Cause he will have 512gb more capacity?
intbal
Member
Because the Series S uses the Xbox One backwards compatibility system. The resolution is lower and any 360 games with an X enhancement patch (35 of them, I think) will not get those benefits on the Series S.
Also, it can be much cheaper to buy old used discs than buying all the games digitally.
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01011001
Banned
the Series S is a way better choice for this. Back Compat titles run way better on it in most cases. you only get a 9x and 4x resolution boost for OG Xbox and X enhanced 360 games respectively, but the framerates are way better. GTA4 for example is basically a locked 60fps on Series S while on One X it's a range between 30 and 60 with constant fluctuations.
also you will soon get FPB boost enhancements for many titles, they started with Xbox One games but they said 360 games can possible do the same in the future.
the One X's only thing it has above the Series S is the Disc drive. So if you need that, maybe the One X is worth it
StreetsofBeige
Member
If you don't care about the latest Series X spiffiness, IMO a One X and Series S are pretty close. I think Series S does a bit better in comparisons, as it's got an SSD for speedy loading and some games get 60 fps perks. So it seems Series S is more powerful, but IMO not a giant leap.
One X has a 4k optical drive which is a bonus for disc games and movies. And One X is 1tb. You can also hook up a USB 3 external HDD, load it with games and it acts the same. Series S is all digital and in order to get S boosts has to be on the internal tiny 512 gb SSD which is more like 400-ish after the OS.
One X does boost some old games, but I think it's more about resolution boost than fps boost (dont quote me on that), while S boosts both.
Each system has it's perks.
If you got a shitload of 360 discs and 4k movie discs, I'd say go One X for the versatility. If you are planning on going all digital, go S.
One X has a 4k optical drive which is a bonus for disc games and movies. And One X is 1tb. You can also hook up a USB 3 external HDD, load it with games and it acts the same. Series S is all digital and in order to get S boosts has to be on the internal tiny 512 gb SSD which is more like 400-ish after the OS.
One X does boost some old games, but I think it's more about resolution boost than fps boost (dont quote me on that), while S boosts both.
Each system has it's perks.
If you got a shitload of 360 discs and 4k movie discs, I'd say go One X for the versatility. If you are planning on going all digital, go S.
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eastcoastkody
Member
Yes.
Magic Carpet
Gold Member
These consoles are like Big Foot and Nessie.
Nothing anywhere of any type of console or generation.
No old xbox one's or ps4's no switches. It's all sold out.
Nothing anywhere of any type of console or generation.
No old xbox one's or ps4's no switches. It's all sold out.
TKOFromTokyo
Member
No, get an XsX.
DarkMage619
$MSFT
This response always puzzles me. There are games coming out now that don't run on the X1X at all. Lots of older games that might have higher resolutions on the X1X run at much lower frame rates. The fps boost feature doesn't work on the X1X, nor raytracing, and neither does quick resume not to mention any other next gen features. And this is despite the fact that the XSS is an upgrade to the X1 not the X1X. Why recommend that someone waste their money? The XSS is clearly more powerful.
Spokker
Member
The typical Xbox Series X/S owner is probably going to be playing mostly Xbox One games for the next year or so, unless they really love The Medium. For $240 you get the best Xbox One experience, then you save up for an Xbox Series X and buy it when the must-have Series X exclusives are released. The OP said himself that he wanted to play Xbox One and Xbox 360 games.
Even when a Series S patch is available, the Xbox One X holds its own. For example, my wife and I are currently playing It Takes Two, a wonderful looking split-screen coop game. The Xbox One X runs this game at 1440p and the Series S runs it at 1080p according to some Spanish Digital Foundry clone. Both the One X and the Series S maintain 60 fps.
I am aware that some cross-gen games run 30 FPS on One X and 60 fps on Series S, but the Series S seems to have to drop the resolution a bit to achieve this, so there are always tradeoffs. It's going to depend on the OP's preferences. I do think the 30 FPS games on One X are often arbitrary. Forza Horizon 4 on Series S is basically just Xbox One X's performance mode. One X also has a 4K mode, something the Series S does not have.
