Xbox Series S
Next-gen performance in the smallest Xbox ever
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| Dimensions: | 29 x 12.5 x 36 cm; 3.21 Kilograms |
| Model: | RRS-00007 |
| Batteries Included: | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Dimensions: | 29 x 12.5 x 36 cm; 3.21 Kilograms |
| Origin: | China |
This console with game pass is amazing!
Before I buy this console, I have a Nintendo Switch which is great and we can take it anywhere to play, but the games are expensive. With the XBox Series S, signing the game pass, you spend 10 a month and we can play a lot of amazing games… it’s much cheaper! I loved it! The competition will have to reinvent itself… congratulations Microsoft. But I need an external hard drive… and the proper one from Seagate is expensive. I hope the next version of this console comes with 1tb or more of storage. I will give 5 stars in this review, because I got carried away with the games and the quality of the console, but the correct would be 4 stars due to having less than 400gb for game storage, yes, because the system takes up more than 100gb.
Fantastic little gateway to Game Pass
As much as I envy the power of the Series X and what it can do on a TV screen, the Series S itself is so much more attractive stood next to the TV. A wonderfully compact, stylish and totally silent design. It’s the home console everyone wishes Nintendo would make.
There’s no disc drive, of course, and that to some is a deal breaker but I bought this exclusively as a Game Pass player so no discs required. Storage is an issue and without upgrading you’ll need to delete and swap titles on a regular basis. I haven’t needed to buy the larger SSD yet, however.
The only issue I have is that it’s sold as a 1440p machine but because 1440p scales badly on my 4k TV, they might as well have made it a 1080p machine as far as I’m concerned. For a few games I’ve had to restrict it to 1080p in the system settings, which I still think looks great. But then you can’t use HDR in 1080p. This is just weird and will hopefully be addressed in a future software update. Although I am writing this nearly a year into the comsole’s life. You know what, I was going to go for five stars but I’m taking one off for that.
No stars lost anywhere else. Great console, great controller, great gateway to Microsoft’s great Game Pass service. And above all else, a great price. In terms of worries about it not being future proof, mid generation upgrades are an inevitability in today’s console market so it will probably be Series X owners wanting to upgrade before us Series S owners care.
Overall the Series S can produce a next gen experience but at a lower resolution than the Series X or PS5. Ray Tracing can also be absent in some instances but none of the consoles are assured of managing that without hits to performance. Unless you’ve got a huge TV, it’s less of a gap than you’d think. The speed of the SSD is a dream and features like Quick Resume make this a gem of a machine.
Perfect, just as good as Series X
Excellent console, it arrived on time, well packaged and was a great price.
I thought I’d regret buying it instead of waiting for the Series X but I haven’t.
It’s a tiny console compared to its predecessors so it can fit pretty much anywhere, there’s also no annoying power pack there just a power cable with the plug. For those worried about it not having a disk drive…. DON’T!
You can still get all the games you want on the Microsoft store at the same price, sometimes it can be a little more expensive but there’s plenty of places that sell the digital download codes and sometimes they’re cheaper than buying a disk.
It does exactly what the Series X does its just a few specs that are different, but you still get the same gaming experience.
Worth every penny.
-3 usb slots
-controller (with batteries)
-power cable
-HDMI cable
– you can buy a separate external hard drive for extra storage
Fantastic little gateway to Game Pass
As much as I envy the power of the Series X and what it can do on a TV screen, the Series S itself is so much more attractive stood next to the TV. A wonderfully compact, stylish and totally silent design. It’s the home console everyone wishes Nintendo would make.
There’s no disc drive, of course, and that to some is a deal breaker but I bought this exclusively as a Game Pass player so no discs required. Storage is an issue and without upgrading you’ll need to delete and swap titles on a regular basis. I haven’t needed to buy the larger SSD yet, however.
The only issue I have is that it’s sold as a 1440p machine but because 1440p scales badly on my 4k TV, they might as well have made it a 1080p machine as far as I’m concerned. For a few games I’ve had to restrict it to 1080p in the system settings, which I still think looks great. But then you can’t use HDR in 1080p. This is just weird and will hopefully be addressed in a future software update. Although I am writing this nearly a year into the comsole’s life. You know what, I was going to go for five stars but I’m taking one off for that.
No stars lost anywhere else. Great console, great controller, great gateway to Microsoft’s great Game Pass service. And above all else, a great price. In terms of worries about it not being future proof, mid generation upgrades are an inevitability in today’s console market so it will probably be Series X owners wanting to upgrade before us Series S owners care.
Overall the Series S can produce a next gen experience but at a lower resolution than the Series X or PS5. Ray Tracing can also be absent in some instances but none of the consoles are assured of managing that without hits to performance. Unless you’ve got a huge TV, it’s less of a gap than you’d think. The speed of the SSD is a dream and features like Quick Resume make this a gem of a machine.
Brilliant little console
The Xbox Series S is just a fantastic little console. The reduced loading times are worth it’s weight in gold for me. As an achievement hunter, many game’s achievements require a lot of patience and grinding repetitively doing the same thing over and over. I am talking about in-game loading times, not the initial booting up of the game. I.e. entering a lobby, loading a level or map etc is way faster than my Xbox One S! The console does get quite hot though which I think is normal?
The only downsides is that the 60fps boost is not available in some games when it is for the series X. Shadow Warrior 2 is an example. And that the console does NOT have a DirectPort connection to hook it up to decent monitors. You need an OLED display with HDMI 2.1 ports on it to get the best out of the console.
Worth the price
I got this as I was starting to play my Xbox One more again, after playing through exclusives on the PS4, and found that it was getting a bit old and noisier.
The Series X was not in stock but I don’t have a massive amount of physical games and thought, hey, worst case I’ll sell the S and upgrade later on. But… I am very happy with the Series S as it delivers on a next gen console promise but with the odd compromise. But honestly the pros outweigh the cons consistently. I love how quickly the games load now… Guilty pleasure of playing Skyrim through again on this new console and having no loading screens? Absolutely love it. Decided to get the Optimised Valhalla and it’s thrown me away how gorgeous the game is and how well it runs. Almost forgotten what a loading screen is.
A big improvement from the Xbox One.
Load times are much faster.
I compared the graphics from Assassin’s Creed games, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey which came out on Xbox One and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla which had an optimised option and the difference was very impressive, better lighting, more detailed face models.
Also comparing Destiny 2 on Xbox One to Xbox Series S there is a big improvement in graphics.
The size of the console is smaller than I expected, it’s much smaller than the Xbox One.
I do plan to get the Xbox Series X as it is a more powerful consuls but while there is a shortage and not many games using the full potential of the new consoles it is definitely worth getting the Series X.
Having said that even if you only wanted to get one console, comparing the graphics from Xbox Series S to Series X was minimal, there were a couple less trees, less grass etc. Not noticeable until you compare the two.
A big improvement from the Xbox One.
Load times are much faster.
I compared the graphics from Assassin’s Creed games, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey which came out on Xbox One and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla which had an optimised option and the difference was very impressive, better lighting, more detailed face models.
Also comparing Destiny 2 on Xbox One to Xbox Series S there is a big improvement in graphics.
The size of the console is smaller than I expected, it’s much smaller than the Xbox One.
I do plan to get the Xbox Series X as it is a more powerful consuls but while there is a shortage and not many games using the full potential of the new consoles it is definitely worth getting the Series X.
Having said that even if you only wanted to get one console, comparing the graphics from Xbox Series S to Series X was minimal, there were a couple less trees, less grass etc. Not noticeable until you compare the two.
ot disappointed!
ordered on Friday arrived next day . I wanted a series x couldn’t get one so decided to give the series s a try . I’m not disappointed at all ! played fifa on it and it looks amazing . set up was easy though the xbox app. all received boxed well . Power supply was a uk one no issues there unlike other reviews I have read . Nice little console worth the money would recommend.update review 26.11.21 . playing forza 5 . gears . outriders . have series s couple of months or more still loving it ..with game pass it’s a great bargain .
ot disappointed!
ordered on Friday arrived next day . I wanted a series x couldn’t get one so decided to give the series s a try . I’m not disappointed at all ! played fifa on it and it looks amazing . set up was easy though the xbox app. all received boxed well . Power supply was a uk one no issues there unlike other reviews I have read . Nice little console worth the money would recommend.update review 26.11.21 . playing forza 5 . gears . outriders . have series s couple of months or more still loving it ..with game pass it’s a great bargain .
What can I say this is an amazing little console I was debating about getting this or the series x but as series x is hard to come buy I bought this little beast and I’ve gotta say I’m not disappointed in fact gonna buy two more for my kids for crimbo. Only downside is its digital only and you only get 300 and something gig to play with on the ssd but with gamepass this makes this console a must own.
What can I say this is an amazing little console I was debating about getting this or the series x but as series x is hard to come buy I bought this little beast and I’ve gotta say I’m not disappointed in fact gonna buy two more for my kids for crimbo. Only downside is its digital only and you only get 300 and something gig to play with on the ssd but with gamepass this makes this console a must own.
The power of this little machine (it is small) is so impressive. The fact it can run Microsoft flight sim without spending the obscene amount you would on a pc, is incredible.
I read on forums about how you wouldn’t really see a performance increase with games such as Warzone and it was all nonsense. Huge frame rate increase and smoother gameplay. Forza Horizon 4 loads in a ridiculously fast time compared to the One S! So if you’re looking at a budget powerhouse just buy it!
Only quibble I have is that you have 360 something gb useable so it’s not ideal, maybe save up for the expansion if you can or an external SSD!
The power of this little machine (it is small) is so impressive. The fact it can run Microsoft flight sim without spending the obscene amount you would on a pc, is incredible.
