i was selling my external. downloading CW took 5 full days of nonstop downloading tho
@@aidenohair9358 I mean it took me ~29 minutes to download all of Cold War, but that's with a reasonably fast gigabit connection, afaik there are quite a lot of places without cheap/fast internet
@@michaelmonteon34 exactly, there's almost no reason they can't run on an HDD.
I have a series s and I LOVE it. It’s amazing. I also have game pass ultimate and this console is just outstanding for the price. Don’t need or want a disc drive. My only complaint would be that there isn’t a ton of storage.
X box fixed that I think with the new portable Game drive, its black and green and it only costs 90 dollars, for the 2tb one, that's enough space :D
@@InnovateUBusiness Yup. I currently have a 500GB hard drive connected to the Xbox, and that stores all of my games that do not require the internal SSD. Once cheaper alternatives to Xbox’s expansion card come out, I might consider getting on of those.
@@OwenRozeboom Yeah man, The only problem is for me and it is kinda stupid is the colour, I know it's new but I wish it was white, because white x box series s and controller now a black and green drive, but I found a way to fix it :D
You can get a portable hard drive cheap online
I realized real fast the storage is enough for me. I'm worried about performance on games a few years down the road as I really like 60 fps, but for now the series s feels perfect for 1080p TVs
1440p is not the maximum resolution of the Series S. It's simply a recommended target for developers, but developers are free to exceed it (or not meet it) depending on how technically demanding their game is. A number of titles run at true 4k on the S.
Also, FH4 actually runs at 1080p on the Series S, not 1440p. In fact, 1080p rather than 1440p seems to be the norm for AAA titles optimized for the S.
it actually seems to dip very often below 1080p. On anything but a 1080p monitor the Series S looks awful. I bought one and immediately noticed it wasn't native 1080p at all, much closer to 900-720p
@@shamba4406 Sounds like you were playing games that weren't optimized
@@beewalk34Sounds like the Series S is garbage.
Picked up an Xbox Series S 💚 and it's been a wonderful compliment to the PS5. Great for online games with mates for who have xbox and Gamepass is just stunning value for money.
Great choice mate, it's so capable too.
A Real Gamer who respect all other Plattforms 👍
What is game pass?
@@scorpiocara6798 it's a game subscription service where you can get the latest Xbox releases on the day they release for no extra cost. They also have a back catalogue of games you can play
@@CardfightCasual oh ok thanks....how much does it cost and what is the other service that they have for buying games?
I love my ps5 but ever since I grabbed the series s. I couldn’t stop playing it. Gamepass is amazing
I agree
my ps5 has been a dust catcher since i got the series s hahaha
Agreed
@@firemusic412 I´m a multi consolero and don`t understand the popularity of the playstation since the XBox One X. MS had the better console and gamepass ist real amazing. I use the PS4 only for a week or two when exclusives came out. This time i`ve buyed a Series X and wait until lower prices for PS5. And a slime version. This white monstrum is ugly as hell and looks like any Apple snob kids dream.
Haha, I'm the opposite. I use my PS5 more than my Series X, regardless of Game Pass. Those exclusive games really require too much time, so almost none is left for other titles.
I've been looking at getting a next generation console for quite some time now but the release of Halo: Infinite finally pushed me over the edge and I opted for a Series S ! I meandered my way into the local Gamestop and asked if they had any in stock and to my surprise they did !
I usually play on a 24" computer monitor so I really don't care for 4K and before this console I only played Warzone so this console is perfect at its price point :-) I'm just happy I can finally put my jet-engine launch PS4 to rest hahaha
I've owned both and the Series S has a special place in my heart. I love the X but unless you're rocking a TV that supports 4K120 w/ VRR, the Series S is just fine. Also, it's SO tiny and it's amazing what a quiet beast it is. But definitely buy the storage expansion card, regardless of which one you buy.
How much is Storage Expansion Card?
@@kalvinbaber5484 300€
@@kalvinbaber5484 Seagate Expansion 2TB external drive is all you need. It’s on sale for 70 bucks right now and it’s the most recommended from what I’ve seen. Also affordable.
