Microsoft was right! Xbox Update! 

its a nice complement to a gaming pc to play all the console exclusives like mlb the show and college football 25

Went from a PS5 to Xbox Series S 2 weeks ago and love it. and honestly can’t tell a difference with gameplay or graphics. Don’t know if I’m blind or there just isn’t that much difference and people are blowing it out of proportion. Idk I’m enjoying the Series S and have found a new appreciation for it and thats all that matters in the end.

Been using my series s for almost an year. Have a blast every time i turn it on.

I own an Xbox Series X, and a PS5, and I bought my kids an Xbox Series S, and a PS5. People definitely blow stuff waaaaay out of proportion. It's all the fan boys, and hating on one platform or another is one of the most disgustingly nerdy things ever.

Perfect choice i will purchase soon

Some games, especially those without ray tracing, will show not much difference in graphical quality alone on the Series S, but will almost always render at a lower native resolution and a lower framerate. It just depends on the games you play.

It's downgrade... The hardware is a down grade for a new gen system. It forces developers to hold back when building their games. It's not about how well it plays current games since they are held back and optimised for that hardware as well. I mean if you go from a PS5 to series S and see no difference then there really isn't much to say to you.

I just did the opposite. Upgraded from a Series S to a ps5 and I couldn't be more impressed

What about all the gpus that are ostensibly worse than the apu in the series s? you plan for the weakest thing and then work up not vice versa

It's forcing limitations.

@@miraOFFICIALable Agreed. Seen Gears E-Day trailer? Its IN-ENGINE. Gonna need a new console to run that shit. Otherwise it'll get downgraded for actual launch.

​@@miraOFFICIALable right then you make a machine that can do as much as the Xbox for the same price you won't. This is how tech goes you want them to start making Xbox 2k? No one would buy it then think how many people actually own a 3k rig for just gaming no streaming just gaming. It's very very low number.

​@@ZeroTraceOperativegears always looked crap. That's whole idea of the look the dirty war look. But really it's yo cover the fuck ups GTA san Andreas looks better than gears 🤣

@@bruddabean1676 You realize Gears 1 was LEADING in the graphics department in 2006 right? Or were you not old enough to live through and experience that? E-Day's trailer is real time, and arguably is about to lead AGAIN.

The issue isn't just about developer capability, but rather the constraints imposed by the Xbox ecosystem. 1. Feature parity: Microsoft requires that games maintain feature parity between the Series S and X. This means developers can't simply remove features from the S version while keeping them on the X. Both versions must have the same core features, which can limit what developers can do with the more powerful X. 2. Hardware differences: The Series S has significantly weaker hardware compared to the X, especially in terms of GPU power. This makes it challenging to achieve the same performance and visual quality on both systems. 3. Console vs. PC development: It's easier to develop for a wide range of PC hardware because: a) PC games often have scalable settings that users can adjust based on their hardware. b) PC hardware is more open and flexible, allowing for easier optimization. c) Consoles have stricter certification processes and performance requirements. 4. How S holds X back: Because developers must ensure their games run well on the weaker Series S, they may have to limit certain aspects of the game (like graphical fidelity, world complexity, or physics simulations) to maintain acceptable performance on the S. This can prevent them from fully utilizing the X's superior hardware, as the core game design must accommodate the S's limitations. In summary, it's not just about programmer capability, but rather the specific challenges posed by developing for two fixed hardware configurations with significant power differences, while adhering to Microsoft's requirements for feature parity.

​@@SilentGamingShowwhat about games on playstation 5, 4 and 4 pro?

sounds like games would need to be made on xbox series S first then Series X and Ps5 for a easy work flow

@@user-jb7ht5gy7t From what I've been able to understand from it, the X and S have the same architecture, the S just has slightly less ram and the video card isn't designed for 4K, but is the same video card. Using the S as an excuse is like them saying your pc game doesn't run well because timmy down the street didn't upgrade his graphics card. Sorry, not buying it. Companies have become lazy and put profits over quality and if they can't rush them out for everything, some systems miss out. It's sad.