I read on forums about how you wouldn’t really see a performance increase with games such as Warzone and it was all nonsense. Huge frame rate increase and smoother gameplay. Forza Horizon 4 loads in a ridiculously fast time compared to the One S! So if you’re looking at a budget powerhouse just buy it!
Only quibble I have is that you have 360 something gb useable so it’s not ideal, maybe save up for the expansion if you can or an external SSD!
Perfect complement to other systems
Ok look I know this review is probably going to be buried so I’ll put a couple pointers in case you happen to skim over it:
-We have this to sit alongside a PS5. It’s PERFECT as a side console if you want access to another library
-We use it for Gamepass. Yes the series X is better but no issues or really even obvious gameplay limitations on the S
-Look at that price. You’re getting next gen for <250
TLDR; may not be the best option as your "main" place to game if you're really into it but at that price point it's ideal as a side console or easy access to next gen/gamepass
Perfect complement to other systems
Ok look I know this review is probably going to be buried so I’ll put a couple pointers in case you happen to skim over it:
-We have this to sit alongside a PS5. It’s PERFECT as a side console if you want access to another library
-We use it for Gamepass. Yes the series X is better but no issues or really even obvious gameplay limitations on the S
-Look at that price. You’re getting next gen for <250
TLDR; may not be the best option as your "main" place to game if you're really into it but at that price point it's ideal as a side console or easy access to next gen/gamepass
Works as it should! Great Game Pass machine! I only bought this to pass the time till the Xbox Series X becomes available but to be honest I’ll probably just stick with this one instead! I wish there was more internal space but you can buy an expansion card if needed (but will wait till the price comes down before buying one since it’s almost the same price as the console itself!). Love the controller, love the quick start functionality (it can start up games almost instantly).
Wow, a definite upgrade from one S!
So I’ve been waiting to get a series X but my one s had finally packed up so I had to buy a series S while waiting for an X to eventually become available… I was really hesitant to get the S for a few reasons. But Holy moly am I impressed. The graphics are miles better than the one s. Loading is so much better. I had already bought a 4k TV ready for the X so I can see the graphic changes from one s to series s. It’s a brilliant little xbox. Smaller than I thought it was going to be too.
It’s great for people who are casual gamers. The only downside for me is the space. I will eventually be upgrading to X but that’s just because I am a full on gamer. So want the extra storage and power. So if you are a casual gamer or like me your xbox has packed up and you need an xbox quick, definitely get a series s!
Works as it should! Great Game Pass machine! I only bought this to pass the time till the Xbox Series X becomes available but to be honest I’ll probably just stick with this one instead! I wish there was more internal space but you can buy an expansion card if needed (but will wait till the price comes down before buying one since it’s almost the same price as the console itself!). Love the controller, love the quick start functionality (it can start up games almost instantly).
Where do I start I am a
Avid PlayStation user and wanted flight sim 2020 and did not want to go down the whole pc route and with very little knowledge on the xbox I never really knew about the series slooked on Amazon and there it sat this console and in stock a xbox that would run flight sim in stock and basically 250 quid so thought I’ll try oneit’s amazing so small runs flight sim flawlessly and used via the game pass it’s a tenner a monthLooking through the game pass store i thought I will try other games fifa and forza and even replaying one one of my favourite games Arkham knight.this console for me the price and the quality is amazing and even though was a PlayStation user this console has taken over at the moment and probably will for a long time ye
Great Things In A Small Form
I was shocked how small the Xbox Series S is compared to its older brethren when I opened the box but true to form Microsoft have made an amazing piece of gaming hardware, from it’s look to boot speed all are a major jump from previous generations, in fact there’s only one issue, but for that it’s major issue it’s SSD size at only 500gb of which only approx 380 GB is usable this is not a system for the serious gamer, I thought I’d possibly get away with it as I only play one game all be it everyday, but this year all of a sudden there’s going to be 3to4 games that I’m wanting to play and given that new AAA games are mostly 100GB or more I now have a big problem especially as Microsoft so fit to design memory expansion that’s custom made by Seagate at an eyewatering 200 for a TB, if you want true next gen load speed, graphics, sound you will have to buy one, now normal external HD will work as long as their usb 3 or above but you won’t be able to play enhanced for series X/S games from them.
But aside from the memory issue I can’t fault the series S and would highly recommend it for a casual gamer, or younger family
Great Things In A Small Form
I was shocked how small the Xbox Series S is compared to its older brethren when I opened the box but true to form Microsoft have made an amazing piece of gaming hardware, from it’s look to boot speed all are a major jump from previous generations, in fact there’s only one issue, but for that it’s major issue it’s SSD size at only 500gb of which only approx 380 GB is usable this is not a system for the serious gamer, I thought I’d possibly get away with it as I only play one game all be it everyday, but this year all of a sudden there’s going to be 3to4 games that I’m wanting to play and given that new AAA games are mostly 100GB or more I now have a big problem especially as Microsoft so fit to design memory expansion that’s custom made by Seagate at an eyewatering 200 for a TB, if you want true next gen load speed, graphics, sound you will have to buy one, now normal external HD will work as long as their usb 3 or above but you won’t be able to play enhanced for series X/S games from them.
But aside from the memory issue I can’t fault the series S and would highly recommend it for a casual gamer, or younger family
Xbox seris s
Great console ok its slightly slower than the x but does pritty much the same as the x. plus its cheaper and smaller. I would say tho if you want to play all your new and old games on this console i would also purchase the 1T ssd drive for the xbox series x, the one thats dedicated forthe x and s .DO NOT BUY a external to run your anew XS games on they will not run the console will say you have to instal on main drive because the external drive ant fast enuf this is why you must buy the over priced 200 for you s because 500g dont cut it when i have 56 games so what i did was buy an ssd external for my old games and that dam over priced 1T dedicated drive for my new xs games. Still not enuff space for me but it will do till they bring out another and bigger version witch will cost properly double more than the console 2T 400
A well priced entry to next gen gaming, far superior to the last generation.
Ok so we know the Series S isn’t as powerful as the Series X (Duh!), with that aside it is a fantastic little console with little being the operative word here as it’s actually smaller the the Xbox One S.
Still performs very well indeed, super fast loading times and awesome (sometimes jaw dropping) graphics.
I use this with game pass ultimate and it’s worth every penny, all the games that have been optimised for series X/S all look fantastic and the graphical upgrades really stand out. Whether you are looking for increased FPS, faster loading times or you are a graphics junkie like me that just wants to look at the true beauty of some of the games in Ray tracing mode, this is the console to do it on.
Highly recommend this purchase, very happy customer!!
A well priced entry to next gen gaming, far superior to the last generation.
Ok so we know the Series S isn’t as powerful as the Series X (Duh!), with that aside it is a fantastic little console with little being the operative word here as it’s actually smaller the the Xbox One S.
Still performs very well indeed, super fast loading times and awesome (sometimes jaw dropping) graphics.
I use this with game pass ultimate and it’s worth every penny, all the games that have been optimised for series X/S all look fantastic and the graphical upgrades really stand out. Whether you are looking for increased FPS, faster loading times or you are a graphics junkie like me that just wants to look at the true beauty of some of the games in Ray tracing mode, this is the console to do it on.
Highly recommend this purchase, very happy customer!!
The series S was more of a playful experiment to my eyes when it first got announced, rather than a serious offer that I would consider buying for myself. And yet here I am, writing down my very positive experience with it so far.
Here are some key points, for those who don’t want to read the whole review:
Positives
– The price. Ridiculous value for money, really. Even without the shortage on GPU’s, I don’t think 250 could buy you a card with better performance than the series S. Leave alone the crazy fast SSD.
– The exterior design. This is a powerful machine, capable of some serious performance, somehow contained in a tiny rectangular box that fits everywhere. It can also stand horizontally or vertically without requiring a base, while looking extremely cute in both scenarios. Simple, easy, sensible.
– Cooling. No matter what game you throw at it, there is no part of the console that feels hot to touch. The hot air comes out of that big black circle, without touching anything on its way out (like cables, ports etc).
– All new Xbox features. Cloud gaming, Console streaming, Smart delivery automatic improvements on older games… Quick Resume is the feature that we all wanted but did not know.
– Game Pass. The gaming subscription service adds so much value to the Xbox platform.
Negatives
– Questionable future. So far it has been keeping up with the series X, at least for 1080/1440p gaming with some acceptable reductions in image quality, but until when?
– Unpolished UI on the main menu. I can almost always notice sound effects breaking and small lags when browsing the menus fast.
– More or less 385GB are available for games, significantly smaller than the series X.
– Previous generation titles that have not been optimized yet, run their Xbox one S version by default rather than the Xbox one X. This means you get the crappier version pretty much, even though the console could handle the best one as well.
– No Blu Ray. I don’t care about that one, but it is the only way to have access to the used games market.
Just by going through the pros/cons list, one can easily see that great value for money does not mean the best possible choice always. I’m pretty sure that the extra 200 required for the series X (or a ps5) are totally worth it and it is the safest bet for many gamers.
But there are many ways to choose the series S as well. Some people live in tiny apartments or rooms, some don’t own a 4K monitor. Some prefer playing older titles, indies and will be extremely happy with the way the modern triple A’s will run on the series S. Some just want a console to play with their kids and have fun without breaking the bank. Some just want to get a taste of game pass at the lowest price possible.
No matter what the reason, the series S is an excellent machine that feels like and truly is a next gen console. You will get the full Microsoft gaming console experience and tons of entertainment and that is an astonishing achievement from the Xbox department.
The series S was more of a playful experiment to my eyes when it first got announced, rather than a serious offer that I would consider buying for myself. And yet here I am, writing down my very positive experience with it so far.