Can you just use an external hard drive?
@@evanh4525 only for storing, not playing
I picked up a Series S this summer and have loved it so far. For me it came down to having an older TV as well as availability of the Series X. For someone who doesn't get into the nitty gritty of tech specs, games look plenty good enough for me right now. Over time i'm sure the X will further out pace the S so I do plan to upgrade in a year or 2 when I buy a newer TV. Plus I was able to sell Xbox One S for $225 so my up front cost to upgrade was ultimately quite minimal!
i got an old tv what fps do u run
Still thinking the same?
"it only supports 1440p"
My TV is from 2007, that's overkill.
Update to this: I got a Series S shortly after this comment and I've had it for about 2 months now. it's fantastic. I love it. The internal storage is small, but I spent $50 on a 2tb external drive and I just store all my games on there and copy over the ones I'm currently playing to the internal. The copying process is pretty quick for even the biggest games. It's reasonably convient.
@@Miss-Foe oh thats a nice feature. Finally some in-between use for my 14TB spare hard drives 😁
Thanks for the tip!
My wife surprised me with a Series S. I enjoy it a lot. My favorite feature is the Quick Resume.
The series S also has a developer mode which allows for emulation. From what I’ve heard, the series s runs ps2/GameCube games pretty well. If you’re that type of person, I highly recommend you go down that route.
Nice
She's a keeper!
Remember that’s a loan for as long as the relationship lasts 😂
the great thing is you have great wife. you definitely can afford series s but not the woman who buys you game consoles
Great review! One note though: the games can render and output 4K on the Series S. They are not limited to 1440p. See Ori and the Will of the Wisps and The Touryst for examples. The box advertises "1440p" to set your expectations that games will generally not be 4K, whereas the Series X can frequently hit native 4K. I'd say that most AAA games are closer to 1080p @ 60Hz on Series S, but they look phenomenal with modern antialiasing, a high quality video scaler, and HDR. There are also many games that can run at 120Hz on Series S, which is no joke.
Just bought a lightly used Series S for $200. The value with game pass is insane!
That’s an awesome price
Verratti getting a yellow card, so accurate 😂😂🔥
hahaha, good spot 🤣
Time stamp?
@@EBGamez1 5:47 😂
@@andreidmny cheers, mate
Shut up
The Series S is plain amazing, especially with GamePass and if you are into backward compatibility gaming. I've just completed the entire Gears series on 360 because I never got to play them back in the day (Gears 1 to Judgment) and it's been a pure blast. You can also find an online list of all the games who received an FPS boost (including Xbox and Xbox 360 games) so there's that too. Some are now locked at 60 and some are even at 120 FPS. Yes my last name is Spencer how did you know?
The Gears of War series is garbage lol
@@mrsantoro8306 That's your opinion, not a fact.
@@MetalCharlo I’m with you here. They’re good fun.
@@mrsantoro8306 after 3 yes
I think there is more dynamic discussion that could have been given on the storage. As you can get a really cheap 2-4tb hard drive that can store your Xbox 360 and XB one games on leaving the internal storage just for the Series S/X. You can also store your series S/X games on there and jusy transfer them over to the internal drive when you want to play them and it’s a much quicker way than re-downloading them off the store.
I use my Series S exactly as you describe as a bedroom console. I have the Series X, PS5, and Series S and somehow my favorite is the little Series S. So compact and punches above it's weight. Really happy with it.
It makes a lot of sense as a second console too.
Similar set up with PS5 and Series X on the 4 K and Series S on another tv. One thing I didn't expect is how easy it is to jump from playing a game on the Series X and picking up exactly where I left off in the Series S without any hiccups.
@@SpawnPoiint I switched to PC recently but have been gaming on Xbox since I was a kid. For many that don't know you can trade-in your Xbox one X at game stop for cash:200 or store value: 250 which is a good deal in my opinion. You can use that to upgrade to the series S which I will be using for sports titles, racing, gamepass.
@@tapersaud Yeah, cloud saves are not exactly groundbreaking but the implementation is very reliable and seamless.
