You do realize most of the games available right now are not “full” next gen games.
Most of the games release especially the big Xbox games like Halo and Forza are basically cross gen games so of course your not seeing a huge difference yet.
The XSS supports inexpensive external hard drives and SSDs like all the other consoles. The internal storage isn't large but is big enough to hold a few games and others can easily be stored externally and be transferred when you are ready to play them. Most backward compatible games can also be played off of that external storage so there wouldn't be a need to transfer them to the internal at all. Transferring games from external storage is considerably faster than re-downloading them. There is also the more expensive storage card options as well. There are plenty of ways to deal with the systems' small internal storage.
Non-owners opinions aren't worth much.
Thats just literally a 33% sale. Its just packaged in a fun way.Not to mention the buy two get one free deals from GameStop and Amazon. I've never seen a digital equivalent.
Thats just literally a 33% sale. Its just packaged in a fun way.
If you want to change the subject to selling games I understand that's a nice option. I was just pointing out that digital games get 33% sales a lot.A sale where I can resell 2/3 of what I buy to pay for the other 1/3. I've done that many times. Essentially getting a game for free.
If is decade long I will be happy with XSS next 5 years till real "THIS" generation games are out & then will get PS5pro or XSXpro.I'd never suggest someone even a little serious about gaming but a Series S over a Series X or PS5. It's just not worth the tradeoff.
This generation will probably be close to a full decade long. Just buy the better version.
If you want to change the subject to selling games I understand that's a nice option. I was just pointing out that digital games get 33% sales a lot.
I still think physical is usually the better option just because of more choices.
You left out tons of info and I simply filled in the blanks. There is nothing defensive about stating facts bro. This whole thread is asking about the XSS vs getting an OLED Switch. Not sure how your preferences for the XSX answers that question. I suppose you are suggesting he get the Switch then? It's also pretty weird you'd want to defend people who don't own the Xbox and would obviously know the least about the system vs people who actually do. Are you sure it's me being defensive?Nope. Not for me. The XSX was the better option as I don't have to worry about any of those storage issues. If it works for you then that is fine. Again, that was only issue I had but it was big enough an issue to realize XSS wasn't for me. You can explain work arounds all you want but that just doesn't jive for everyone.
Apparently they are as you've exerted plenty of energy defending against those who have even the slightest criticism. I mean......just my simple complaint about storage puts you on the defensive. So pretending to be dismissive of "non-owners opinions" while writing paragraph after paragraph combating "non-owners opinions" doesn't make any sense at all.
I dunno I have seen a Series S running on a 65" 4k TV (it was a cheaper end TV) and sitting back at a reasonable distance sitting on a couch in all honesty Forza Horizon 5 looked quite nice
Only if you like 720p upscaled picture and blurry gaming doesn’t bother you or you play on a 32 inch
Only if you like 720p upscaled picture and blurry gaming doesn’t bother you or you play on a 32 inch
You left out tons of info and I simply filled in the blanks. There is nothing defensive about stating facts bro. This whole thread is asking about the XSS vs getting an OLED Switch. Not sure how your preferences for the XSX answers that question. I suppose you are suggesting he get the Switch then? It's also pretty weird you'd want to defend people who don't own the Xbox and would obviously know the least about the system vs people who actually do. Are you sure it's me being defensive?
I love 720p upscaled picture blurry gaming!
Only if you like 720p upscaled picture and blurry gaming doesn’t bother you or you play on a 32 inch
I love 720p upscaled picture blurry gaming!
My Switch OLED is 720p, and it's my favorite system of all-time!True!. Once you start playing games and not comparing frozen frames between systems the game mechanic itself takes over. I won't begrudge anyone who loves their XSX, it's a great console, but XSS is a nice upgrade from a X1 and it's available. As others have already mentioned, you can always sell it if you upgrade.
Load of shit sorry, PS5s have been just as easy to come by as the Series X in the UK this month, possibly even easier. Stock dropping daily and some bundles not selling out for well over 5 hours.
Search for "ps5+console"
www.hotukdeals.com
One of the bundles even went -200 degrees on hukd because the stand alone console has been so readily available.
Why TF are you lying? HD space taken up by the OS??? Stahp! LolXbox Series X https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08H93GKNJ/
Yeah literally still in stock over here, pick it up no issue. PS5's on the other hand, yeah actually hard to get, still sell out lightening fast. However considering how much the S limits you with the lack of disc drive and half the storage.... which a good percentage of is taken up by the OS... yeah I'd be getting an X.
Why TF are you lying? HD space taken up by the OS??? Stahp! Lol
Only if you like 720p upscaled picture and blurry gaming doesn’t bother you or you play on a 32 inch
When it stops working you simply purchase the next Microsoft machine since they all seem to be backwards compatible, then you're not digging out old machines.I don't see the point in buying a digital-only console locked behind a single store front. It WILL stop working one day and will be useless. Think about that for a minute.