Here are some key points, for those who don’t want to read the whole review:
Positives
– The price. Ridiculous value for money, really. Even without the shortage on GPU’s, I don’t think 250 could buy you a card with better performance than the series S. Leave alone the crazy fast SSD.
– The exterior design. This is a powerful machine, capable of some serious performance, somehow contained in a tiny rectangular box that fits everywhere. It can also stand horizontally or vertically without requiring a base, while looking extremely cute in both scenarios. Simple, easy, sensible.
– Cooling. No matter what game you throw at it, there is no part of the console that feels hot to touch. The hot air comes out of that big black circle, without touching anything on its way out (like cables, ports etc).
– All new Xbox features. Cloud gaming, Console streaming, Smart delivery automatic improvements on older games… Quick Resume is the feature that we all wanted but did not know.
– Game Pass. The gaming subscription service adds so much value to the Xbox platform.
Negatives
– Questionable future. So far it has been keeping up with the series X, at least for 1080/1440p gaming with some acceptable reductions in image quality, but until when?
– Unpolished UI on the main menu. I can almost always notice sound effects breaking and small lags when browsing the menus fast.
– More or less 385GB are available for games, significantly smaller than the series X.
– Previous generation titles that have not been optimized yet, run their Xbox one S version by default rather than the Xbox one X. This means you get the crappier version pretty much, even though the console could handle the best one as well.
– No Blu Ray. I don’t care about that one, but it is the only way to have access to the used games market.
Just by going through the pros/cons list, one can easily see that great value for money does not mean the best possible choice always. I’m pretty sure that the extra 200 required for the series X (or a ps5) are totally worth it and it is the safest bet for many gamers.
But there are many ways to choose the series S as well. Some people live in tiny apartments or rooms, some don’t own a 4K monitor. Some prefer playing older titles, indies and will be extremely happy with the way the modern triple A’s will run on the series S. Some just want a console to play with their kids and have fun without breaking the bank. Some just want to get a taste of game pass at the lowest price possible.
No matter what the reason, the series S is an excellent machine that feels like and truly is a next gen console. You will get the full Microsoft gaming console experience and tons of entertainment and that is an astonishing achievement from the Xbox department.
A great little bit of kit, however does have it's issues
This a great little system, however it does have a couple of small issues. The first thing I noticed opening the box, in comparison to the One S, this thing is tiny, easily half the size and weight. It runs well, navigating it is a lot quicker than the last gen which is nice. First issue I noticed however is it heats up very quickly, I ran Watch Dogs: Legion for around 2 and a half hours and the system was really hot, despite being next to an open window with nothing covering it. Secondly is storage space, I knew there wouldn’t be a lot of space on it, but in action it’s different. I have 6 games installed and have basically maxed out the storage space bar about 30gb which with the size of games these days is pretty much nothing. Overall a great system though and would definitely recommend.
Grea
Honestly love it so much, having been super reluctant to buy next gen consoles after being so attached to my switch I finally caved after seeing this model and how much smaller it is. Super handy that there’s no disc drive so I’m not taking up more space in storage and Microsoft have so many good sales now that it’s not an issue only using digital media. Works really well, is super fast. No red ring of death. Lovely.
So good
I got this Xbox as my 1st ever console, I been gaming on PC since I got into gaming. I was expecting graphic and performance to be weak but this machine is little beast. It runs all my games so smoothly I could not even tell I was on console. The controller is so good to hold and use for hours, however the included battery are that good and cannot be charged I would recommend you to get one yourself.
The game pass ultimate was the best thing I found about this console, as someone moving to new ecosystem I had no games to play for 1st few days until I found game pass ultimate! For low price of 10,99 I can play so many different games which is total steal considering that Xbox lice cost 7 alone + you have to buy each game for 40+ nowadays
Grea
Honestly love it so much, having been super reluctant to buy next gen consoles after being so attached to my switch I finally caved after seeing this model and how much smaller it is. Super handy that there’s no disc drive so I’m not taking up more space in storage and Microsoft have so many good sales now that it’s not an issue only using digital media. Works really well, is super fast. No red ring of death. Lovely.
Great console. I own a ps4 and couldn’t bother waiting in line for the ps5… So I got this until the ps5 is readily available. Xbox game pass is great with over 100 games and forza 4 is wonderful. Load time is faster than the time it took me to pack my bags and leave the ex. For 300 it’s a great console to play until ps5 is easy to get without the sculpters. Happy with the purchase
Great console. I own a ps4 and couldn’t bother waiting in line for the ps5… So I got this until the ps5 is readily available. Xbox game pass is great with over 100 games and forza 4 is wonderful. Load time is faster than the time it took me to pack my bags and leave the ex. For 300 it’s a great console to play until ps5 is easy to get without the sculpters. Happy with the purchase
So I bought the series x day of release, and to be honest I had nothing but trouble with it , in every way imaginable!!! So I sold it and got a ps5 which is great . But I missed the gamer pass on Xbox and at the price of the series s I thought to hell with it I will buy one as a second console, well I wasn’t disappointed, I’ve had no issues at all with this and the gamer pass is awsome.
So I bought the series x day of release, and to be honest I had nothing but trouble with it , in every way imaginable!!! So I sold it and got a ps5 which is great . But I missed the gamer pass on Xbox and at the price of the series s I thought to hell with it I will buy one as a second console, well I wasn’t disappointed, I’ve had no issues at all with this and the gamer pass is awsome.
Little beas
Don’t trust the front picture on Amazon for some reason they choose a picture that makes the plastics look cheap. This thing does not look or feel cheap in person.
Little beast. True the next gen games aren’t there yet, but they’re coming.
Quick resume is a game changer and going over to my ps5 with no quick resume in multiple games is difficult.
The back compat frame rate boosts and resolution boosts are absolutely world class and amazing. Microsoft are emulation experts.
Game pass enough said.
Absolutely incredible value for such a power packed little 1080p machine. Runs completely silent. And it’s fast as hell. Definitely recommend. Perfect companion to my series X
Little beas
Don’t trust the front picture on Amazon for some reason they choose a picture that makes the plastics look cheap. This thing does not look or feel cheap in person.
Little beast. True the next gen games aren’t there yet, but they’re coming.
Quick resume is a game changer and going over to my ps5 with no quick resume in multiple games is difficult.
The back compat frame rate boosts and resolution boosts are absolutely world class and amazing. Microsoft are emulation experts.
Game pass enough said.
Absolutely incredible value for such a power packed little 1080p machine. Runs completely silent. And it’s fast as hell. Definitely recommend. Perfect companion to my series X
This things a bargain I recommend
What can i say this thing is just a bargain 250 for a really good experience I can play rainbow six at 1080 120 if I want to games such as forza horizon 4 look awesome at 1080 everything is super snappy to load it’s overall just a great value and doesn’t feel like a compromise. The controller is pretty good the xbox one controller was almost perfect imo and they perfected it (the ps5 does have more features but isn’t as comfortable imo). It’s also really quiet like I can’t hear it at all. Overall it’s treat value especially when you get game pass on it for a little over 10 a month. Only complaint is I wish it had a nvme ssd option for adding extra storage instead of the 200 cards which is really expensive even a gen 4 ssd isn’t anywhere near that much.
Brillia
Brilliant little powerhouse, I also have the series X and bought this for the spare room. There’s very little difference in the graphics and gameplay unless you play on a huge screen. I play this through a gaming monitor and it’s awesome. Combine this with game pass and you have the perfect gaming set up. IMO digital gaming is the way forward as physical disc’s just act as keys and you still have to download the game anyway. Ok physical can be cheaper but with game pass and the sales on gold it’s a win win.
Such a good console and so small compared to its big brother the Series X and even the previous One and One X. AND THE PRICE! My Lord, the price is a steal!
Whisper quiet even on performance-heavy games, don’t really notice the lack of native 4K nor the lack of a disc drive. The speed is incredible. For reference it could take over a minute to load a Halo level on the OG Xbox and even the 360, and this thing can do a remastered 1080p 60FPS version in 3-4 seconds. Quick-resume is also a fantastic feature, allowing you to skip all those menus and logos when firing up a game you play a lot, even from a just-plugged-in state! It was sort of done on the Xbox One but it really marks itself as a genuine feature here.
One gripe is the lack of internal memory at under 400GB, though that kind of thing is expected for the price. You can use external HDDs and SSDs with it BUT you can only play older games off of them, any games that are labelled ‘Optimised for Series S/X’ can be stored on such drives but can ONLY be run off the internal memory or on the official Seagate expansion drive which has its own proprietary port on the back of the console (and which at the moment costs about the difference between this and the Series X, so bare that in mind if you’re weighing up the two).
Beyond having S/X specific upgrades though, even now there are pretty much no exclusive games, which is a drawback but one I’m confident MS are going to fix in the near future. It’s something to think about if you’re looking to upgrade from a One though.
One thing I will say is that I think this is designed to be more of a Games Pass machine. Something to store a few games on while you’re playing them and then you delete them to download a bunch of new ones, with a few permanent favourites like Halo or Skyrim. Rather than something to keep your entire back catalogue of games on and only downloading a few new ones here and there when you can shell out 50+. But I think that is the trajectory of the gaming industry generally, moving towards a Netflix model rather than a DVD cabinet one.
Damn fine piece of kit for the price.
Such a good console and so small compared to its big brother the Series X and even the previous One and One X. AND THE PRICE! My Lord, the price is a steal!
Whisper quiet even on performance-heavy games, don’t really notice the lack of native 4K nor the lack of a disc drive. The speed is incredible. For reference it could take over a minute to load a Halo level on the OG Xbox and even the 360, and this thing can do a remastered 1080p 60FPS version in 3-4 seconds. Quick-resume is also a fantastic feature, allowing you to skip all those menus and logos when firing up a game you play a lot, even from a just-plugged-in state! It was sort of done on the Xbox One but it really marks itself as a genuine feature here.
