Should I Get Series S If I already own a One X? | Xbox One X vs Xbox Series S 

Do you have a One X and are thinking of getting a Series S? Did you upgrade already, what have your thoughts been so far?

Upgraded from a One S to the Series S. Incredible difference in load times and gameplay. It seems like my one s was doing 1080p 30fps at best because the series S really smoothed out my whole experience. The series S is the most bang for your buck for most normal people, Id say.

I’m sure there were a good amount of clueless parents who went and bought an Xbox one X instead of an Xbox Series X leaving a lot of pissed off kids during Christmas lol

I went from the Gen 1 X-One to the Series S and I'm absolutely in love with the performance. Awesome console for the value and it really holds up.

Easy answer, if you wanna play Microsoft Flight sim and can't get your hands on a series x for quite sometime, get a series s. 👍🏼

I'm keeping my series s until the series x is widely available lol. The series s is still a impressive machine though I think it's definitely better than the one x.

I upgraded to the Series S from the One X, all my games are digital so that didn't really impact me, the games still look great and run way smoother when enhanced!

thank you so much for addressing buyers remorse lol. I get it so badly anytime i make a purchase over 20$.

I just upgraded from a One X to a Series S. Personally the faster load times, quick resume, and the fact that Halo Infinite runs so much better on the Series S made it worth the upgrade

From a performance point of view it is a big upgrade in the CPU department so games like warzone are massively smoother but I agree it is more of a supplemental console. I use one in the living room while having the PC as my main gaming system.

Really depends on what your looking for. I am coming from a Xbox One og console and am getting a Series S. So a huge jump. I also can’t really justify the extra $200 id spend getting a Series X just for some slightly crisper visuals and potential for better/higher FPS’s. Also something to consider is time vs investment. What I mean is is it worth spending the extra $200 if you’ll barley play it or play it enough to justify the purchase? Ive noticed im not gaming as much, going out more, traveling etc. so spending less but getting a upgrade in many areas is a big win imo.

Hello everyone! Just wanted to share my first impressions. I have the Xbox One X and got the Series S two days ago. The GOOD: -Loading times: agree. Faster. No doubt about that! If you have zero patience...buy the Series S. -Quick resume: works -Price: the ratio price/quality is really good. -Transfer your games from One X to Series S: jeez, super easy. Just need to be a bit patient to download your favorite games. The NOT SO GOOD: -If you are looking for a real "wow" effect, I am not convinced the Series S is the right choice. Games look very similar in all honesty. I have not done the test but I am pretty sure I won't be able to make a difference between the One X and the Series S if you hide them from me (obviously, I am not talking about loading times right, I mean when the games are running). I believe the main issue is that we do not have games yet that really use the full potential of the Series S as of yet. I do not have the "next gen" feeling. I am in my 40s now and I remember that back in the days, moving from one gen to the other was...well...really impressive (from NES to SNES was super impressive, then when we moved to the first Playstation, we were all super impressed). Current generation of games are still very much "cross gen". I have two kids who both prefer single player games. Therefore having a second console for a reasonable price was a good idea. None of them are fighting to play on the Series S. They don't care. They are both playing Far Cry 6 and they don't see the difference. I don't see the difference either. Maybe if both screens were next to each other I would. Maybe a bit smoother because of the higher FPS but again, the One X still does a good job. So long story short: I believe that if you own a One X, it is not a must at all to move to the Series S for the time being. If you are looking for a second console for a reasonable price: yes! Games are available on both systems so no need to buy new games! I am very impressed with what Microsoft has done on that one. The Game Pass system is also a good price for value thing. Conclusion: If loading times on your One X is not a problem and if you are looking for the "wow" effect, I would not buy. Buying it to have a second console at home (whatever the reason): yes. This is it! Hope it helps a bit :)

I am fortunate enough to have a One X, Series S, and Series X. I use the One X for a 4K player and gaming when I am in the family room, and I use Series X to game with my physical games. I happened across a Series S at WalMart a few days ago and bought it to use as a gamepass machine. It works out pretty nicely. Thank you for the vid.

If you picked up a One X, I' say go for the Series X. If you got a One S, then go for either the Series S or X. If you like higher resolution or have physical copies of games, then the Series X all the way.