Also, In well optimized titles, keeping in mind my tv is smaller in the bedroom by 10in, the graphical dropoff is less than you might expect.
@@deviouslaw for sure, I was surprised that is is so easy to jump from one console to the other, even before I had the Series X I would jump between the Series S and One S. I tried to play FF7 remake on my PS5 and PS4 and it was a mess and I just gave up and only play on my PS5. Reason is sometimes the wife wants to use the tv in the livingroom and I jump to another tv to continue gaming.
I had the opportunity to buy either the Series X or the Series S . I chose the Series S and have zero regrets. I play on a 1440p 165hz monitor so 4k gaming was of zero interest to me. I don't need a disc drive as I was already digital only even on my One X. I have a 2tb external SSD and the expansion card so I'm set for storage.
Sounds like the perfect setup mate. What you've said is almost what I said too!
Perfecto. No games even actually play 4K.
I'm getting an X as I think it's well worth the price difference......but..... as shown in your case, there are plenty of instances where the S will be the perfect setup for people. With the PS5 versions, in my opinion, there is no reason not to get the disc version. However the differences between the two XBox Series versions make a much clearer divide where you can tailor your choice to your situation far better.
@@richardrussell7082 respectfully disagree, I didn't plan to use discs on my PS5 and preferred the aesthetics of the digital one (it looks like how it was supposed to be imo). If it was my primary console the savings from disc deals would be more significant, but for me it's only for exclusives.
@@richardrussell7082 I just can't imagine ever settling for an inferior system.
I have mine mounted on the bottom of my standing desk. It looks sick, it's TINY, and I can actually play almost every game I wanna play with my PC/XBOX/PS friends WITH a mouse and keyboard. It's great.
Great video!
The Series S isn’t limited to 1440p for all games. It depends on the game. For example, Ori and the Will of the Wisps runs at 4K 60FPS on the Series S.
I have both consoles and I think the Series X is great as a main console and the Series S is great for a secondary console!
the series S can't run native 4k, it will always be upscaled 1440p I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure
I have ps5 as main and xbox series s as a secondary
@@vascop3642 That isn't true, as said games like Ori can run at native 4K on the Series S.
@@vascop3642 nope. Ori runs NATIVE 4K 60 on the Series S.
On the series X, Ori can run native 4K 120 or native 8k (either 60 or 30fps).
It all depends on the game
I just bought the Xbox Series S a day ago, last one in the area, and wow, I am AMAZED! I use a 60" 4k TV in the living room, but it still looks amazing playing Forza Horizon 5 or Halo Infinite! GamePass is another world of gaming! Everything you said checks out, even seeing this review afterwards, spot on review! Great work!
I found one for 260. So much money and I have a PC but I really wanna play with my brother on Halo infinite. Worth it or nah?
@@ralsei1140 Yes! Just playing the beta version of Halo Infinite has been awesome! I have mainly been playing Forza 5. Outstanding graphics and gameplay!
@@danielclark7293 oh my gosh aaahh it's so much money tho
this is just convinced me to finally buy the S just for forza, i was worried about graphics and how it runs cause i've been a playstation guy for years so i know nothing about xbox
Not only that xbox just added Cloud to consoles so you can just play gamepass games instead of downloading them and using up space I can't wait to play flight situator
The only next gen console I could find was this one. Have owned it for about a year. 0 regrets. Would buy it again. Its amazing. Its form factor blows my mind. So tiny but so powerful
Love my series s. It gets switched on more than my ps5
A perfect Game Pass companion! I'm satisfied with it
That's it mate, combined with Game Pass it's a great console.
I’ve been playing Yakuza like a dragon, doom eternal, monster hunter and Back 4 blood on this box.
It’s a dope ass console
Back 4 blood is mint!!!
How much free space do you have ? I mean when you. Bought it
@@DemonicP666I sold mine but if I remember correctly it had something like 325gb available. It was a pain in the ass for me since gears 5 was like 120gb big already
@@timati12321 yeah that’s certainly a pickle. But there are like 5 games installed on my system which are the only game I’d pay attention to.
