I grabbed the series s recently, and have no regrets. Such a fantastic system, and I'm able to start from my last saves on digital Xbox 360 games I bought over 10 years ago. The game sales are super good too.
The faster load times alone were worth it for me. Medium is still the only truly next gen game, sadly but I don't even care. Smaller and more portable console, nearly silent while running, super fast load times and much better frame rates, and it looks neat. Every gamer deserves a Game Pass machine.
Yeah MS set themselves up nicely with the game pass and the studio acquisitions. That's what made me decide to own one this generation. I haven't bought an Xbox since the very first one. I went with Sony the past couple generations but now I feel like I can't miss out on what Xbox has to offer.
My wife bought me a Series X for Christmas as she couldn't get a PS5 and I'm really looking forward to playing some older 360 games I've not played in years, as well as the Master Chief Collection (nostalgia) and Halo Infinite. I know there will be lots of upcoming exclusives like Elder Scrolls, Starfield, Fallout etc and many other feature updates which is great.
Yeah. Despite the ps5 being a potentially better system to get, it does have nothing on the backwards compatibility. If only it had ps3 backwards compatibility
@@jrram2166 it does though. But not all games are compatible. A lot of them are, but don't hope for more games to be compatible. The program has halted
I bought the Series S and I am loving it. I was drawn in by the value of Game Pass which has been awesome. I don't have a 4K tv at the moment and I'm good with digital games. Later I might upgrade to the Series X, but we'll see - as I'm very happy with the Series S - great value and form factor.
Got the series S as a present, and just found an X as well so I’ve got both, the X is slightly quicker on menus but if you don’t plan on disks ever, I’d recommend spending the $220 on just an expansion drive for the S
I'm sorry to hear about you owning an xbox.......maybe one day you'll get a Playstation.....maybe one day.....however, if you are a troglodyte, I can understand why you would be happy and impressed with the xbox. And who am I to ruin your day by letting you know you bought the inferior gaming console. So good for you....also, I didn't know you could get wifi installed in caves....you really do learn something new every day.
My biggest enjoyment with my series S is getting last-gen games that i never got to play (like MHWI) for cheap, and then playing them at 60FPS. Totally worth it!
@@SeanJohn127 my biggest pet peeve online is people making acronyms for shit that doesn't make sense. Like there's no context here. Just type it out lmao
Picked up the Series S, it’s perfect. The tradeoff of 4K is absolutely worth it for the lower price and slimmer design, especially if it isn’t your primary console. Xbox knows it has catching up to do from last gen and boy the Series S paired with game pass is an incredibly smart way to start.
I didn’t even know this series S existed until the day i bought it… I was trying to buy a PlayStation and they didn’t have any and then the only series X they had was a bundle with a game I would never play it was like 650 $700… Someone mentioned the series S the price was 240 and then they told me about game pass after I bought it and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase
I love my series S I got last year... Randomly found one at a best buy an hour away... For a washed up gamer like me the drive size isn't a problem and it runs amazingly well
Good to know! Thanks for all the info. I finally found a series S in my area and it’s my very first time owning an Xbox. The game pass blew my mind when first booting it up.
I picked up a series S a few months ago and I couldnt be happier, I dont have a very expensive setup that would necessitate a series X and honestly I'm really happy to be playing all these amazing game pass games at 60fps and havent looked back since
SX/S is easily the best gaming console ever. I can play all my 360 and xbox one games plus with emulation, you can even play nes-ps2 games and I belive even some ps3 game will run on the system as well.
Just a disclaimer for people trying to find an HDMI 2.1: recently there's been some weird stuff with renaming the standard and some new HDMI 2.0 cables will be renamed HDMI 2.1, I think. I'm not exactly sure how it all is, but it's something along those lines.
It's also worth noting that hdmi 2.1 isn't just a cord thing. If your TV is older than two or three years old it is likely that it doesn't really support 2.1 anyway.
I got a series X back in summer to pair with my PC. Great console. Having gamepass cross platform from PC/Xbox is great and the quick resume feature makes couch gaming as easy as ever!
What are your thoughts on the overlap between PC and Xbox? Are they too similar in that you’re leaving experiences on the table like with the PS5 exclusives?