One gripe is the lack of internal memory at under 400GB, though that kind of thing is expected for the price. You can use external HDDs and SSDs with it BUT you can only play older games off of them, any games that are labelled ‘Optimised for Series S/X’ can be stored on such drives but can ONLY be run off the internal memory or on the official Seagate expansion drive which has its own proprietary port on the back of the console (and which at the moment costs about the difference between this and the Series X, so bare that in mind if you’re weighing up the two).
Beyond having S/X specific upgrades though, even now there are pretty much no exclusive games, which is a drawback but one I’m confident MS are going to fix in the near future. It’s something to think about if you’re looking to upgrade from a One though.
One thing I will say is that I think this is designed to be more of a Games Pass machine. Something to store a few games on while you’re playing them and then you delete them to download a bunch of new ones, with a few permanent favourites like Halo or Skyrim. Rather than something to keep your entire back catalogue of games on and only downloading a few new ones here and there when you can shell out 50+. But I think that is the trajectory of the gaming industry generally, moving towards a Netflix model rather than a DVD cabinet one.
Good things come in small packages
I will admit, I was surprised how small the console is, but it is digital only and the lack of optical drive would explain the lack of bulk.
Fired it up, and got set up quickly. Very simple set up process, and within minutes I was online, and had access to my digital Xbox Library.
Only draw back was the delivery itself. Driver “forgot” to bring my door (he only brought another box that contained a surge protector), and when I called after him since he’d already walked away, he said “No, no other parcel”, then checked his phone and begrudgingly said “Oh there was another one” and waited until I asked “Well, can you get it from your van and deliver it to me?” before doing so. The box was loose, as if someone had opened one side of the box to see what was inside, which was alarming. He asked me for my OTP, handed the box over and left. Not even a hint of an apology at any stage.
I mention this on the review, just to encourage people to remain vigilant. I honestly think had I not chased and challenged him, I would not have my Xbox right now.
Affordable Next gen console
Series s is a really good step into next gen gaming at a faction of the price. It loads super fast and is super quiet. The only downsides in found is the storage capacity isn’t Great for an only digital console and I’ve had to use my own external harddrive to keep some of my games. The other thing I have noticed is that you need a good internet connection to keep the Xbox in sync with your online account and game saves. I’ve has issues where it won’t connect to the internet or log me in if the internet speed isn’t great.
Affordable Next gen console
Series s is a really good step into next gen gaming at a faction of the price. It loads super fast and is super quiet. The only downsides in found is the storage capacity isn’t Great for an only digital console and I’ve had to use my own external harddrive to keep some of my games. The other thing I have noticed is that you need a good internet connection to keep the Xbox in sync with your online account and game saves. I’ve has issues where it won’t connect to the internet or log me in if the internet speed isn’t great.
Great but limited space - additional series s/x storage costs are ridiculous.
Great console, if subscribing to game pass ultimate alongside this (which I think is almost the main point of this console) there’s a lot of gaming for a reasonable cost.
Knocking a star off for the limited storage and the ‘necessary’ additional hardware to expand the storage is ludicrously priced – almost the same price as another xbox.
Much better than I was expecting
I had a PS4 last generation and never really got on with it. I wanted access to game pass so I had planned to get a Series X. I could not find one anywhere so bought a Series S instead. It is actually a great little console, small silent and powerful. It is a big improvement over PS4, faster load times and better visuals. I have not any any issues, no crashes as others have reported. It is just a really nice device.
Pros: Game pass, size, silent, quick resume, controller, the price
Cons: It is not a Series X, not much else
Quick delivery, we ordered for our sons birthday, had to give the driver a pass code which amazon sent, this actually arrived as the driver was trying to deliver, not sure whether I would of got it without it.
The console is great and my son absolutely loves i
Quick delivery, we ordered for our sons birthday, had to give the driver a pass code which amazon sent, this actually arrived as the driver was trying to deliver, not sure whether I would of got it without it.
The console is great and my son absolutely loves i
Fantastic little Gamepass machine. And it really is little – similar in size to the Wii. It operates silently when playing games, there’s no fan noise and no risk drive to spin around.
Gamepass is a great deal, especially if you use the Gold to Gamepass conversion trick. I have had a great time discovering games I normally wouldn’t have bothered with. Whilst Xbox is severely lacking in new first-party exclusives, the ever changing Gamepass library provides endless entertainment.
Not only that but Microsoft are adding features to the Series S like FPS boost which makes older games play a lot more smoothly. I’ve just gone back to Battlefield 4 and the difference from the original 30 FPS version is night and day. Also, if like me you haven’t owned an Xbox since the 360 and bought a lot of titles back then, thanks to the impressive backwards compatibility on the Series S, you’ll find that your game library is already quite substantial.
It’s also worth mentioning the very fast load times, beautiful graphics with S/X optimised games (don’t notice much difference with my PS5 on my 4K TV in optimised games) and the awesome Quick Resume, which lets you jump straight back in where you left a game even if you’ve played several other games since.
In years to come there will be first-party exclusives and they’ll be coming straight to Gamepass on the Series S. I bought the Series S because of this – a future-proofing accompaniment to my PS5. I honestly didn’t think I’d get that much use out of it for quite a while – but there biggest compliment I can pay it is that I’ve played it just as much as my PS5, if not more.
Fantastic little Gamepass machine. And it really is little – similar in size to the Wii. It operates silently when playing games, there’s no fan noise and no risk drive to spin around.
Gamepass is a great deal, especially if you use the Gold to Gamepass conversion trick. I have had a great time discovering games I normally wouldn’t have bothered with. Whilst Xbox is severely lacking in new first-party exclusives, the ever changing Gamepass library provides endless entertainment.
Not only that but Microsoft are adding features to the Series S like FPS boost which makes older games play a lot more smoothly. I’ve just gone back to Battlefield 4 and the difference from the original 30 FPS version is night and day. Also, if like me you haven’t owned an Xbox since the 360 and bought a lot of titles back then, thanks to the impressive backwards compatibility on the Series S, you’ll find that your game library is already quite substantial.
It’s also worth mentioning the very fast load times, beautiful graphics with S/X optimised games (don’t notice much difference with my PS5 on my 4K TV in optimised games) and the awesome Quick Resume, which lets you jump straight back in where you left a game even if you’ve played several other games since.
In years to come there will be first-party exclusives and they’ll be coming straight to Gamepass on the Series S. I bought the Series S because of this – a future-proofing accompaniment to my PS5. I honestly didn’t think I’d get that much use out of it for quite a while – but there biggest compliment I can pay it is that I’ve played it just as much as my PS5, if not more.
Ultimately the answer between Series X and Series S is down to whether you have the money and why you want the console. For casual gaming every so often it runs smoothly and has for quite a while remaining just as quiet as when I first purchased it. Defiantly recommend the Series S to new gamer or students because of its size, however it has the performance behind it to play the large AAA games but don’t expect to store too many games without an external hard-drive.
A good hard-drive btw is the Segate 4tb, it’ll last for ages and ultimately be perfect for the future with games only getting larger.
Ultimately the answer between Series X and Series S is down to whether you have the money and why you want the console. For casual gaming every so often it runs smoothly and has for quite a while remaining just as quiet as when I first purchased it. Defiantly recommend the Series S to new gamer or students because of its size, however it has the performance behind it to play the large AAA games but don’t expect to store too many games without an external hard-drive.
A good hard-drive btw is the Segate 4tb, it’ll last for ages and ultimately be perfect for the future with games only getting larger.
Surprisingly Excelle
I was indecisive about what Next Gen console to buy. I love PlayStation, but I love Xbox too, primarily thanks to Game Pass. In the end, I mainly wanted to experience faster loading and Quick Resume. Had one been available, I’d have probably gone for the Series X, as I have a big 4K TV. However, only the Series S was available, so I thought ‘sod it, I’ll make do with one of those for now.’
But the thing is, it doesn’t feel like I’m ‘making do’ at all. I care more about frame rates than resolution and the Series S has this covered. Load times are so fast and Quick Resume is just wonderful. I do not regret buying the Series S at all. In fact, I’m pretty glad the Series X wasn’t available… I’ve saved myself 200 quid!
I’ll upgrade when the games that truly push the new consoles start to appear. Until then, the Series S is the console of the people! Every home should have one.
Seems too keep the men happy.
got it for my husband.
He and our son use to play xbox all the time together. They use to play all the time when our son was at home but since our son left home my husband has not played as he had no console so now my husband can play it with our son & I can only hear my husband rather than both of them. So that’s a plus.
Awesome value! It’s tiny, practically silent when gaming, actually faster than PS4 Pro or Xbox One X as it has much newer hardware than either. It only uses about 70 watts to around 150 watts per hour when gaming, depending on the game and resolution. Much to my surprise it supports 120hz at 4k and 1080p it works well at 60hz 4k with less demanding games running at 4k and modern AAA titles being upscaled but hitting 60 FPS no issue.
The only draw back is how small the 512GB super fast PCIE4 internal drive is, you only have 360GB to install games on. So if you plan on having lots of games you will have to buy the Expansion SSD from Seagate, older games can be installed on a USB stick to keep the super fast storage for modern games that need it.
If you have a problem with the Series X or S (or PS5) with screen flickering when it switches from HDR modes in video apps then you must update your TVs software to the latest versions. I did have the issue when playing Netflix etc but updating the software on both LG and Samsung TVs fixed it.
Don’t forget if new to Xbox, buy some recharging batteries for the controller, they are not included.