Ray tracing, fast load times and quick resume are neat, but I don't believe they are deal breakers right now. You can always connect an SSD to your One X and quick resume is hit and miss in my experience. FPS boost is also neat but again the Series S has to drop the resolution. The Xbox One X could probably support FPS boost, but I believe it's arbitrarily not supported.
With a Series S you would also be missing a disc drive, so you are beholden to Microsoft's walled garden. Console deals are better than ever, but there's also something to be said for picking up used discs on the cheap.
On the whole, the One X is a wonderful machine and if you can get it below $250, I think it's a good buy.
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Yea this is exactly as i feel.
The One X --> Series S is more of a sidegrade than an upgrade for the next year or two, you are effectively losing some nice features and gaining some nice features. Also, if you have a 4K TV, the Series S is just going to look like shit compared to the One X.
Imo, go for the One X, then in a few years upgrade to a Series X if you like it so much. Thats what i have done, so far im very happy with the One X (and remember to just slap a 1TB Samsung T5 external SSD onto it for more loading-heavy games).
hououinkyouma00
Member
This basically.
Hi guys,
I have a 2 year old Xbox one X, which I can sell for 200 dollars now. Should I sell the One X and buy a series S for a hundred dollars more? Or should I keep the One X for a year and a half more and then upgrade straight to the series X?
Factors I have in favor of the series S:.
> I already have a 2tb external hard drive on which most of my xbox games are stored.
> I don't have a single Xbox disk and don't intend to buy disks in the future and I don't need a Blu ray player.
> I won't be able to spend on the xbox series X for at least another 18 months, since I have saved up to buy a PS5 In a few months. Spending on both the top end consoles will be beyond prudence, however I can get the series S for just 100 bucks extra, which is reasonable.
> I am already subscribed to gamepass so I need an xbox.
> I game on a 1080p semi hdr benq monitor which supports high refresh rates.
> I am afraid that the One X will have a further drop in value wherein I will have to scrap it in another year since no one buys xbox in my state.
> The xbox will be complementing my PS5. Plus I get an years warranty over my one X.
Factors against the series S:-
> I watch all the DF stuff and I hate having a sub standard experience wrt performance. I am fine with resolution/graphical cutbacks but I hate it when one console plays at 60 and another at 30FPS or choppy frame rates. That's why I got the one X.
> I loved the enhanced visuals(not high resolution) mode in games like Hellblade and Tomb raider though.
> All respected tech reviewers suggest that the low memory and bandwith on the series S raises concern about its ability to run games towards the end of the generation. No double dipping for me.
Thanks for your help guys. Money is tight for me since I have a few financial commitments, so I need to make the right decision.
I have a 2 year old Xbox one X, which I can sell for 200 dollars now. Should I sell the One X and buy a series S for a hundred dollars more? Or should I keep the One X for a year and a half more and then upgrade straight to the series X?
Factors I have in favor of the series S:.
> I already have a 2tb external hard drive on which most of my xbox games are stored.
> I don't have a single Xbox disk and don't intend to buy disks in the future and I don't need a Blu ray player.
> I won't be able to spend on the xbox series X for at least another 18 months, since I have saved up to buy a PS5 In a few months. Spending on both the top end consoles will be beyond prudence, however I can get the series S for just 100 bucks extra, which is reasonable.
> I am already subscribed to gamepass so I need an xbox.
> I game on a 1080p semi hdr benq monitor which supports high refresh rates.
> I am afraid that the One X will have a further drop in value wherein I will have to scrap it in another year since no one buys xbox in my state.
> The xbox will be complementing my PS5. Plus I get an years warranty over my one X.
Factors against the series S:-
> I watch all the DF stuff and I hate having a sub standard experience wrt performance. I am fine with resolution/graphical cutbacks but I hate it when one console plays at 60 and another at 30FPS or choppy frame rates. That's why I got the one X.
> I loved the enhanced visuals(not high resolution) mode in games like Hellblade and Tomb raider though.
> All respected tech reviewers suggest that the low memory and bandwith on the series S raises concern about its ability to run games towards the end of the generation. No double dipping for me.
Thanks for your help guys. Money is tight for me since I have a few financial commitments, so I need to make the right decision.
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