Now I have like 33gb left lmao
@@timati12321 tnx
I don’t even own a 4K TV and the visuals are damn amazing. I did tweak with the picture settings but that just made it even better. The Series S is an awesome console capable of a lot for its size. I can’t wait to hook it up to a 4K TV to see just how good it will look. Totally worth the money
Banger man :) This console was an absolute steal imo. For some reason I literally never noticed it didn't have a disc drive haha
No way haha!
Discs are so 2015 lol
Lmfao I’m thinking of getting one for my son this Christmas & I was wondering the same thing!! That’s what brought me to youtube!! 🤣🤣
I got one purely to use with gamepass ultimate along with my PS5 and it's been great so far.
Yeah I have a Ps5 and have been trying to get a series X but I'm unable to find one. I am able to get a Series S but is it really worth it or should I wait if I can?
@@Kakarot422 If you have a high end TV then the X makes more sense, I still have a 1080p one so I got the S, and I didn't wanna pay that much for a second console.
@@SideshowBob44 same, having a 1080p tv rules out the series x, so series s is the next best thing
@@davidluong8370 do you think game pass games are good?or is it like those rip off mobile games
@@davidluong8370 Your reply is highly appreciated 👍....gonna try that
Been using the series s for close to 12 months now and it works really well. I've got 1,5 TB of extra non ssd storage, but as I'm usually just playing older games it works out just fine
You can play old gen games directly from the ext harddrive?
@@davidbong4121 Yes of course, the one im playing the most is forza horizon 2 and it works well. For newer games that need the ssd storage of the console it won‘t work this way.
"should u spend more for the series x?" , good luck getting hold of one lmao, all out of stock sadge
Or 100/150$|£ more for those who have it in storage 🤬🤬
Or pay 1k lol
Amazon has it for 1 thousand dollars
If your serious about getting these consoles you can at retail price
@stryfetc1 they just had the at best buy for the past 3 days. Sold out now. I got one. Ordered it two days ago and it'll be here tomorrow.
can we just appreciate the amount of detail this guy puts in these videos
Picked up an Xbox Series S 💚 as a Christmas present to myself. Its a fantastic little machine!
The series S is probably the best purchase and decision I have ever made!
Considering its an 8 core and has near GTX1070 level performance its a bargain. You can't build better for the same price (not even close) with a PC. Its also gonna last about 6 to 7 years before it gets replaced and I already have a basic old i5 3470 PC for Media/work uses.
I’ve been waiting since release to ge tome but scalpers have been taking them off the market every fucking restock
@@quiethate you can walk into Walmart and get one
@@quiethate will now the series s are in stock now less scalpers buying them and Microsoft putting more out
@@StarLightFilmProductions oh for real???
I love the Series S. I was lucky enough to get a PS5 this year but the S and Game Pass is a brilliant deal. A goo thing to say though is you can use a much cheaper external hard drive for those older games. This is great if you're like me and have a download binge and put a lot of older game pass games on the external.
8:02 the little detail they put here is nice, having brail under each port to feel for is so useful yall dont even realize
This is incorrect, Forza Horizon 4 runs at 1080p 60fps on the Series S and upscales to 2160p. A game that actually runs at 1440p on Series S, is Dirt 4.
I would only pick up the S as a second console for another room, the lack of storage really lets the console down.
Buy an ssd stop thinking you just need a console to game nowadays probably can’t afford one huh😂
@@TCKcreations??
@@TCKcreations 🤡
@@trinigooner8865 where’s your next gen console broke boy ? Still got the vhs Xbox
Not if you only play Fortnite and halo
I have Xbox Series S and I love it - takes up to 120fps on 1440p, fast SSD, quiet, doesn't go super hot even if I'm playing GTA V for 6 hours
Got the S last year around New Year's. Absolutely love it. I see no reason to upgrade to the X until they are readily available and even go down in price.
You upgraded already? or no plan of it at all? im soo confused wich one to buy to be cozy these next holidays aside my nintendo switch for sure :3
Been playing mainly on my Series S for approx 4 months now and man I need that Storage Expansion card. The console has been solid for me overall.