But the series S is basically a PS4 Pro or Xbox One X that is much smaller, quieter has double the CPU power of older models and a much newer GPU that does raytracing and better upscaling to 4k. Its probably the best value games hardware I have bought in 40 years.
Don’t forget you can use cheap USB memory sticks, HDDs or external SSDs to store non optomised for Series S X games no issue. The internal storage should only be used for titles optomised for Series X S as they won’t run from any other storage than the internal drive or Seagate expansion card.
The external Seagate superfast expansion card was idiot proof to install and transfer games to. I imagine over time they will decrease in price and increase in storage size as well. So don’t let the 360 GBs of usable space put you off the Series S at all.
Awesome value! It’s tiny, practically silent when gaming, actually faster than PS4 Pro or Xbox One X as it has much newer hardware than either. It only uses about 70 watts to around 150 watts per hour when gaming, depending on the game and resolution. Much to my surprise it supports 120hz at 4k and 1080p it works well at 60hz 4k with less demanding games running at 4k and modern AAA titles being upscaled but hitting 60 FPS no issue.
The only draw back is how small the 512GB super fast PCIE4 internal drive is, you only have 360GB to install games on. So if you plan on having lots of games you will have to buy the Expansion SSD from Seagate, older games can be installed on a USB stick to keep the super fast storage for modern games that need it.
If you have a problem with the Series X or S (or PS5) with screen flickering when it switches from HDR modes in video apps then you must update your TVs software to the latest versions. I did have the issue when playing Netflix etc but updating the software on both LG and Samsung TVs fixed it.
Don’t forget if new to Xbox, buy some recharging batteries for the controller, they are not included.
But the series S is basically a PS4 Pro or Xbox One X that is much smaller, quieter has double the CPU power of older models and a much newer GPU that does raytracing and better upscaling to 4k. Its probably the best value games hardware I have bought in 40 years.
Don’t forget you can use cheap USB memory sticks, HDDs or external SSDs to store non optomised for Series S X games no issue. The internal storage should only be used for titles optomised for Series X S as they won’t run from any other storage than the internal drive or Seagate expansion card.
The external Seagate superfast expansion card was idiot proof to install and transfer games to. I imagine over time they will decrease in price and increase in storage size as well. So don’t let the 360 GBs of usable space put you off the Series S at all.
Super!
Managed to get one of these for 249.99 here and it’s exceeded all my expectations. Forza Horizon 4 on this machine has blown my mind it’s that good. Gave the Witcher 3 a quick spin and again it looks incredible. Any reviews saying there are no difference with old gen versions should be taken with a pinch of salt. The only downside to this machine is lack of storage but that’s easy to work around, I’m happy with just two or 3 games on the system ( actually got 12 on it with 70 megs spare) as I like old classics like Super Meat Boy. Final plus point, the console looks amazing and is ultra compact!
Super!
Managed to get one of these for 249.99 here and it’s exceeded all my expectations. Forza Horizon 4 on this machine has blown my mind it’s that good. Gave the Witcher 3 a quick spin and again it looks incredible. Any reviews saying there are no difference with old gen versions should be taken with a pinch of salt. The only downside to this machine is lack of storage but that’s easy to work around, I’m happy with just two or 3 games on the system ( actually got 12 on it with 70 megs spare) as I like old classics like Super Meat Boy. Final plus point, the console looks amazing and is ultra compact!
Not A English Plug!!!!
It’s the plugs you use for razors and toothbrush chargers and doesn’t come with a converter. Otherwise absolutely Amazing very small does have its weight but controller is amazing and one other problem is any games like Fortnite and Rocket League and ark and AC Valhalla and more can only be stored on the internal but an HDD does work for most games like Apex and AC odyssey. Overall Worth the Money just have an Old Xbox One S or X Plug.
An amazing little console with one drawback
This console has incredible performance for such a neatly packaged little machine at a really competitive price point! It’s totally silent, I’ve not heard the fans kick in once! It’s really fast and has great graphics at 1440p.
My only criticism would be the meagre 512GB SSD. In its formatted state before any games are installed you’ll only have around 380GB of usable storage which fills up quickly with games like ‘Call of Duty: Cold War’ being around 180GB. There is a 1TB expansion card that you can get from Seagate but it’s overpriced at 220.
Small box. Big potential
The Xbox Series S is a great entry into next gen gaming at a budget price. You’re getting a console which is substantially lower spec than it’s bigger brother, The Series X, which boasts a 4 tera flop GPU as opposed to the 12 Tflops inside the Series X…however the CPU matches the Series X. What does this mean? This means you are still getting the speed of what next gen has to offer with an internal SSD using Xbox’s “Velocity architecture”. Less loading times, more play. I won’t bore you if you’ve already read up on the spec of this system. To put it simply, this compliments my Series X. It is SUPER quiet, it’s just as fast….yeah the graphics are a downgrade as is the resolution. But for the price of this console it’s genuinely a bargain and certainly something to consider if you’re not a hardcore gamer. Yes it’s digital only but with the Gamepass offering, it’s genuinely so much value your getting for what your actually paying. And it’s box is SMALL! It’s the Series X’s teenage brother! Long story short, I love the Series S and my Series X, I think both consoles are great pieces of tech (provided you get your hands on one)
his is a mini gaming power house 🙂 se my PC for primary gaming but the S series is brilliant and actually starting to use this more than i was the old x box one s. Defo worth the money for speed and next gen console can not go wrong!
With what is on offer from Microsoft and what the future holds for all of us gamers, casual or hardcore, we are all set to enjoy the best gaming generation since the beginning of gaming on Consoles, PC and Mobile. With over 10+ Billion invested in gaming studios over the last 3 years, that have some of the best AAA games, AA games and the first and only AAAA Studio, gaming is very much what Microsoft is putting high on its list. Last generation they made mistakes and could never fully recover, if 50+ plus million sales could be called bad. We also have Gamepass with 300+ New and Old games ready for you at 7.99 a month. When games are 50 to 70 Each and Day One you can play 30+ New Games this year on Xbox for 12 months when compared to the cost of 2 games on other consoles. With Old games getting Auto HDR and FPS Boost, witch takes games from 30 frames to 60 and some 120, believe your game is running and looking like never before, not a pay for remake/remastered like other Consoles, Series S its Automatically done Free by the technology built in the Console. The Series S is the best value console with a massive future ahead, from a company that has not stopped invest in games and Studios. This is what Series S has to offer you now and for the future. This is Microsoft Xbox Reboot. This is the best place to be, but most of all, its Value, its the best place for gaming, its the fastest growing community, its where the Xbox team, from the top man down all play game, talk on social media sites, talk about what is to come. Myself I have a Series X, this is for my Daughter in Uni, a fifa, Call of Duty, Fortnight player. I am 39 years of gaming, PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Mobile ect, I spent 14 years building custom gaming PC, with Diploma in Hardware, Networking, Customer Care at C.A.D in Newport Gwent, What this little XBox can do is worth 3x the price they are asking, its now and most importantly future technology built by the best at what they do, A.M.D Graphics and Processing power, with the best Software DirectX 12 Ultimate and support by Microsoft. Pick up your gaming pad and never be without a game, pay the cost of 1 game and get 6 months of AA/AAA Gamepass games.
Enjoy your gaming what ever you decide, my review is what Series S got for you now and years to follow.
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Exceeded my expectations
This xbox packs some serious power for such a small console. It’s also extremely quiet and stays relatively cool. For those people who say they can’t see the difference between this and an Xbox S, don’t know anything about technology. In order to see a difference you’re gonna need a tv/monitor capable of 1440p at 120hz. The original xbox only runs at 60hz and that extra 60 frames makes this experience buttery smooth. The graphics look amazing and honestly I can’t tell the difference between playing on this and my 1.5k gaming pc. At 250 this is such a steal.
Exceeded my expectations
This xbox packs some serious power for such a small console. It’s also extremely quiet and stays relatively cool. For those people who say they can’t see the difference between this and an Xbox S, don’t know anything about technology. In order to see a difference you’re gonna need a tv/monitor capable of 1440p at 120hz. The original xbox only runs at 60hz and that extra 60 frames makes this experience buttery smooth. The graphics look amazing and honestly I can’t tell the difference between playing on this and my 1.5k gaming pc. At 250 this is such a steal.
Powerful little box
I haven’t used my other consoles since getting this. It’s up and running in seconds and allows you to switch between games really quickly. It really is for use with Game Pass – the ability to download and play a game from the library is a real plus. It is small, silent, and looks great. It’s on my desk next to my laptop so I can switch between work and play. It feels as big as the power brick for the 360. Great how things have evolved.
Powerful little box
I haven’t used my other consoles since getting this. It’s up and running in seconds and allows you to switch between games really quickly. It really is for use with Game Pass – the ability to download and play a game from the library is a real plus. It is small, silent, and looks great. It’s on my desk next to my laptop so I can switch between work and play. It feels as big as the power brick for the 360. Great how things have evolved.
Fantastic Little Console!
Out of all of the next gen consoles, the Xbox Series S was initially the least likely out of the lot I would buy first. But now that I have one, I can happily say that I have no regrets buying it at all.
It’s the perfect size for a busy setup and really affordable as a new console. The games look sharp, despite them running on 2K max. But the loading times are snappy and the framerate is super smooth 100% of the time as it’s locked at 60fps at the very least.
The only downsides I can think of is a small amount of internal storage for games and the disk drive for it is non-existent. Thankfully, it’s compatible with an external hard drive. However, you can only play games if you move them from the external hard drive onto the console’s internal storage.
If you are on the market for an affordable new console that won’t break the bank, the Xbox Series S could be the console you want and you can’t go wrong with this choice neither. I highly recommend it!
Fantastic Little Console!
Out of all of the next gen consoles, the Xbox Series S was initially the least likely out of the lot I would buy first. But now that I have one, I can happily say that I have no regrets buying it at all.