I think the development on the pc is like series s and x ( you have the minimum requirements and the maximum ones. But if we talk about xbox might there are 3 tiers ( xbox One, series s and x).

More series S have sold than the series X

My s is a one terabyte 😂 bye now have a good day

I did the same bought specifically a lg c2 120mhz.

But I’ve decided I don’t like pc gaming it’s too non user friendly, I don’t own a Nintendo switch and I miss Nintendo games as obviously they not on Xbox so I’ve decided I’ll get a switch 2 when it comes out. So maybe I’ll have Xbox sx and a switch 2 it will just be annoying having to pay for two subscriptions just to play online! FYI I own a GameCube and a 3ds XL.

That was a large factor I mentioned when I was on the floor selling the consoles to people. They'd ask what the difference was and I'd have to clarify it. Basically, if they only wanted to add gaming to their existing setup, I recommended the S. If they already had the balls to the wall (at the time) TV and wanted gaming, or they were buying the whole kit and kaboodle at once, I'd rec the X. If one can play all the same games and the screen they're using can't show the difference, why pay the extra? These days it is a lot easier to buy a new TV with all the extras needed for full usage of the consoles, but a few years back, they were few and far between. That, and it was near impossible to get Xs into the store. Stock was a nightmare. So we tended to have a lot of Ss. So thankfully that variation probably helped smooth a lot of ruffled feathers over the Xs stock shortages.

Well yes, they have options so they chose the cheapest. There is nothing that supports the notion that those people would have just not bought the Series X instead

And then there's the price difference - it's cheaper for a reason... usually the less you pay, the less features or quality you get compared to the pricier better model

@@ChibiTheEdgehog I disagree. I wonder if as many people would of tried Game pass if the cost for entry wasn't as low. I think the Series S is a realistic doorway to these people and people like me with massive digital libraries. Xbox is the budget value brand now. I loved Xbox from day one but they have fallen low in many ways. Arrogance, denial, stupidity and not listening to customers may make the brand irrepable. Phil Spencer saved the brand only to lose his way with this Netflix of gaming dream. All they really had to do was copy the xbox 360 strategy minus the hardware failures lol.

ya bc it literally can do what the x can just minus the 4k at 120 most people dont have a 120hz tv lol not when 75 and 80 inch tvs are now like 500 to 900 no one is buying a 50 inch 120 hz tv when there is so many bigger tv on sale now

100,000%

The One X had 9GB available for games. The Series S has 8GB available for games. It doesn't need as much as the target is 1080p and not 4K.

@@nrXici think he means the ssd, not RAM. Being only digital and having less memory than the x is a loss. X can use cd games to reduce game size, series s gets cooked. I still don’t know if I should buy it to replace my ps4

Helpfully MS will do this in the coming years after Xbox Series X sales have tanked beyond any form of recovery, so after the GTA 6 sales madness has peaked, my guess would be 2026. The next gen consoles will not feature disc drives.

Yeah he ahh lame

I really get annoyed with Jimmy's plain and simple simping for the PS5. He even said on his channel that you can't build a PC that will compete with the upcoming PS5 Pro for less than $4k. When you hear that come from someone, instant ignore opinion.

i agree

It’s not the Series S, it’s the fact that like 40% of the player base is still on Xbox One that’s holding gaming back

​@@schleinitz6787nailed it

​@schleinitz6787 Poverty is holding Xbox back

And on playstation 4​@@schleinitz6787

Let's also state that poor Jimmy from PSReady also forgets 90% of his precious PS games are just all upscaled (usually poorly) from 720p.

Laughs in my 99 quid series x.

Yeah me too. I figured if I was going all in I might as well get the x. Have not been disappointed

Right! That's what slime does lol... It stick to things.