Thanks! I am thinking of buying a xbox and was looking for "xbox one x vs series s" video and this video helped me to decide. I'm going with series s as it is more future proof.

thank you 🙏🏻 i’ve been really struggling with this, and the lack of a disc drive on the s trumps upgrading for me. i’m glad i’m not the only one who feels that way lmao

I totally agree with this video. I have a One X and upgraded to a Series X - a change which I think was worth it. But honestly if I was not able to have gotten one, I would be holding out and not jumping in to get a series S. it’s a logical upgrade from a base One and a fantastic idea. It certainly has its place in the market and while in many ways it’s a slight upgrade from the One X, it’s just not really a justifiable leap on my opinion. Quick resume and the faster loading times on Xbox Series consoles is huge though.

I did the PS version of this upgrade (although there is no PS version of the Xbox Series S), going from the PS4 Pro to the PS5 disc edition. I would say that the upgrade was great with the faster load times and the increased frames per second count that you get in the games.

Actually really appreciate your straightforward answer to this. So many are preaching about the series s. I’ll don’t have a 120 tv, but the 30-60fps on certain titles for me is fine, especially when a lot of older games (even on game pass), aren’t even optimised for the series s, so I’d be losing so many one x enhanced titles. It’s ridiculous at the series x is gone nearly everywhere

Excellent videos, you gained a new subscriber. After almost coming close to picking up a One X many times since 2017 I held off and actually ended up skipping the whole Xbox One generation so I went from a 360 to a series X so it was a big change and if I had got a One X I’d probably still would not have picked up a Series X or S yet. I picked up a new tv back on super bowl Saturday and made sure it had 4K120/Freesync ect so I’m good to go, although I’m still trying to get a PS5. Also my last physical media game was Mafia 3 and it’s been all digital ever since.

Thank YOU Bro. I was on the fence about it. Very good video!!!

Well I upgraded to the Series S from the One X and the biggest reason for that is Series X is no where on store shelves. Actually it was by luck that I even found the Series S sitting on a Walmart shelf. I don't own a 4K display either although I do have some physical discs from Xbox One but I am cool with going digital only and I have a decent digital library too from Xbox One. I may eventually upgrade to Series X once they become more available but that will depend on how well games run on the Series S in the future. I have my doubts that it can run next gen games with next gen frame rates but we will see. I do prefer Series S smaller form factor though.

I have the Xbox One X right now and I really really love it, I have some physical games (7 to be exact) so no big deal, and I'm really thinking about getting the Series S, I have a nice 1080p 144hz monitor I play my video games on, and I would really like to take advantage of the 120FPS, it really does make a difference. However I would feel almost "lost" without an optical drive, the Series X is extremely hard to come across where I'm at (Central EU) and I really don't feel like paying €500 ($588) for a Series X. What would you guys do in my shoes?

Losing a UHD Blu-ray player is meaningful also

So as someone who has a one X that I'm not going to sell, I have some physical media but mostly digital with gamepass ultimate and has a TV that can support up to 240hz refresh rate, would you say it would be worth it then? I'm on the fence because I'd definitely would like one because I'm a collector (as dumb as I am) but on the other hand I feel like I may just be jumping the gun and it won't be worth it in the long run. I do plan on getting a series X as soon as scalping becomes illegal, which I hope is soon.

Damn, I saw the SS at Wally-World today in the showcase and the HampsterWheel went spinng. My issue is how deeply I've fallen in love with 4k 10bit hdr thru the xbox 1X. Not sure I can go back to OG VCR/1S resolutions for back compat titles. Think I'm just going to wait and enjoy my ps5 but if saw a SX then I'd probably grab it

I am the 1k subscriber!!! Congratulations 🎉🎊 💪

Great video sir. Good job explaining the differences between the two.

For me personally the only thing stopping me from getting it as a new console compared to a Xbox One X it's because it can do 4k and on top of that the disc drive for some of my older games is needed as well plus you can upgrade the Xbox One X with a ssd you can also even add a better thermal paste and fan speed mod!

Great video I will most likely just get a series S mostly for the reason that I game on my 144hrz monitor and for the fact that I have no need for 4k and I haven't played any of my games that I have on a disk so for me it would be most worth it to just upgrade from a one x to the one S.

Great vid man you seem like a nice genuine guy

Thanks for answering my question. I initially thought I'd go for the series s from the one X, but because I only really play FIFA and GTA I think I'll wait until I can get a series X

Good video you mentioned tech specs I forgot about.