It’s the perfect size for a busy setup and really affordable as a new console. The games look sharp, despite them running on 2K max. But the loading times are snappy and the framerate is super smooth 100% of the time as it’s locked at 60fps at the very least.
The only downsides I can think of is a small amount of internal storage for games and the disk drive for it is non-existent. Thankfully, it’s compatible with an external hard drive. However, you can only play games if you move them from the external hard drive onto the console’s internal storage.
If you are on the market for an affordable new console that won’t break the bank, the Xbox Series S could be the console you want and you can’t go wrong with this choice neither. I highly recommend it!
It is not 1080p 60 fps.
For backwards comp.; it is 1080p 30-120 fps machine.
For upcoming AAA titles: 1080p (900p) 24-30 fps machine.(Probably)
I did my research and watched YT videos showing fps values for this console. It was and is not 1080p 60fps machine. Medium, Control, Quantum and even Alien Isolation are not showing smooth gameplay experience. For example you can’t play ONE X version of those games. Which is equal to One s equavalent of games will be playable in this console. It is what you get for price. If you have money to spare, just go for Series X.
Probably most of upcoming titles will be 30 fps 1080p(Most will be upscaled from 900p).
Despite those facts, which are all false advertised, i am not unpleasant about my purchase. I was expecting this. Plus Game Pass Ultimate has unbeatable price for now.
It is not 1080p 60 fps.
For backwards comp.; it is 1080p 30-120 fps machine.
For upcoming AAA titles: 1080p (900p) 24-30 fps machine.(Probably)
I did my research and watched YT videos showing fps values for this console. It was and is not 1080p 60fps machine. Medium, Control, Quantum and even Alien Isolation are not showing smooth gameplay experience. For example you can’t play ONE X version of those games. Which is equal to One s equavalent of games will be playable in this console. It is what you get for price. If you have money to spare, just go for Series X.
Probably most of upcoming titles will be 30 fps 1080p(Most will be upscaled from 900p).
Despite those facts, which are all false advertised, i am not unpleasant about my purchase. I was expecting this. Plus Game Pass Ultimate has unbeatable price for now.
Game Pass is this console’s saving grace, offering a huge catalogue of games at a relatively low price and without it I’d probably be a lot more disappointed. You’d be hard pressed to find many big improvements over the One S other than the (admittedly greatly) improved loading times in most games and the smoothness of the UI.
If it looked and ran great on the One S, it’ll look the same here but run better. Any last-gen games are going to benefit from stable frame rates, but it won’t turn a 30fps locked game into a 60/120fps locked game. They’ll also benefit from drastically improved loading times, which alone is a worthy upgrade. It’s unfortunate that you can’t run the One X versions of games on here due to how the backwards compatibility layer works, meaning for those coming from the One S this won’t feel like much of a graphical upgrade, and will be a downgrade for those coming from the One X. The even bigger caveat is that this also applies to BC of older gen (360/OG) games, which don’t get to benefit from the same 4K upscaling and graphical improvements the X models do.
But what about Series optimised games? The new stuff? Well, there isn’t a lot of it right now and likely for the for the next year after launch. What is there, really does show an improvement both graphically and performance-wise over the One S. Forza Horizon 4 for example is 1080p/60fps on the Series S and it plays great! As developers get accustomed to the new toolkits they’ll be able to pump out even more impressive performance out of this small box, but for now it’s not too shabby. This is a secondary console to my PS5, so I’m playing it on the same 55″ 4K TV and while it’s less sharp up close, from couch distance it still looks pretty good to my eye. I don’t feel like I’m missing out by not having the Series X when playing optimised games, but the older games being the One S versions really does make me reconsider my purchase decision knowing that many S titles will run at below 1080p resolutions which don’t upscale nicely to 4K and come out muddy.
512gb storage isn’t great, and roughly only 360gb of that is usable. Still, I managed to fit a dozen games on there ranging from some 360 titles to some Series S optimised ones. As games don’t need the 4K textures on the S, they’re usually not too big in size. Some games are 100+gb, particularly multiplayer titles, so if you’re someone who regularly swaps between games you may find the storage limiting. You can move games off to an external drive just for safe keeping, freeing up internal space, but you can only play older gen games off it. Any new games will require to be installed on the internal storage. At 200+ for a 1TB expansion card, you’re better off just buying the Series X to begin with. The small storage space works for me, but it may not work for you.
The console is small. Not much wider and taller than a Switch, which is pretty impressive. It also runs whisper quiet, and without a disc drive there’s no spinning disc noises either. The large fan does a pretty good job of keeping it cool, and to make it even more impressive, the power supply is integrated into the console! Seriously, well done Microsoft. I do wish it had a disc drive, though. Physical games can usually be found for cheap months after release, but you’ll be paying full price (excluding sales) for digital. Not an issue for me, as it’s primarily for Game Pass games.
The controller is, in my opinion, a huge improvement over the last one despite the subtle changes. The textured, matte triggers feel much better than the glossy material that would get grimy over time. The joystick dimples are a little wider too, and a little shorter, making it much more comfortable for my thumbs during long play sessions. The D-Pad is excellently tactile, if a little obnoxiously loud. I’m all for removable battery compartments, but can we make the next iteration contain rechargeable batteries in the box? Overall, it’s a pretty great controller. I do enjoy the Dualsense’s features and ergonomics a little more, but this isn’t far behind.
Okay, so is it worth it? Sure, if you want it as a secondary console you’ll probably get a lot of love out of it. As a primary console or upgrade to One S/X? It has a lot of unrealised potential, but older games will never be at their “best” on this. If you’re okay with that, then yeah it’s a good buy.
Great for Game Pass & Series optimised games but...
Game Pass is this console’s saving grace, offering a huge catalogue of games at a relatively low price and without it I’d probably be a lot more disappointed. You’d be hard pressed to find many big improvements over the One S other than the (admittedly greatly) improved loading times in most games and the smoothness of the UI.
If it looked and ran great on the One S, it’ll look the same here but run better. Any last-gen games are going to benefit from stable frame rates, but it won’t turn a 30fps locked game into a 60/120fps locked game. They’ll also benefit from drastically improved loading times, which alone is a worthy upgrade. It’s unfortunate that you can’t run the One X versions of games on here due to how the backwards compatibility layer works, meaning for those coming from the One S this won’t feel like much of a graphical upgrade, and will be a downgrade for those coming from the One X. The even bigger caveat is that this also applies to BC of older gen (360/OG) games, which don’t get to benefit from the same 4K upscaling and graphical improvements the X models do.
But what about Series optimised games? The new stuff? Well, there isn’t a lot of it right now and likely for the for the next year after launch. What is there, really does show an improvement both graphically and performance-wise over the One S. Forza Horizon 4 for example is 1080p/60fps on the Series S and it plays great! As developers get accustomed to the new toolkits they’ll be able to pump out even more impressive performance out of this small box, but for now it’s not too shabby. This is a secondary console to my PS5, so I’m playing it on the same 55″ 4K TV and while it’s less sharp up close, from couch distance it still looks pretty good to my eye. I don’t feel like I’m missing out by not having the Series X when playing optimised games, but the older games being the One S versions really does make me reconsider my purchase decision knowing that many S titles will run at below 1080p resolutions which don’t upscale nicely to 4K and come out muddy.
512gb storage isn’t great, and roughly only 360gb of that is usable. Still, I managed to fit a dozen games on there ranging from some 360 titles to some Series S optimised ones. As games don’t need the 4K textures on the S, they’re usually not too big in size. Some games are 100+gb, particularly multiplayer titles, so if you’re someone who regularly swaps between games you may find the storage limiting. You can move games off to an external drive just for safe keeping, freeing up internal space, but you can only play older gen games off it. Any new games will require to be installed on the internal storage. At 200+ for a 1TB expansion card, you’re better off just buying the Series X to begin with. The small storage space works for me, but it may not work for you.
The console is small. Not much wider and taller than a Switch, which is pretty impressive. It also runs whisper quiet, and without a disc drive there’s no spinning disc noises either. The large fan does a pretty good job of keeping it cool, and to make it even more impressive, the power supply is integrated into the console! Seriously, well done Microsoft. I do wish it had a disc drive, though. Physical games can usually be found for cheap months after release, but you’ll be paying full price (excluding sales) for digital. Not an issue for me, as it’s primarily for Game Pass games.
The controller is, in my opinion, a huge improvement over the last one despite the subtle changes. The textured, matte triggers feel much better than the glossy material that would get grimy over time. The joystick dimples are a little wider too, and a little shorter, making it much more comfortable for my thumbs during long play sessions. The D-Pad is excellently tactile, if a little obnoxiously loud. I’m all for removable battery compartments, but can we make the next iteration contain rechargeable batteries in the box? Overall, it’s a pretty great controller. I do enjoy the Dualsense’s features and ergonomics a little more, but this isn’t far behind.
Okay, so is it worth it? Sure, if you want it as a secondary console you’ll probably get a lot of love out of it. As a primary console or upgrade to One S/X? It has a lot of unrealised potential, but older games will never be at their “best” on this. If you’re okay with that, then yeah it’s a good buy.
This is a great console. It’s obviously not as powerful as the Series X, but it doesn’t need to be. The size is amazing, and can fit in any space, and plays every game available digitally on Xbox very well. I have a gaming PC so having this as a secondary device is a godsend. My partner also likes it as she can use it as a smart TV box for our dumb 1080p TV – it works with Plex, Prime Video, Netflix and so on.
The SSD is fast, with the system booting to the dashboard before my Logitech Harmony even fires up my TV and soundbar and sets them to the right inputs. Apps and games load very quickly, and for games Quick Resume is amazing.