That's the biggest issue, the storage. But if they added much more it would have been another £100/$100 anyway.
@@SpawnPoiint id rather pay 100usd more for like 1tb than having to pay almost 300 for an extra tb
You can buy a 2tb segate USB hard drive for 80 USD
@@Saluvation it doesnt work for new games, only xbox one and 360.
I love my series S. I mainly play shooters like Apex and R6 and it’s honestly such a big upgrade in terms of frames, I couldn’t go back now. I also love the load times and how quick the menus are.
Thank you for this comment tbh 😂 I’m looking to get a series s and really need good frame rates for apex!
@@TysonASMR yeah I really rate it for Apex and other similar FPS games
One year later and I still have not been able to get my hands on a Series X. This is absolutely frustrating.
I have 2 series s and they are really great value for money as my kids tv's only run at 1080.
The small hard drive wasn't a problem as I had extra storage for their old xbox, so the old games they still work on it and for new gen games, you can store them on the old external storage and then transfer them to the internal storage when you want to play
I am in my 40's and only occasionally play games. I was at a point where my PC needed an upgrade, but decided to go for the S instead as my first console since I was a teenager. It's really good for someone like me, I wouldn't get value out of £400+ for an X or PS5.
It’s a great second console if you have a ps5 , or use for causal gaming.. £250 is such a good price and there’s loads available from Amazon / Very etc…
However series X is better value when you consider the extra power (12 vs 4 tf), disc drive and more memory 1tb…
I’ve already had to get the 1TB SSD for the Series X and even thats maxed out!
I have the Series X on all access
If buying games the series x is better value but if it’s your second console to ps5 series s is better value with gamepass
I think it's a great deal :) you're getting ray tracing, 120fps, and a next gen experience for a budget price. It's especially good for people like me who live in countries where the new consoles are really overpriced (the series x and ps5 disc are 678 dollars, and the ps5 digital is 557, while the series s is 412) and gamepass makes it an even better console. Only problem is the storage. I also find it really cool that you can use retroarch on it. I'll still try and save up for a series x, but I definitely won't complain if I end up getting the s. I was really shocked when I found out it ran mass effect legendary edition at native 4k30 :0
Yes, but in some games u can't even run 1080p 144fps, let alone 4k 144fps with ray-tracing. It's pretty unfortunate
@@dominikkubacki9553 The point with the series S is there is no PC close to its price point that can play games anywhere near as well. It’s a steal. For people who care about performance and highest resolution the series X is he way to go.
@@zappybazinga8124 ok, just pointing that out, because this guy probly thinks it's 120fps in every game.
@@dominikkubacki9553 I mean the person is just saying the capabilities of the console. It's the same as saying the Series X can run 4K 60fps, but that doesn't mean you're getting that on every game.
@@dominikkubacki9553 oh no LOL im well aware only 20 some games run at 120fps and even less have ray tracing implemented haha
Just got the Xbox Series S yesterday.
It’s amazing. It’s a extremely good gaming console, super duper fast, and even an amazingly advanced quick resume which is amazing, it takes little space while looking really nice, for me the difference of the resolution isn’t that bad, series S still looks ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! ITS REALLY WORTH IT FOR ME :3 And it is VERY AFFORDABLE AND COMMON, PRETTY EASY TO FIND IN STORES!
The only real problem is the storage.
Just buy more storage expansion from those little discs in stores or order one online.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BUYING THE XBOX SERIES S. It doesn’t seem worth paying almost double the money for a bit of resolution difference and more storage by default. Just buy those storage expansion things.
I'm considering getting it. Especially since it is so cheap. I would probably use my external monitor anyway, which is not 4K. I don't care about such subtle differences. Especially in the middle of the action.
Just got the Series S as a holdover until I can get an X. I can’t decide whether to replace the One X in the living room on the 4K Oled or put it straight away on the 2K monitor in the office. The series X when I get one is going in living room.