What ever ya do upgrade I went from PS4 to Xbox series S it’s incredible graphics and gameplay are amazing

Short answer: you have to buy the Series X if you own a One X :-)

Appreciate the video. How do you think the Xbox One X vs the Series S will do with a game like GTA V getting a graphics upgrade.?

Glad I watch this video cause I'm currently using xbox one x and wanted to switched to either series s or series x but for watching this video help me decide to wait thanks I appreciate your review.

I stayed with my One X. I have disc-based games I can't get digitally (Transformers Devastation, for one), and it works a lot better with a speed boost. I tore the whole thing down, replaced the thermal paste (Noctua), thermal pads (3mm Thermal Grizzly), and replaced the HDD with a 1TB SSD. Bought a SATA to USB adapter to try a wiped SSD as external storage just to see. (Even over USB, the speed boost was shocking.) Load times are ridiculously better, frames went up, heat went down, and the overall experience is surprising. No. I don't have ray tracing, but it's whisper quiet, stupid fast, and hits the 4k/60/1080p/120 like crazy. Why they didn't give us SSD from the get-go is beyond me. Was it a lot of work? Yes. Was it worth it? Yes. I'd recommend it to anyone looking to revitalize a very good, reliable system, even in this day and age.

So does the next gen series S look better then 1 X ? Like is it night and day difference ? I currently have a 1x and pro. Looking to upgrade. I have a Sony x900e 4k tv. I'm think bout breaking down and getting a SS. Cause I don't wanna be waiting for a SX for a whole another year.

Excellent video. Very Clear and unbiased info. Thank you

i use a one x though i don’t own a 4k tv, so i decided to switch it with a series s for faster load times, higher frame rates, and most important of them all; the FPS BOOST

But am curious about something and that is like for next how many years i will be getting new games for xbox one X and atleast how many years till they stop making games for the xbox one x..

Thank you for making videos like this. Keep the great work. 👍

I enjoyed the video. I'm planning to buy an xbox this time, and the games I play are Forza and Game Pass. Which do you recommend, SERIES S or ONE X?

Only reason I'm considering is developers are leaving out new features for some of the games I play. Also considering the series x is still unavailable.

I've seen the gears 5 comparison and the series s pushes higher res and fidelity then the one x. What about rdna2 and velocity architecture. Amd fsr and all those

All I'm interested in is performance. Will fps games run faster on the series s so I can compete with pc players . I already use a xbox one x and I play well. I use a gaming monitor so I have 120 fr but will the series s give me those extra milliseconds I need to win more gun fights . Also would the series s be more stable on ethernet as my xbox one x struggles on br warzone ( no problems on rebirth due to less players ) . I do experience packet loss and latency drops on the one x currently on br . Any advice would be very welcome. Many thanks in advance

I upgraded cause the disk drive went on my one x since I never used disks 😅 I haven't played on the series s just yet but from reviews I really can't wait to start! I'll be getting the series x when the parts are back in stock for Microsoft to get them on the shelves again! According to sources, they had no supplier for certain microchips etc so they ended up with a shortage and had to stop making them temporarily til next year so the series s will do til then. Thank you for the video!

I have the one X and it’s still perfect for me I’m waiting until I get the series X when I can find one in stock lol I was thinking of getting the series S but there’s just not much point plus the 512 GB put me off

Recently upgraded from a normal xbox one. Had the choice of series s or xbox one x. I managed to get my hands on the one x for just $200, which was well worth it in my eyes, considering I have a 4K TV which runs at just 60fps. Figured I’d take advantage of the higher resolution offered in the one x, as my TV cannot even handle the 120fps offered by the series s anyways

This helped so much thanks man, i was on the edge about getting the XSS but i don’t play all that much so i will stick with my XOX

An excellent comparison - also love the channel title (exactly what I am!)

Let me add something , series s is a next gen console and will be supported 10 years but one x will be out dated next 2 years , and series s is becoming more expensive in some countries , so series s is more future proof

So by you saying no to upgrading, are you also saying that the Series S is considered to not being a next gen console? Because the Series S is a next gen console, with its upgraded CPU, SSD, and newer architecture, so it’s more powerful than the One X.