At 1080p, the graphics look great. Some backwards compatible games aren’t improved from the One S configuration (yet), but any game optimised for Series S|X loads quickly, looks amazing and has a higher framerate than the last-gen versions. If you have a PS4 or a One S, aren’t interested in 4K and want a cheap upgrade to play Cyberpunk at an acceptable performance, you can’t go wrong with this system.
Chances are, if you know the Xbox Series S isn’t for you, you won’t be reading this review. But if you’re on the fence between this and a more expensive console you may want to think if the following applies to you:
If you have Game Pass and another system (like a PC or PS5) and want to play some legacy Xbox games and whatever MS is providing via Game Pass, this is an awesome system.
If you’ve got a spare room with a TV and you want an affordable games console to go in there, Xbox Series S is the way forward.
If all you want is an affordable way to play next-gen games for the foreseeable future, this is the console for you.
It’s also great for kids who want to play Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft and not much else. It’ll be a big improvement on the Xbox Series S – just be mindful that if they have disc-based games they won’t be playable on the Series S.
If you’ve got a 4K TV you probably want an Xbox Series X, PS5 or a good gaming PC, as games on this device will max out at 1080p-1440p. This console also doesn’t have a disc drive so all your games and multimedia will need to be digital. Take that in mind.
There’s a lot of good and niche reasons to own this device over a more expensive system – if you fit into one of those niches, 250 is well worth the price.
Great little powerhouse system for next gen on a budget.
This is perfect console for those who can’t buy a mid range PC during these troubled times but want to play latest games for cheap and for long time. So far loving the experience. It is economically better to run than my old PS4 slim with cheap deals for all digital games or Xbox Ultimate Game pass as well as good digital OnDemand setup box.I have decent amd ryzen 5 built midrange gaming PC but due to larger family couldn’t get a taste of the already owned other last gen consoles in the house but now been spending more time on with little baby and can’t be any more happier. It simply plays games whenever I want without “PC Compatibility” issues to worry. The design is what made me buy it as it is slimmer and more compact than one Xbox Ones S but runs a more powerful hardware. Microsoft you have one new loyal fan already in me.
Great little powerhouse system for next gen on a budget.
This is perfect console for those who can’t buy a mid range PC during these troubled times but want to play latest games for cheap and for long time. So far loving the experience. It is economically better to run than my old PS4 slim with cheap deals for all digital games or Xbox Ultimate Game pass as well as good digital OnDemand setup box.I have decent amd ryzen 5 built midrange gaming PC but due to larger family couldn’t get a taste of the already owned other last gen consoles in the house but now been spending more time on with little baby and can’t be any more happier. It simply plays games whenever I want without “PC Compatibility” issues to worry. The design is what made me buy it as it is slimmer and more compact than one Xbox Ones S but runs a more powerful hardware. Microsoft you have one new loyal fan already in me.
Important first install
First update ! I was thinking it f@@ked , it has 1-3 update after it completed 3 it comes with error code not able to update you then check internet , no problems , click update again fails , u hold Xbox buttons to turn console on and off , don’t work ! U have to unplug from socket , wait 15sec , turn back on it then go on to update control; and then login and off u play , well not to you install a game and then go to play , then to do a update , then to play . And off you go in to the night amazing console runs so smoothly games looks amazing in 4k now , like detail and open world games so much better then old console , which I timed forza on old xbox to get to play mode , which took 2min55seconds and xbox series s took 52seconds , quick load , play game were you left of … Great for price
Important first install
First update ! I was thinking it f@@ked , it has 1-3 update after it completed 3 it comes with error code not able to update you then check internet , no problems , click update again fails , u hold Xbox buttons to turn console on and off , don’t work ! U have to unplug from socket , wait 15sec , turn back on it then go on to update control; and then login and off u play , well not to you install a game and then go to play , then to do a update , then to play . And off you go in to the night amazing console runs so smoothly games looks amazing in 4k now , like detail and open world games so much better then old console , which I timed forza on old xbox to get to play mode , which took 2min55seconds and xbox series s took 52seconds , quick load , play game were you left of … Great for price
Great console
I bought this as a second console and as a cheap entrance to the Xbox ecosystem.
What can I say, I love it so far and is becoming the main gaming device. Is very compact, super quiet even when playing triple A games and is also super fast. The Instant On and Quick resume features are definitely game changers, I start the console and my tv is not even on yet, but the console is up and the game is exactly where I left it, major win.
I’m a bit underwelmed by the controller though, seems a bit cheap comparing to the Playstation one, also, the controller has 15 minutes idle timeout which can’t be changed. Pretty annoying when watching a movie, I really hope Microsoft can address this at some point.
Being a PC gaming who used to own an Xbox One S, I chose this over the Xbox Series X mainly due to price and it not being my primary machine for gaming. CPU I believe is the same as the Series X (although may be lower powered) so load-up times will be similar and much better than the previous generation Xbox One X and One S. Graphics on this is also better than the previous generation Xbox One’s but is the compromise you will make if you chose this over the Series X.
The fan is completely silent in my living making room, and I can set 120hz refresh rate at 2k on my 82″ Samsung QLED tv but choose 1080p to ensure a higher refresh rate. Wish it had a built in FPS counter so that I can check what I am getting though.
Works with Call of Duty Warzone without issues which also supports a keyboard and mouse configuration – tested an no issues with this.
Fantastic gaming device for the me and the kids as it works with all my Xbox One digital games, plus I have the Xbox Ultimate Pass so no longer spend too much on video games.
Being a PC gaming who used to own an Xbox One S, I chose this over the Xbox Series X mainly due to price and it not being my primary machine for gaming. CPU I believe is the same as the Series X (although may be lower powered) so load-up times will be similar and much better than the previous generation Xbox One X and One S. Graphics on this is also better than the previous generation Xbox One’s but is the compromise you will make if you chose this over the Series X.
The fan is completely silent in my living making room, and I can set 120hz refresh rate at 2k on my 82″ Samsung QLED tv but choose 1080p to ensure a higher refresh rate. Wish it had a built in FPS counter so that I can check what I am getting though.
Works with Call of Duty Warzone without issues which also supports a keyboard and mouse configuration – tested an no issues with this.
Fantastic gaming device for the me and the kids as it works with all my Xbox One digital games, plus I have the Xbox Ultimate Pass so no longer spend too much on video games.
I’m coming from an Xbox One X and even though the Series S doesn’t do 4k gaming it’s very much an upgrade. Much faster load times, consistent frame rates and silent. Combine it with Gamepass and for 250 it’s an absolute bargain.
Wow…how can such a powerful device be packed into such a small box?
Having recently bought Xbox Series X consoles for my kids, it got me interested in gaming again; so much so that I looked into the spec of the Series S. If you don’t have a 4k TV and don’t mind the smaller 500gb hard drive and no disc drive, this is actually more than enough power and storage for you. I don’t tend to play many games at a time anyway.
As I now watch everything digitally and downloadable games have come down in price significantly; along with the Game Pass Ultra having loads of games to play, this is a fantastic little console.
As my photos show, this has such a low profile. It’s perfect for me to unplug my work laptop from the monitor and have a little gaming session to relax. It’s also easy to unplug and connect to another TV in the house or take on holiday with us.
I can definitely recommend this console. I love it.
What an Amazing Console from Microsoft.
Very smart, very fast, up to 1440 games.
Can be used with 4K t.v up scaling for UI.
100% Silent.
Solid console can be placed behind t.v. If space is limited.
X/S series enhance games becoming much more available.
Consider 1tb external usbC to A type to increase storage.
Very happy with S series, got a return to Call of Duty.
Enjoy if purchasing S Series.
Experienced rapid order and Launch Day Delivery from Amazon.
Includes reduced GamePass subs 12 months;.
What an Amazing Console from Microsoft.
Very smart, very fast, up to 1440 games.
Can be used with 4K t.v up scaling for UI.
100% Silent.
Solid console can be placed behind t.v. If space is limited.
X/S series enhance games becoming much more available.
Consider 1tb external usbC to A type to increase storage.
Very happy with S series, got a return to Call of Duty.
Enjoy if purchasing S Series.
Experienced rapid order and Launch Day Delivery from Amazon.
Includes reduced GamePass subs 12 months;.
Missed out on the Xbox x but kept an eye online and the Xbox series s came up a few days before release. Went and bought that one and will wait until the Xbox x becomes easier to buy for the normal price of 450 not these crazy prices people are putting them up for at the moment. But have to say I’m very impressed with this console. If you don’t have a 4K tv this is definitely for you. Great loading speeds. Still great looking games at 1080p. Would highly recommend to anyone not wanting to spend the full amount on the series x and doesn’t have a 4K tv. Very surprised with how good this console is. For the money it’s a bargain. Well down Microsoft.
Missed out on the Xbox x but kept an eye online and the Xbox series s came up a few days before release. Went and bought that one and will wait until the Xbox x becomes easier to buy for the normal price of 450 not these crazy prices people are putting them up for at the moment. But have to say I’m very impressed with this console. If you don’t have a 4K tv this is definitely for you. Great loading speeds. Still great looking games at 1080p. Would highly recommend to anyone not wanting to spend the full amount on the series x and doesn’t have a 4K tv. Very surprised with how good this console is. For the money it’s a bargain. Well down Microsoft.
I love this thing, but it won’t be for everyone. I’m mainly a PC and Playstation gamer. I had an Xbox One but the exclusive titles didn’t really appeal so I got rid. When I saw Microsoft were releasing 2 versions of their next gen machine though I figured this was a good time to jump back in at the cheaper end.