Jez said the same thing about Baldur Gates 3. And he was rightfully called out. (He deleted his tweet's)

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I am running a Xbox Series S on 4K UHD resolution, HDR10. On a 3840X2160 screen. When I turn on Visual Mode vs Performance mode for Xbox series games I see a noticeable difference in what can be shown. Now of course this is 1440p upscale to 4k. I don't have native 4k running with Ray tracing with an output of 1800p on Xbox Series X to a 2160 display. New to all this T.V. and game spec stuff so correct me if I am wrong. I did take pictures of The Division 2 in 1080p resolution and then 2160p upscale to 4k through Series S and it changes alot with the polygrams, the way items and models look, lighting, what's allowed through coloration. Honesty thinking about upgrading to Series X so I can run native 4k at 120hz instead of upscaled 4k at 60hz There's a massive difference in what the game will show. Plus running Elden ring in quality mode vs performance mode also changes alot of what you see. Ether way this t.v. for me is a huge upgrade in quality compared to the 1080p 26 inch screen I was using. Which now I'm using a 43 inch screen and would love maxed graphics for The First Decedant on the Series X which comes out next week. Or even Gears if War 6. But paying $500 I can't afford that for probaly 2 more months. Also just enabled Dolby Vision for more details. I prefer running Series S at max graphics than frames.

@@JustinBlazeDraxx based on what you want, the Series X makes more sense. It's important to note that not everyone has 4K TVs, so many people who buy the X, might not be using it to it's full potential like how you would be

@ragingtyga Do I need a 2.1 Hdmi for the Xbox Series X when I get it and what about the t.v. I use?

@@JustinBlazeDraxx The only reason 2.1 is necessary is in order to run a 4K 120hz connection. If that's your goal, you'll need 2.1,which most current TVs these days have and you don't have to spend alot if money

I am running a Xbox Series S on 4K UHD resolution, HDR10. On a 3840X2160 screen. When I turn on Visual Mode vs Performance mode for Xbox series games I see a noticeable difference in what can be shown. Now of course this is 1440p upscale to 4k. I don't have native 4k running with Ray tracing with an output of 1800p on Xbox Series X to a 2160 display. New to all this T.V. and game spec stuff so correct me if I am wrong. I did take pictures of The Division 2 in 1080p resolution and then 2160p upscale to 4k through Series S and it changes alot with the polygrams, the way items and models look, lighting, what's allowed through coloration. Honesty thinking about upgrading to Series X so I can run native 4k at 120hz instead of upscaled 4k at 60hz There's a massive difference in what the game will show. Plus running Elden ring in quality mode vs performance mode also changes alot of what you see. Ether way this t.v. for me is a huge upgrade in quality compared to the 1080p 26 inch screen I was using. Which now I'm using a 43 inch screen and would love maxed graphics for The First Decedant on the Series X which comes out next week. Or even Gears of War 6. But paying $500 I can't afford that for probaly 2 more months. Also just enabled Dolby Vision for more details. I prefer running Series S at max graphics than frames.

Because I am a casual gamer. Why spend nearly $550 w/tax to play a game like NCAA FOOTBALL 25 when the S will do.......

Series X has 16GB RAM and has a 12TF GPU. Series S has 10GB and 4TF. Smaller SSD too, usually.

Same tbh…especially since so many games were still supported on my Xbox one i never felt any pressure to hurry up and upgrade till I could afford the X

Lmao at the cables

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I am running a Xbox Series S on 4K UHD resolution, HDR10. On a 3840X2160 screen. When I turn on Visual Mode vs Performance mode for Xbox series games I see a noticeable difference in what can be shown. Now of course this is 1440p upscale to 4k. I don't have native 4k running with Ray tracing with an output of 1800p on Xbox Series X to a 2160 display. New to all this T.V. and game spec stuff so correct me if I am wrong. I did take pictures of The Division 2 in 1080p resolution and then 2160p upscale to 4k through Series S and it changes alot with the polygrams, the way items and models look, lighting, what's allowed through coloration. Honesty thinking about upgrading to Series X so I can run native 4k at 120hz instead of upscaled 4k at 60hz There's a massive difference in what the game will show. Plus running Elden ring in quality mode vs performance mode also changes alot of what you see. Ether way this t.v. for me is a huge upgrade in quality compared to the 1080p 26 inch screen I was using. Which now I'm using a 43 inch screen and would love maxed graphics for The First Decedant on the Series X which comes out next week. Or even Gears if War 6. But paying $500 I can't afford that for probaly 2 more months.

Just turned on Dolby Vision also for more visual effects.