Hey man, I've got an Xbox one X and I'm thinking of replacing the hard drive with an SSD for faster loading times just like the series S. Also, I've got lots of physical games and if I buy the series S they'll be useless. So is it really worth that upgrade? I don't like how you won't own the games on Series S and how much you'll have to pay every month for the game pass in XSS.

I decided to upgrade to a series s from a One X cause I mainly play games on PC, but for sports titles I like to play on consoles so I upgraded for future games. I stumbled on a Series S in stock at Walmart and I know things are creeping back to normal but I wanted to snag one up before I missed my chance!

My OneX crapped out on me this summer so I went for the Series S as I could get it delivered that same day (UK) an I was considering making the jump already. I actually would thoroughly recommend the Series S over the OneX unless you have lots of physical games you want to play. The loading times are so much quicker, the CPU is so much stronger that I would never go back to the OneX. The leap in performance from 30FPS to 60FPS is truly transformative, and I'm really not all that bothered about resolution as I game in the living room, so 1080p is fine by me! I think the distinction between Series S and One X will become much clearer once we get to the true next gen phase. I think most games that have launched in the last 12 months are improving the visuals just through brute force on the GPU side, and not really utilising many of the next gen features in the hardware.

I love the One X, it's brilliant and not much difference in graphics to Series S.. I'm definitely not getting one, if I upgrade it will be for the Series X. I still like having the option of using discs..

Thank for this it was very helpful.

What about if I still own an OG XONE? Series S would be cheaper than a used ONE X, but is it a better buy? The walmart close to where I live still has Series S in stock.

I was surprised by the S. Even though they advertise it as a 1080p 120/1440p 60 box, there are already some 4k 60/4k 30 games. Plus with fidelity FX and UE5 on the way, I imagine we'll be seeing a lot more AI reconstructed 4k that looks indistinguishable from native 4k on series S. I wouldn't know about the one X. I switched to the S from a base PS4.

I have now had a series S and then a series X, the series S is everyway the same next gen experience as the Series X, the one X is just last gen so defiantly upgrade.

Thanks. Very useful

You said it didn’t make sense for others to upgrade as if everyone has a big physical library. But I’ve been fully digital starting from late in the 360 era, and I’m not alone in having a mostly (or entirely) digital collection. You also suggested people may not have TVs that the Series S can push at high frame rates, but surely more people have a TV that goes to 60 Hz (which is what most Series S titles aim for) than a 4K TV. Add in Quick Resume and fast load times and it was a no-brainer upgrade.

I'd say the Series S is more geared towards 1080 60 or 1440p 30. There's not too many games outside of backwards compatible games that run at 1440p 60. For new games the Series S is definitely a 1080p 60 machine 90% of the time.

I got a one x, but I don't have an extensive catalog. Thinking seriously of getting a series s cause I cant seem to grab a x.

Great video! I currently own the one x and a 55" 4k 120hz samsung tv and its smooth like butter and the resolution and colors are amazing!!! Im definitely skipping the series s and awaiting my chance to get the series x. Hopefully i can scoop the next special edition series x. (That special halo series x was too fire!!)

Some help: main console, PS5! - play everything on a standard 60hz 4K tv. 43inch. Secondary console, one X for gamepass and backwards compatibility. Is there much of a resolution sacrifice for those older 360/OG Xbox titles or is it noticeable? GameStop currently have a trade your one x in and get series S for €99 in my area. Not sure if I should make the leap or just keep the one X as a gamepass machine.

The one x was actually $500 on release. I bought it the week it came out.

My brother told me he's giving me his Xbox one x when he gets the new Xbox with the new battle field 😆

One major advantage with the Series S is the super fast SSD. No getting stuck on those loading screens, the biggest con with old but cheaper HDD tech. Better to upgrade to the Series X. Problem is the global AMD chip shortage, no stock or pay a rip-off seller for one.

My one x is dying. Doesn’t read discs anymore and sometime it lags out or messes up and has to be hard reset. I also don’t have many physical games and will be using a monitor. Should I upgrade? Better than just replacing the one x I’m guessing?

I wouldn't recommend getting the Series S for one simple reason, you're locked into the Microsoft store. You can get Red Dead Redemption 2 for 30$ at Gamestop, or 60$ on the Microsoft store, Red Dead came out 3 years ago. Anyone who plays a lot of games will probably end up spending more in the long run.

