Is Xbox Series S Viable for Long Term Gaming?

arabora0 on 30/04/2021 - 13:37
Last edited 30/04/2021 - 14:00 by 1 other user

I'm a PlayStation gamer. Never really got into Xbox/Microsoft growing up. But now that I have some disposable income (and Microsoft bought Zenimax + put out Gamepass), I'm in the market for an Xbox.

Since the Xbox would be a console to just play exclusives, I'm wondering if I'll be able to cope this generation with just a Series S. I don't know much about specs, but I know its not as 'impressive' as the Series X. I'm wondering if 3-4+ years down the line, would the Series S still be able to play games that come out well? Or am I better off going the 'safe' route and getting the Series X?

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  • Mooncakes on 30/04/2021 - 13:40

    XSS would still play the same games in 3-4 years but if you want a 4K experience get the XSX, the storage difference alone almost pays the difference.

    • This Guy on 30/04/2021 - 18:53
      -4

      Have you had an xbox actually last four years? I haven't heard of Microsoft hardware lasting more than five years since the red ring of death controversy, and all they sold before xbox were mice. Microsoft seems to design tech for planed obsolescence.

      OP, when buying Microsoft, buy for your needs today.

      • Puglife on 01/05/2021 - 00:01
        +1

        I'm still using an Xbox One "Day One Edition". Controller has a built-in Day One logo and still using that too. Bought it November 2013…never had an issue.

      • avoidfullprice on 01/05/2021 - 00:39
        +1

        I'm using one from 2015. Still going.

      • ilikeradiohead on 01/05/2021 - 02:32
        +2

        I only just stopped using my 2014 xbone because I got a series x. So your anecdotal evidence is offset by others anecdotal evidence 🤷‍♀️

  • AustriaBargain on 30/04/2021 - 13:42

    The console itself will satisfy most people just fine I think. But it doesn't have a disc drive, so imo you may as well get the series x. But series x is long out of stock so you kinda may as well just get the S because it could be many months until you can get an x. You could always sell the S and get an x later. Or pay scalper prices for the x now because life's too short.

  • rubb3rchick3n on 30/04/2021 - 13:53
    +2

    I honestly think it'll be a second thought for developers & will struggle to perform at a satisfactory level for those games after a couple years.

    Imo better off buy a Xbox One X - that still out performs the Series S & you get a disc drive. Games will be released aross both generations for a few more years

  • scrimshaw on 30/04/2021 - 14:17

    Game consoles generally have very long product lifecycles. Though the fact that two tiers of the Xbox Series exist (one being a digital only variant with less GPU grunt and storage capacity) means that you do have to put up with three annoying things if you went with the Series S instead of X

    • need to pay extra for storage upgrade
    • need to play on a lower resolution and possibly lower framerates if the game was designed to take full advantage of Series X hardware.
    • need to pay extra to own a game outright since you don't have access to second-hand disc games

    You won't actually be locked out of playing certain games by going with S instead of X. The games are designed to be compatible with either system.

  • FireRunner on 30/04/2021 - 14:17

    I doubt they'll fragment the game library so only some games work on Series S, you'll be good for the entirety of the time for this generation (around 5-7 years).
    However, it won't be the best experience since games will need to run at lower graphics, resolution and/or framerate.
    The limitations of the Series S will become more apparent as games become more demanding on the hardware.

  • pharkurnell on 30/04/2021 - 14:21

    3-4 yrs can be a long time in technology.. and gaming - depending what sort of games you want to play.

    they'd be feeling the pinch around then too and probably announcing a new xbox by then

  • DingoBilly on 30/04/2021 - 15:17
    +1

    Is the Xbox even any good for exclusives? No titles come to mind and Xbox as it stands has never really been known to have anything amazing besides a few titles like Halo.

    I think a better combination is probably a Playstation and Nintendo Switch to be honest.

    • moo on 30/04/2021 - 15:32

      With the dropping cost in technology, getting all the consoles isn't that much of a stretch these days, considering the amount of processing power you get. First world problem? Yea! Is it worth losing sleep over it..nay, just get all 3 :)

    • scotty on 30/04/2021 - 16:47
      +3

      With Microsoft now owning ZeniMax (parent company of id and Bethesda), you never know whether the upcoming The Elder Scrolls or Doom will be Xbox & Windows exclusive.

  • SydStrand on 30/04/2021 - 15:42
    +3

    Pony up the extra $250 for Series X if you want longevity. The doubled storage alone is worth it, especially when it's $350/TB, and you can get cheaper physical games via Amazon. Plus, better performance and future-proofing over next several years.

  • Sammy Boi on 03/05/2021 - 01:35

    no

  • spazattack91 on 03/05/2021 - 09:58

    I have bought one as collateral as I want PS5 exclusives and don't want to really continue PC gaming. I think the value proposition at the current price is weak but I got one second hand with an extra controller for 350 and I'm very happy with it. Much cheaper than an equivalent gaming pc that I helped my friend to build. This way I will get Bethesda and id exclusives through gamepass- it will pretty much be used as a gp machine.If I were you I'd also consider how far away you are from your TV and whether it can even output 4k too. If you are too far away the resolution will not be discernable. Keep in mind that games are often cheaper with discs too and you don't have that option with a series s. It's up to you whether it's a good fit.

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