First, the good. This thing is TINY! Check the measurements, out of the box I was surprised at just how small it is. Tiny is good for me because I don’t have a lot of space. And considering its size, it’s powerful. Sure, not as powerful as its big X brother, or the PS5, or even my PC, but this thing lets me play my old, digitally owned, Xbox games. It also has Game Pass, giving me access to hundreds of Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One games. This is an extra cost, but we’ll worth it. I found a deal that gave me a year of Game Pass Ultimate AND EA Play for 50. It’s quiet and cool. No fan noise, barely any heat coming from that big black speaker-like vent. It has a 1440p display option, which is great because my PC monitor is 1440p so I have had it on there and things look great, BUT I’ve also hooked it up to my 4K TV and tried both 4K and 1080p output and both are great. I’m not really bothered about resolution or even FPS to any great degree, as once in game I doubt I’d notice. Everything I’ve played looks and plays great, I’ve experienced no problems or issues whatsoever. It’s also very quick to boot up and load games thanks to the SSD and I love being able to just go right back to where I left a game rather than having to sit through logos and intros every time.
Now the bad. The big one for me at the moment also applies to the X and it is that there are NO exclusive games. Nothing you can play on these two new consoles at present isn’t also available on the Xbox One, and if you buy the S you won’t even be getting a graphical upgrade. I’m not a Halo fan, so even knowing that’s coming next year doesn’t excited me. If you have an Xbox One at the moment, there’s really no reason for you to buy one of these. Two is the storage. The S has under 400GB of useable storage and even though I’m playing old games I’m nearly full. Also, this S version has no disc drive so you’ll HAVE to either buy digital games – still too expensive in my opinion, on all systems – or invest in Game Pass. There’s no optical out so if your TV speakers suck I’d suggest getting some decent headphones. The controller STILL isn’t rechargeable. I’ve bought some rechargeable batteries, but you do get a LOT of play time from one pair.
All in all I reckon the S is a great option for diving into Game Pass and playing older games, maybe as a second console if you mainly game on another platform. It’s a tidy, tiny, sleek, bargain box of tricks, but it won’t give you a full on next gen experience. Time will tell how it stands up – will future, more demanding games perform like garbage on this? Hopefully not, but at this price you’ll have had more than your money’s worth by then anyway!
I put the ninty pad in for scale this thing is compact it will easily fit in a small rucksack for travel to a m8s. This will be a great place to play your gamepass games on rock solid 30fps instead of wavering frame rates and 60fps where an unlocked FPS was used textures look a bit better and where variable Res was used will look sharper as Res will mostly top out with less drops. This gens games even have basic ray tracing reflections and shadows as in watchdog legions looks great. This gen we get a real CPU in the box so the UI is very snappy the s does what the X does but at 1440p or mostly 1080p to 1440p at a variable resolution between the two. Games look great and can run at 120fps a few games can run at 4k 60fps like ori and the touryst 4k is an option for developers. The controller has the most important upgrade you need lower latency when you press the button things on screen happen quicker . You can just plug your usb drives with your games on straight into the s and after set up with the Xbox app on your Android or iPhone they will be recognised and you can play your games from there except for X/s optimised games you can store those there but need to transfer them into internal to play. A 1tb card is available but if you have a usb drive moving games over is pretty fast especially via ssd. The internal nvme is fast!! This is a lovely little console can’t understand the negative attitude towards it a 5500 Ryzen 3700 rig for 249.99 well that’s a terrible deal duh. Other notable additions are a superior d pad with a clicky 8 way action and auto HDR making colours pop on games without native HDR even 360 and og Xbox one’s quick resume lets you keep 3 or 4 games juggling at once you can quickly switch between them all round winner for the money. Man from the future says this after some time with it is turning into a fantastic deal just playing state of decay 2 it was unplayable on the one X okay it looked a bit better but it still looks great but the performance is the kicker it’s smooth as hell. Performance is king I can see this turning into a way to play many of the games I abandoned on the one due to being too badly running at the mo not all games will improve this much I know games with unlocked FPS will be the main beneficiaries but I’m sure the back cat team will step in. Decided I won’t bother with ps5 and X 3080 2tb gen4 pcie 1kpsu for me full on real ray tracing this will be my console going forward this puppy is what consoles used to be compact efficient simple with some of pcs best features blended in like magic my favourite console hardware since the GameCubeomg pay 20 some odd quid and you can get dev mode on this and run emulators see modern vintage gamer on toob for details I think you can develop games with the software in this mode
The super fast architecture of Series S, which is the same as Series X means that the game load times are virtually non existent allowing more time for gameplay. The resolution on my 4k UHD TV is comparable to what I was used to with my PS4 Pro. This is my secondary console as I have bought XBOX Game Pass that gives me access to a huge library of really good games to play. My primary console is PS5 but the fantastic value for money of Series S is what led me to buy it to enjoy Microsoft exclusive games. I couldn’t justify spending 200 more for series X as I will have native 4k 60fps on my PS5 anyways. The storage is not an issue as well. So far I have managed to install Gears 5, Forza Horizon 4, Ori and the Will of Wisps, Older Ori game, Mortal Kombat and a few more. This console will be a must buy for people who do not want to spend 70 on new games and enjoy the growing library of Game pass.
Upgraded from the standard xbox one and would never think of switching back. Amazing load times and almost silent running with better performance all round. Only downside is the storage capacity but I use an additional HD for older games that I dont use as often with works perfectly but there is the option for an ssd expansion card from Microsoft.
Fantastic console, huge improvement on the previous.
If you have a 4k TV then you should go for the X “good luck by the way” but the S performs seamlessly, slick, fast and graphically awesome.
If you don’t have a 4k TV then this is definitely for you, you won’t be disappointed.
Don’t listen to the nay sayers, just make sure you understand what you’re buying by reading up on it.
Ps, excuse the grammar, lol.
Outstanding machine .
Load times are non-existent, graphics are MUCH better an gameplay is super, super smooth.
Only issue I have is the memory size. But this is the only issue I have with it. You can still probably get about 5-6 AAA games, plus a few indies.
Machine is ultra tiny !
Outstanding machine .
Load times are non-existent, graphics are MUCH better an gameplay is super, super smooth.
Only issue I have is the memory size. But this is the only issue I have with it. You can still probably get about 5-6 AAA games, plus a few indies.
Machine is ultra tiny !
All in all way to early to start posting reviews as next gen abilities, what impresses is the weight, it is surprisingly heavy for such a little thing. It feels solid and well put together and whilst issues happened around my few first log on’s, this has been sorted. Roll on next gen titles.
Came from an original Xbox one, don’t game too often maybe a few times a week and this small box is perfect for that. I am astonished by the value of this thing, my series s is outputting 1440p@120fps on my monitor.
Have mostly played Warzone, which performs perfectly but have tried a few other game such as Anthem, Fallen order and Doom, there is a noticeable drop in quality for these type of games as in the frame rate drops to 60fps, this however is still acceptable as the price is great. The onboard SSD is super quick, takes me seconds to turn on the console and jump into a game. The size of the storage is small but as I have gigabit internet this doesn’t bother me but I can see why this is a downside to most people.
Overall I’m super happy with this, it looks amazing, the UI is snappy and good looking, gamepass is a real treat (havnt bought a game yet!), The fact warzone can run at 110-120fps is just astonishing and the swiftness of the machine in general is epic.
Would definitely recommend for anyone who doesn’t need a 4k machine, for 250 you really can’t go wrong and I kid you not, the size of this thing is just ridiculous, it’s tiny!!!!
8/10, best console I’ve purchased to date.
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Copying games to and from the internal SSD is blistering fast but not had chance to play the Series S yet as I am setting up a USB powered WD 5TB external HDD and sharing my gold by making my nephews xbox my home xbox and when i get the Series x we both get gold from 1 account saving fortune as i stacked 2 years of gold when it was 30 a year then converted it to Game pass Ultimate for 1. Just waiting for Cyber Punk now which can definitely go on the internal SSD. My nephew will love this present shared cost spread out with rest of the family.
All in all way to early to start posting reviews as next gen abilities, what impresses is the weight, it is surprisingly heavy for such a little thing. It feels solid and well put together and whilst issues happened around my few first log on’s, this has been sorted. Roll on next gen titles.
Pros. No noise, quality build, 60-210fps, smooth game play and better graphics on last gen titles, super fast load times, ideal for those who have no 4K TV, Idea for even PS5 owners to get in to XBOX Game Pass.
Cons. Only 2…. It has only 360ish gbs storage for game downloads and no disc drive. But game pass ultimate deal now includes EA Play.
I’m very please I brought this. The step up from my 7 year old standard xbox one to this is massive on every level. True next gen games are yet to come and can’t wait to see the true power of the Xbox Series S.
Fast loading times responsive gameplay with no input lag and Fortnite is enhanced on the series S now and runs at 120 fps and looks much better. it’s a no brainer for 250 quid. Best Monitor for the series S is the Ben Q Mobiuz, it runs at 120fps over hdmi with a variable refresh rate. I used a Neoteck HDMI Audio Extractor HDMI to Optical Spdif Toslink Converter HDMI Video Adapter Splitter to get 5.1 sound over hdmi with my series S. You won’t get a variable refresh rate signal over hdmi with the neoteck but fortnite is still more responsive using two hdmi 2.1 cables. My Mobiuz monitor was set on standard 70% brightness contrast 50% colour 9 and R80 G80 B80 . I used a upgraded QED optical cable to my Soundblaster x G6 with DT990 with a usb adapter plug to power my g6 {Don’t use the series s for usb power you won’t get any volume control but it’s ok with the neoteck} I set my series S to 5.1 and the neoteck to 5.1 and pressed the SBX button on the G6, Fortnite has never looked and sounded so good. You will need to change the sound on your series S to bitstream out dolby digital for watching prime videos and then back to 5.1 when you play fortnite again!