The One X has a major design flaw. The heat blows right across the HDMI retimer chip. Go to eBay and search Broken Xbox One X and look how many have “display not working.” My brand new 2019 Xbox One X blew its chip after just two days playing Pubg. I would absolutely dump the One X before your retimer chip goes. Yes, Microsoft is aware of this problem but the last on the new One X are out of warranty in the coming weeks. You do you of course but I sold my refurbished One X and got the next gen.

Short and informative, nice

I just got my Series S. I am retiring my 1X and no longer use physical media. My system and PC are hooked up to a monitor 1440p 165 hurtz. So for me it works well. Television you're correct why upgrade. Great video by the way.

I have the series s and it gets 1440p 120, and 4k 60

From what I've seen, the One X is stronger than the Series S and has a disc drive, but the Series S has support for the next-gen versions of multigeneration games and has better, faster storage. This makes the prospect between both pretty difficult since that's a lot of wildly different pros and cons

I guess I’m in the minority with owning a 4k tv. But I am wondering should I still do the switch from one x to series s? I do play some games but I stream movies and tv more than I play, I love the 4k resolutions I get when streaming movies and don’t want to lose that if I go to series s. I can’t find anything online that will give me a straight answer on weather the series s will stream movies in 4k.

The title + the channel name = everything I need to know... I'm in the right place lol

If you don't have a 4k TV/Display there's no point in going next gen because you can't see the graphical changes unless you're really anal about load speeds and frame rates. That can easily be solved by a plugin SSD

I agree with not upgrading. One X and series S are pretty much the same console with pros and cons on both sides. It’s not worth the upgrade unless you’re getting the series X

Great advice man. As a one x owner and a fairly mid-range gaming PC, I will stick with what i have. I

I'm going to be travelling a lot soon and I think carrying such a small xbox around with me will be such a good idea.

Easy answer, would you rather play halo infinite at 4K 30 on the one x or an unstable 60fps at 1440p? Or would you rather get a stable 60fps at 1440p on the series s? If you’re a casual go ahead and stick with the resolution the one x offers, but you’re going to get a better experience overall on the series s.

Outriders on Xbox one X- 4K 30 Outriders on Xbox series S- 4K 60 Yea I’d upgrade

So should i buy xbox one x or series s, for start, and cant get like any games in my country cuse most of stores sell ps games.

In 2022 it's crucial to upgrade to Series S or X now as new next gen games are slowly now stopping support for last gen

if there was fifa 23 on (game pass ultimate), and if i take the (gamepass ultimate) for only one month and i download fifa 23, does it remain on my device even when the (gamepass ultimate) expires? Thank you very much!

I have a One X and I seriously want to play Flight Simulator when it comes out Tuesday, I've been waiting since the PC launch last year for it to come to xbox and I've looking for a Series X for a whole month in the UK and had no luck, might just take a punt on the Series S for now as its almost available everywhere

between ps4 pro vs xbox series s, which one is powerful in term of graphics n performance?

Ah heck thank you so much for this, been on the fence. I have the 1X and just upgraded tv’s. I’ll be waiting to get a series X instead thank you so much😊

Love my One X but can't wait to get a Series X! Almost ordered a Series S but glad you talked me out of it. To many physical games to not have a disc drive.

Please help. I have an Xbox one from 2014. Original Xbox one. Looking to buy either the Series S or One X today 11/19/21. Price isn't a big deal but I ultimately will be buying a series X in a year or so. My question is on my 55" 4k TV, will I be happier with the Graphics on one or the other? Series s or One X? Not so much worried about load times.

I have a One X even though I don’t have a 4K tv, as I found a good deal on one at the time. Due to this should I still consider a Series S, as I can’t make use of the 4K graphics in the Series X?

I have a one x but most of my games are digital so I can just transfer them over when I get a series S. The quick resume and load times are definitely worth it

for someone who dont have connection or have bad connection is it fine to get xbox series s (digital games )

Is the difference between One X, and Series X, really worth it? With halo infinite around the corner I was considering it. I'm a bit concerned cuz all my friends who have the new console always CRASH and have many issues that I don't.

What about a person who does not own any Xbox before? Would you recommend Serise S? I have PS4, Switch, and budget gaming PC GTX 1050 ti with1080p monitor. Is it worth getting it or wait for Series X to be avaliable?

I don't have a any xbox consoles just i want to buy but which one will be better choice series s or one x ?