I can dig an Atari 2600 out of a box, plug it up and play in 2021. Maybe it won't be until 2031 or 2041 but one day, you'll hook up the Xbox One S and it won't work anymore. Performance and price wise, it's solid you are far better off just saving up $200 more and getting the X.
I don't see the point in buying a digital-only console locked behind a single store front. It WILL stop working one day and will be useless. Think about that for a minute.
I can dig an Atari 2600 out of a box, plug it up and play in 2021. Maybe it won't be until 2031 or 2041 but one day, you'll hook up the Xbox One S and it won't work anymore. Performance and price wise, it's solid you are far better off just saving up $200 more and getting the X.
When it stops working you simply purchase the next Microsoft machine since they all seem to be backwards compatible, then you're not digging out old machines.
It's common knowledge that people who actually own and use a product would know more than someone who is posting from, well shall we say, someone who is clearly not unbiased. There is no litmus test simply perspective.Yes, I'm sure. I have no problem with someone who says their opinion is based on firsthand knowledge and leaving it at that, but if you have to create your own little litmus test to invalidate the opinions of those you disagree with then yeah, no doubt about it.
As for me, I'm just adding my perspective. There is no correct "answer" here. It is fine that you provided work arounds to the issues I had with XSS, but it doesn't remove the issues.
It's common knowledge that people who actually own and use a product would know more than someone who is posting from, well shall we say, someone who is clearly not unbiased. There is no litmus test simply perspective.
With regard to the issues you personally had with the XSS they were easily mitigated and you didn't mention those mitigations. I provided info that you didn't. My info was completely factual. Me telling the truth should not bother you especially if you embrace the 'criticisms' from people who don't own the system.
I do own a Series console. Paying $200 more for a system the OP said was unavailable doesn't really mitigate anything. This was not a choice between the XSX and XSS. It was a choice between the XSS and the Switch. Are you saying he would be better off dropping $350 for a Switch cause that is the alternative. How much storage does the Switch have?yo dude do you own a Series X? Because your making some pretty big assumptions about how much easier it is to mitigate everything you just mentioned by not just buying the better model. Which is super easy I might add, slap £200 more down BOOM all those issues are gone and it runs games at 60 now with some more bells and whistles turned on.
It's common knowledge that people who actually own and use a product would know more than someone who is posting from, well shall we say, someone who is clearly not unbiased. There is no litmus test simply perspective.
With regard to the issues you personally had with the XSS they were easily mitigated and you didn't mention those mitigations. I provided info that you didn't. My info was completely factual. Me telling the truth should not bother you especially if you embrace the 'criticisms' from people who don't own the system.
yo dude do you own a Series X? Because your making some pretty big assumptions about how much easier it is to mitigate everything you just mentioned by not just buying the better model. Which is super easy I might add, slap £200 more down BOOM all those issues are gone and it runs games at 60 now with some more bells and whistles turned on.
I wish S didn't exist if I'm honest. X is/was and always will stay the better choice.
But that's how much low end GPUs currently costDo you also wish low end GPUs didn't exist so we all have to spend $800+ do play games
I don't agree, but only time will show us who is correct.I think its not going to be that big of a deal. True next gen games or whatever that even means won't be leaps and bounds ahead of what we're having now.
I drive an 'economy class car' , but unlike series S, those cars will never have an effect or limit in any way the enjoyment a performance car [series X] or full blown supercar [high end PC] can give someone on a track. Sadly S will [undoubtedly] effect how much some multiplat games visuals will be pushed this gen. If S were happen to be 6TF and only ever targeted 1080p, then it's fine but sadly it's only 4tf. I will always reccommend to save up a little and get an X. It's a much better pick.That's a very strange wish.. a lot of people can't afford $500+ on a gaming machine.
Do you also wish low end GPUs didn't exist so we all have to spend $800+ do play games? Economy class cars?
No, just almost half.It's not that much cheaper.
I drive an 'economy class car' , but unlike series S, those cars will never have an effect or limit in any way the enjoyment a performance car [series X] or full blown supercar [high end PC] can give someone on a track. Sadly S will [undoubtedly] effect how much some multiplat games visuals will be pushed this gen. If S were happen to be 6TF and only ever targeted 1080p, then it's fine but sadly it's only 4tf. I will always reccommend to save up a little and get an X. It's a much better pick.
GAF ***** on this console big time but I think it's great. I have a series X connected to my 4k TV and the series s on my upstairs TV which is 1080p. I honestly can't notice that much difference other than sharpness.