Go check ur local target, I’ve seen the series x on shelf’s
@@victorcabrera4568 lmao really on shelves the series x 🤣 it's like saying that there's life on Mars
@@CARLITOS4259 I’ve actually seen them in stores a few time, scalpers dont scalp them anymore because they don’t make that much profit from them so they’re a lot easier to get than ps5’s
Bought it a week ago and I’m just impressed. Definitely can’t go wrong with it until Series X can be bought or the “pro” version consoles come out
im a pc gamer and im loving my series s 💚 its a great secondary console and i use it if i ever play sports games or if i just want to relax on the couch and play some games, also a great console for the family combined with game pass. The series S is amazing
Yea I agree as Im not too interested in sony I think the series s my pc and switch will be great for Right now
I love the way people complain about 1440p resolution when I am so excited because I currently only have 1080p
You should catch up then. 4k screens come as cheap as a series S these days.
@@flavorlav019 Nah I’m very happy with my resolution for now
This Panasonic LED 1080p 55in I use has better picture clarity then my parents 4K LG 70in TV. It doesn't make sense but I swear, side by side to me 4K doesn't look that good yet and not worth the performance cost.
@@trippybruh1592 Exactly I agree
Me too. They always say that it's unplayable
I like the way you divided the consoles. Especially for the X being the central console in the living room, meanwhile, you can have the S console in bedrooms, for personal play. Imagine a bigger house, the S allows 4k streaming, so your bedrooms will always be content with basic 1440p gaming and 4k streaming. While the Central console X can be for the best entertainment like the large 4k tv in the living room. Great idea!
Xbox Series S, I really love how the graphics looks and how the console it self looks hope I can get that soon
Its worth it just get extra hard drive
I do like mine. I use it as a Game Pass machine in my Office. I also have a PS5 in my Game Room. This Series S is a little beast! The only let down is the SSD Capacity.
I was totally blown away by my series s
I still can’t believe what you can get there for 300 bucks
Still I upgraded to series x because I’m used to pc quality and the extra fps and native resolution is totally worth investing the extra money
Still I would totally go for the series s.
It’s super quiet performance is mind blowing And it’s pretty small
I guess this time Xbox is superior to PlayStation even though everybody is freaking out about ps5 and is probably sleeping on the new Xbox consoles though they’re way better
X is more powerful and the s is a absolute price performance killer
I didn’t expect to be that happy with Xbox after being used to a high end pc
The Ps5 console is way better in my OPINION
It’s not bad. But in my opinion the Xbox is shredding it this time
But I always was with Xbox because of the controllers
As long you enjoy doesn’t matter which one you have
And pc still best
I love the Series S , so smooth and looks clean on my gaming setup. Would be nice to have more storage for others but I own the 1 TB storage chip but otherwise console is fantastic!
I'm thinking about getting one in my bedroom. I've got a 1080p TV in there and I think it would be a good purchase.
@Weenie Hut Jr's when is that going to be released?
@Weenie Hut Jr's And I should not listen to you.
Just ordered one of these little things to go alongside my PS5. Should arrive in a few days, really excited to access Gamepass again.
Finding X in stock at MSRP seems to be impossible and this console released over a year ago! Until then i'll have to settle for the Series S but it still feels like an upgrade over my old Xbox
The S is great
Did you end up buying the series S? How is it man?
I picked up a Series S through a deal with Game (traded in a Switch Lite I wasn’t using) and I can honestly say it’s a fantastic console. I have a PS5, so the need for a Series X wasn’t as high, but I’ve been very happy with the Series S. Glorified Game Pass machine but I wouldn’t have it any other way! Really impressed with the power and quality of the console considering how small it is. Very happy :)
Yeah, I think when I get my PS5 the Series S will be my secondary console.
Very informative. In the market for my son. Your videos are the best for people at any level of knowledge. Looking at picking up an XBox Series S at this point. Entry-level family.
That's awesome, enjoy it's a great console.
Xbox Series S for staying until the end! 😂
Can’t wait to get one for my little brother! I hope he will like it. He is currently using an Xbox one s.
@Mr. Serpentine best older sibling of the year goes to you
Went from one X to the Series S and I love it ,two external hard drives plugged in ,one with xb1 games ,the other one with Xbox one/series S smart delivery/series s games that I can’t switch in and out whenever I want ,each game takes 5min to transfer.