@@xeno1017 It's pointless. If you have a 3060 t. I or above you shouldn't own an underpowered version of it. You can literally play all the Xbox games on PC. if you have a PC already get a PS5 for all the dope exclusives
@@xeno1017 I personally love it for couch gaming, as PC sometimes takes a lot more setup. PS5 is a great option for exclusives, but I'm not someone willing to pay $70 for next gen games very much, gamepass benefits me if I'm playing on PC or console, and also gives me Xbox live which is great.
Getting the Series S as my first ever game Console. I have been considering this or the new OLED Switch for a couple of weeks. Still, in the end, choosing the Xbox, I feel like it's delivering much better RoI with the Game Pass, considering I have to pay multiple times for multiple things and especially games on the Switch. Now I just have to patiently wait for 3 days, damn, probably one of the longest 3 days I've experienced in quite a while, LOL!
@@corey2670 Yep, it was absolutely amazing, everything loads super fast, run super quiet and it’s absolutely an amazing first console experience. FYI, I also bought a Nintendo Switch OLED along with it and I believe XBOX SS with Gamepass is a much better system (RoI while). I, however, am a fan of Pokemon so the Switch still gives a decent experience, but if I have to choose, it will be the XBOX.
All my life I have been a “play station guy” and I got the series S exclusively to play Forza with my friends and I fell in love with my Xbox, I even like the controller better than the dualshock. It is incredibly quiet, fast, and all my stuff is digital so I don’t mind. If you are still thinking if you should get one, go for it, I’m buying the extra space 1TB SSD tomorrow and I know it’s going to be a wicked upgrade.
Honestly looking foward in grabbing an Xbox S this coming year. Staples (at least mine) surprisingly has all versions of all consoles in stock, so for those looking, add Staple to your list of stores of potential console purchases.
I happened upon an X while randomly visiting Gamestop one day last May. I love this machine. I was looking to upgrade my PC, but for retail price of an X with exclusives versus a new NVidia card at 4 times the cost, I had to pick it up. One of the first games played was Fable, then Fable 2. So much better performance on those fun games. Then I played Ryse because I skipped the xbone generation. Loved that game. Played through the star wars battlefront 2 single player, which was fun. Hades was cool too. Avengers was OK. Witcher 3 is gorgeous. Assassins Creed Valhalla is decent. Destroy All Humans is a blast... Looking forward to the new stuff using Unreal 5 engine. Sold my PS4 because I was done with Spiderman. Really the only game I thought was decent on it.
I’ve been having a blast on the Series X. For having it for almost 7 months it’s been my go to next gen console to play games I couldn’t play because I was playing the PS4 all last gen. So getting to play most 360 and all Xbox One games on Series X has been incredible. also I got the PS5 and I haven’t really played a hole lot of it.
I was able to grab a Series X via All Access (bots can't pass a credit check) and it was definitely worth it, especially considering I was still using the 1st gen Xbox One VCR edition. It was a great upgrade, and I LOVE quick resume. I might even pick up a Series S just for emulation shenanigans until Sony and Nintendo get their shit together with how they do legacy content on modern consoles.
I just got an Xbox S, a year of battling scalpers with probably another 2 years of it ahead of me and not having a 4K 120hz TV were the deciding factors. I'm into the next gen and the soul sucking fight to get a next gen console is behind me (it was really draining the fun out of gaming for me). If I feel the need I'll get an X in a 3 years when they are easily available or maybe get a PS5 then and have a Nintendo, Xbox and PS console at the same time for the first time ever for me. Plus I can wait on the TV for 3 years and the price on the 4k 120's will have gone down by then.
@@Killreligion3_6 The "soap opera" effect bumps up the frame rate and makes it 120hz. You won't feel it in games but it'll look smoother. Assuming your Samsung has it. I keep my games on 60fps but my TV bumps it up higher visually. It's better anyway cause 120 fps mode makes sacrifices by turning down the graphics
Series X yesterday! Coming from OG Xbox One "VCR", it's such a huge upgrade I'm at a loss for words. It feels like a high end gaming PC. I'm happy to say the least. And i almost got a Series S which I still hear is amazing and blows One X away regardless of specs. Lovely Tech
@@pupusas975 Awesome thanks, I was so close to getting the S... Like about to hit buy button when I thought about regretting it and then just still wanting to get the Series X right after I get the S. Would have been pointless...