I consider myself a hardcore gamer but even for me it has its uses and its great to just jump between consoles to continue on your game... And I've never gone "oh, I'm definitly playing on my series s now, you can tell the difference and its realllyl disappointing"
Well, the Series S is a current gen console so it's not gonna be abandoned for the duration of this generation .. so lets come to terms with it already.Those last gen consoles will be abandoned this upcoming year I'd hope. But series S won't for the whole gen. I'm not here to argue - just posted my take. I respect all your opinions [..well most].
Well some people don't apply long term thinking when it comes to buying consoles which I don't get either.I don't see the point in buying a digital-only console locked behind a single store front.
I am deeply sorry that I offended you .It's a great console bro, no need to be salty.
If you don't mind buying again after ie a XSX/PS5.Well, we all know that it’s pretty hard to get a PS5 or an Xbox Series X right now unless you’re Twitter tracking and even that has never worked out for me the entire time I’ve been trying it. I am still considering a Switch OLED, but a Series S is also on my mind right now. I’m just thinking that it’s a pretty good deal. I have a 4K TV, but it’s several years old. Maybe 3-4. It’s nothing fancy. Maybe a 50” Samsung and it doesn’t have 120fps or anything like that. I’m just wondering if the Series S is viable for me. I do like the 4K capabilities of the PS5 and Series X and would love to have the top end versions, but if the Series S isn’t complete shit I think I’d be okay with it. I could always sell it down the line when stock stabilizes with the others, because I’m not paying a scalper or chasing Twitter account updates for a “chance” to get a console. For starters, I had a PS5 locked down twice on Best Buy through a Twitter tracker account, but apparently they wouldn’t ship it to me and nowhere within 250 miles of me had it in stock so I was out of luck. My closest Best Buy is over an hour away, the same with Target. That leaves me with Walmart, GameStop, and Amazon as my only options. Two of which (or all 3?) have the consoles locked behind premium membership tiers, so yeah.
What would you do if you were me? The Series S is looking mighty fine to me. I was set on a Switch OLED, but there’s a LOT more games I want to play on the Series S, it’s $50 cheaper, and it has Game Pass. Anyone own a Series S and play it on a 4K TV? How does it look?
Topher please for goodness sake provide all the information next time. Whenever you experience a limitation with a console - that you can't personally live with - explain to everyone what you've personally tried and also explain all the possible 'mitigations' that you could have attempted along with a heart felt apology.With regard to the issues you personally had with the XSS they were easily mitigated and you didn't mention those mitigations.
I mean you can just click on the hotukdeals link? Argos, Amazon and Smyths Toys have all had stand alone consoles this week that were in stock for hours, including the DE. Last week Very, Curry’s and EE also had bundles that again were in stock for hours. I even bumped a stock thread on here in case anyone wanted to buy one. They’d been in stock for 3 hours plus at that point.I think the fact Amazon requires you have a prime subscription to purchase a PS5 and an Xbox Series X does not might suggest otherwise...
I would point out that GAME has not had stock of PS5 since confirmed 14/12/2021 and the deal you linked sucked because its an after Christmas preorder with no delivery date the Xbox series X bundles you can buy right now, and while its too late to buy them and be delivered for Christmas, they where available to be delivered today from as recent as yesterday, you can still of course buy them now to be delivered after Christmas, its not a preorder its just no one delivering Christmas day unlike that weird GAME PS5
PS5's outside of being a prime member on Amazon where not available readily this week, colleagues have been actively looking and iv sold them on the Series X given the availability, I am unsure how you are coming to this conclusion given the ready availability of Xbox Series X's right now for several days and the inability of people to get PS5's consistently outside of several hours which requires you to have a subscription to Prime to purchase.
It’s literally in stock right now Here’s the link so you can send it to your colleagues who have been actively looking.Big stock drop in the UK today, still in stock in a few places:
SONY PlayStation 5, White Controller, Headset, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales & Ratchet & Clank Bundle
8K graphics & HDR technology; 825 GB SSD storage drive; Blu-ray drive; Built-in WiFi & Ethernet & Bluetoothwww.currys.co.uk
Series X in stock too at Very.
Need to be on EE network but they have some available too:
I mean you can just click on the hotukdeals link? Argos, Amazon and Smyths Toys have all had stand alone consoles this week that were in stock for hours, including the DE. Last week Very, Curry’s and EE also had bundles that again were in stock for hours. I even bumped a stock thread on here in case anyone wanted to buy one. They’d been in stock for 3 hours plus at that point.
It’s literally in stock right now Here’s the link so you can send it to your colleagues who have been actively looking.
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…But like how do you not notice the fact that your getting half the frames? Thats always been my issue, yeah sure the S can run older games at 60 and I believe even a few at 120, but I can run things like Froza Horizon 5 at 60 on X and to me that makes a huge a diffrence in how responsive the entire game feels to play. It's one of my biggest issues tbh with the generation, the fact that 30FPS seems to be the target again with a bolted on preformance mode that might hit 60 if your lucky, with the S.... you don't even get the option.