Game changer was going from a 4K tv to a 1440p gaming monitor.
Would recommend this to everyone.
Cheers mate
4K is overrated. Love my monitor
Just finally upgraded from the one s to the series s! game changing! pun intended
i bought my series s and i love it. im upgrading from a one s. i use it as my main console. although the storage is not huge, i play mostly the forza horizon games and nfs. so i have about 8 games installed right now. and with graphics, i have a OLED 4k 120Hz tv and it looks great. can’t wait to play horizon 5 on this in a few weeks
Forza Horizon 5 looks spectacular
Just got this and my test was how fast it loaded Minecraft.. 🤯 very happy with it
I got the series s and a 1tb storage expansion, and it’s been great. I was actually thinking about painting it black.
How about painting it like the og Xbox
I just picked up the Xbox series S, i think it's a powerful little box, one thing you did not mention is Raytracing on the X\S. I kept my One X for Blu Rays, and I can definitely see the difference.
Thank you for the review man. just bought it and it will arive tomorrow. I can't wait :)
If it had a disc drive I think for a larger audience it would be good enough but digital only is a deal breaker
I think this console even hits that perfect market of people who want a desk set up and 1440p gaming. You can’t snag a 1440p pc for even remotely close and there are a lot of great 1440p monitors. It’s actually a incredible value for wanting to game on a desk and have it be a little more economical choice 🤟🏽
What if I only have a 1080p 32" computer monitor and want to play it at my desk. Will the output be horrible? Mind you as far as expectations, I'm quite happy with the quality I get from streaming cloud games on this same monitor via Stadia and Game Pass Ultimate on my PC--- I just want a dedicated gaming console, so I'm not picky about resolution. I just want a smooth experience for my casual gaming.
@@Eye_That_Opens it’ll still run perfect
One thing not mentioned is series S can ran retroarch in retail mode now. So this is an emulation beast. I bought it to replace/supplement my shield as the Last update broke a lot of things like navigating the file system.
I’ve got a series s and a ps5, I don’t think I’ve played on my ps5 for about 2/3 months, I love the series S and also game pass is fantastic!
Sameee
That makes sense. A lot of people who have an Xbox and a PlayStation play exclusives on PlayStation and pretty much everything else on Xbox thanks to gamepass so if there aren’t exclusives that interest you on PlayStation you probably won’t play on it nearly as much.
@@markercrayon457 I’ve been waiting for the hog warts legacy game for what feels like forever and then the follow up Spider-Man game
@@JakeCR97 I’m quite excited for both but isn’t the hog warts game multiplat?
@@markercrayon457 I don’t even know anymore lol
Xbox Series S 💚
As much as I wanted the get my hands on a Series X, I couldn't find one at MSRP so I bought a Series S and I'm not disappointed.
Excellent review!
"Listen to how quiet the series s is"
All I hear is a loud xbox running cause I'm watching this video on a 2013 xbox one.
Coming from a PS4 Pro and Xbox One S All Digital this console is an absolute pleasure. Feels a huge step better and next gen... The SSD really cranks everything up. Boot time of the console, loading times in game and the Xbox menu in general. Gaming Performance is great in terms of FPS. Its also extremely quite and the design is another great thing about it.
quiet*
I wanted a x. I've been looking for the past year off and on. Had a few chances to buy a S and turned it down until a few days ago a noticed I was spending more time tracking restock then actually enjoying myself, so I purchased a S. Should be here tomorrow and can't wait to see the difference between my original Xbox one, which runs really slow and crappy on these newer games.
That was an amazingly well put together video wow. I am highly impressed. Informative, straight to the point, and very very clean. This guy is definitely going somewhere.
I wanted a ps5 but I decided to get the series s last week it was easy to find so I bought it, i really love this console it is pretty amazing.
Ok right? I don't think we are missing out on anything!
@@isaaccutlip5815 Other than 4k graphics that's pretty much it but I'm fine series s is great. I'll eventually get a series x down the linr.