@@FaderFlosser Yeah it would've been a mistake. One X has better Vram, more gpu power and it runs 4k 60fps and it's a last gen system. PC, PS5 and Series X is ideal for next gen gaming
My wife got me the Halo edition Series X and it’s awesome. So far Halo is great!! Just beat the first mission and even got a few achievements. I forgot how fun Halo campaign was!
I plan on getting the Series X this coming summer and I’m excited to try out this console. I’ve never owned an Xbox before so this’ll be a new experience for me, and I love the fact that the console supports games from the previous 3 generations. I’m thinking of getting the Master Chief Collection, and Hi-fi Rush when I get the console.
Hey, great video Wulff Den.This month I upgraded from Series S to X, not because I want to join in the hype of the most powerful console, but I really loved the Series X's combination of power, value and the overall aesthetics on desk and also I got the "lucky notification" a day before Christmas eve, that stock is available and once I completed ordering, its nowhere to be seen. Now, I must say that Series S is no slouch. For the past 1 Year or so I played - Destiny 2, Division 2, The Witcher 3 GOTY, Forza Horizon 4 & 5, AC Valhalla, Ori & the will of the wisps and a bit of Halo Infinite on 1080p/60fps and this console can handle all of these intense games without sounding like a Jet engine or burning down the house with heat. You may rarely feel a bit of difference in textures compared to 1440 or 4k, but any ways that is not what this console is primarily targeting (even though box mentions 1440 as target res), and if you don't game on large screens like above 24 or 27 Inches, the difference I mentioned is not that apparent unless you pixel peep. I also enjoyed Series S as a media player, using it for Netflix, Prime Video, TH-cam, which is an add-on value. I understand that having a disc edition has its own benefit like owning a physical copy of game, but I am fully immersed into digital only revolution like iPhone, iPads, Androids are all digital only (Apps and in-store purchase) and this form of content distribution is only going to grow large in years to come. Also, Gamepass is next level benefit, for which there is no competitor from Sony or Nintendo as of now. For a small fee, the value that Gamepass provide is unbeatable, and Series S ensures that you enter into this ecosystem at a lower cost for hardware, where as if you want to take benefit of similar type, you need a desktop or laptop that costs about 1000 USD or more to get a decent gameplay out of, hardware wise. All in all, if someone is getting into gaming for the first time, or wants a taste of next-gen possibilities upgrading from old console or desktop/laptop, I will highly recommend to give Series S a try. It's worth it !!!
@@Xander_Park Agree, I have PS5 too and must say that it sure is. But Xbox Series X is a good value because of that game-pass, already playing some of those games :)
@@Xander_Park ps5 is dogshit compared to xbox even the game play is dog shit compared to xbox game play the graphics are dog shit aswell on ps5 xbox is miles above playstation and always will be
I love my series s. I mostly game on pc and switch but have the series s in the living room, paired up with gamepass it's great! There are so many indie titles I wouldn't get around to on there. Great for replacing netflix in the evening!
Just found this at Walmart on December 26 while looking for new windshield wipers. I was spending the holiday with family and enjoying Halo Infinite on their Xbox
@@prosperomiponle7645 I’m a content creator so my series X is hooked to my PC along with all my other consoles so I can make videos directly in my PC setup. But my wife is a gamer and so are all my friends so i set up the series S in the living room so I can still play games on a much bigger TV with family friends or whoever without having to unplug or switch anything around. 1st world problem I know but it’s super convenient
Bought my Series X on november, been havin a blast, did the 3 years of gold + de game pass ultimate trial and now I have game pass ultimate until november 2024, an amazing machine for saving some cash.
Picked up a Series S right the Wednesday before Christmas from my local Costco for $289 and I could not be happier! Upgraded from a 2TB One S Launch Edition and the performance is night and day! My only negative was the lack of storage on the console...of the 512GB SSD only 320GB are usable for games. I ended up purchasing an external 2TB SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD and that solved that problem. Most Optimized S/X games must be played off of the internal storage, but some will play right off the external saving me that precious internal storage. The SanDisk SSD makes transfers between the SSD's blazing fast too so I can keep games stored on the SanDisk until I want to play them and then transfer them back to the internal SSD. 👍
I’m really enjoying my Series X! My PS5 sits in shame collecting dust. It doesn’t even fit in my entertainment stand so it’s unplugged in the way back 🤣
Same thing happen to my PS4 when I got my Xbox One S couple years ago. Now I’ve got gaming PC and Series S(admitted Switch) and got no reason to bother with PS5 at this time.