Nice comparison between these two consoles.
Man o man your videos are really improving day by day...👍🔥🔥
Ah thanks mate, I appreciate that.
I bought the series s for Christmas 2021 and I loved it, it’s all you need for an Xbox. Earlier In the fall, I sold it to get the series x because I miss the disc drive. If you want a cheap Xbox get the series s, if not be patient for the series x, both are great
I actually have a Series S as well, it's not limited to 1440p. It's only limited to 120hz 1440p but still plays native 4K at 60hz, I know because my tv tells me and will change whenever the settings change on the Xbox so my tv automatically adjusts to the Xbox.
Probably the best breakdown I've ever seen for the Xbox Series S. I got lucky and was able to get a PS5 a few months ago, but I think the S is an amazing deal.
Thanks mate.
Hello again, Chris. I just wanted to mention that I’ve bought an OLED LG C1 TV and an Xbox Series S based on your reviews. I’d done a lot of homework on them, but seeing them in action on your feature rich videos, helped sway me. So thanks for your help. Although the Series S doesn’t have the shear power of the Series X, I’m not a full-time, hardcore gamer anymore, plus the cost and availability just isn’t something I can wait or invest in at the moment. Plus, I have feeling that I could always trade it in for a reasonable price if I decide to swap.
P. S. If it all goes pear shaped with the above decision, I know who to blame! 😂😉
Cannot recommend it enough, I don’t even touch my PS5 now
Ever since i got the xbox ss back in my room , my ps5 has been in rest mode for a week straight now 😂🤦🏾♂️
Ps5 better stop it xbox series s sucks
@@troystjulien2912 its funny that a week ago , that was true , now im selling my series s 😂🤦🏾♂️
@@thelouuzmo why
@@ksmith011 i dont see a need in keeping it . I dont like having electronics collect dust and not being used . I would rather sell in hopes that the next owner would appreciate it more . Also , i have all of the same games i play on the xbox , on the p5 as well .
Me with a PS5 and Xbox Series X watching this video just cos everything you upload is fantastic! Keep up the great work mate 👍 Been subbed since when you had 30k subs.
I have both I honestly like the digital version a lot because 90% of my library is downloaded
I have had a PS5 since December last year. Picking up a series S from Best Buy today after work. Great price and GamePass is destroying PS plus/PS Now. Can’t wait for Forza!!
I’m doing the exact same as you mate😂
Bro how long did it take you to download a game. It’s been 3 hours so far trying to download war zone. My internet is fine because I’m on UA-cam commenting with no problems.
@@HdHd-cg4nz warzone in a big game tbf
@@HdHd-cg4nz lmao I had like 12 games downloading, said 3 hours for a 6gb game. Took my Ethernet cable out the ps5 and put it in the Xbox. Shit was done in 7 minutes
@@K-D-yi4zj but 3 hours to only 30% and I can even download anything else while I wait because the would be queued behind it. That’s a major flaw. I’ve brought the console and I can’t even play it till tomorrow.
Already got one I love it. I will be getting a series X, the ssd alone is worth it over the one X
Why not get a PS5 instead of 2 Xbox consoles?
@@mza4739 cause ps5 games don’t interest me. As Spider-Man MM is on ps4 which was the only game that’s I wanted since I have a ps4 I got it for that console. I don’t like the new God of war games. They glorified walking simulators. Last good god of war for me was god of war 3. I mostly use my Xbox for 3rd party games although Halo infinite will be my game of the year this year. Plus forza. Also game pass ultimate. Not trying to sell you but having a series S play my existing Xbox one games better is for me at least a reason to upgrade where as the ps5 hardly anything backwards compatible has been updated.
Very well made video! Awesome 👍 Keep it up. As someone who is a PS player you made it very clear. Thanks
Thank you 🙏
Def an amazing console in my opinion
Have it for 6 months and it's really fun no issues ( aleast for now )
Great to hear mate.
Would’ve been bought one but I can’t get my hands on one and I’m not spending an extra $300 because people want to flip consoles. Smart strategy but I’m good 🤣