I was lucky enough to be genuinely happy to get a new Xbox series (X) system. Be thankful for what you have this holiday season as it’s a blessing nowadays. Hope everyone has an amazing holiday and New Years! Love you guys!
I saw a tweet that said gamestop would have some series x's in stock one day. the nearest gamestop to me was 2 hrs away. so I got up at 3 in the morning and got there hours before they opened. I was first in line and thats how I got mine. keep at it dudes and dudettes you'll get yours 👍🏾
I have a PS4 Pro that I play on a 4K TV, and to be honest since I'm moving more towards digital copies of games. The series S is something I've had my eye on for for a while since it's the only next-gen console the shops around have had on sale, but it's a compact system that packs a punch and I like that.
A few days after Christmas, I went into my local Target to buy a Series S because they're so readily available. The main reason for getting one was Game Pass. I ended up walking out of there with a Series X because they had one in stock. In hindsight, as great as the Series S is, I'm definitely glad I got the Series X.
Target came in clutch for us man, They've always had them in stock for me cuz the ones sold online are a different stock then the instore ones i think, Me and my buddy ended up with ones to replace our one's. Happy happy
The sole reason I wouldn't get a Xbox S over the X if I had the money is if I want to buy a game I truly like (e.g. Halo) I want to have the physical copy. Same with Switch. I don't mind other games on the eshop but any Nintendo brand (i.e. Mario titles) or games I really like that also have physical releases will sit in my storage/on my shelf.
The sad thing with physical copy of Halo: Inifinite is that there is no game on the disc. You have to put the disc inside the console, but the game has to be downloaded instead of installed from the disc. If you don't have internet connection, then you can't install Halo even if you bought physical copy. I think that's because of this smart delivery thing, where they are selling the same disc for Xbox One and Xbox Series. The same thing goes with backward compability, where you put the disc from Xbox One or 360, but you can't play or install the game from disc and you have to download it instead.
I managed to get a PS5 on release, but soon sold it on to get a Series X. It took a few months to get that, but in the meantime I did manage to get a Series S for a bargain price (£130). So now I have both a Series X and S. And I love them both to be honest, even although I'm not a fan of digital only, Gamepass Ultimate is such decent value, it's just worth it.
@@dontaylor4464 I will get another PS5 at some point for the exclusives and VR2. But at the moment, I'm good. I was late to the PS4 party too, not having one for the first 3 or 4 years. I prefer gaming on the xbox mostly, but grabbing a Playstation when the price drops, or the slim model is released, and doing their exclusives then.
If I didn't have a gaming PC already I'd definitely get the Xbox over the Playstation. I think they're offering a lot more value so far this generation
I was lucky enough to get a new gaming laptop. I’ve been a console gamer for years. I was really happy to see how well gamepass works on pc. Being able to automatically get my save between console and pc is amazing.
Great video! I did a similar thing, purchased a bunch of different systems to see which one I liked best. Atari VCS also supports Xbox game pass, although if you did a top ten list of favourite things about that console, you might get stuck at five. Maybe a top five list of great things about the VCS? I mean the 2600 became kind of a joke after a time. Looks like their keeping it old school. I still love it though… Beep. Beep!
I did the same having had an xbox/playstation my whole life and honestly? It wasn't a bad call, I'm sinking in hundreds of hours in Animal Crossing/MHR/Smash Hopefully you are having the same experience with your preferred games! Merry christmas!
I do wanna say, even tho it's 11 months late, that I do not have an Xbox nor plan on getting one. I just simply do enjoy your channel! You make such good content
As someone who owns both I would say yes the S is great compact and does what needs to be done. That being said unless you feel like paying 200$ for a glorified memory card aka the 1TB storage space. Or an external cheaper option. You will constantly have to uninstall games which IS the biggest downside of the series s.
I’ve had my Xbox series X since launch I love it, I use it almost everyday for gaming and as my main streaming device. I bought a PS5 2 months ago it’s another amazing console but it’s lacking games. I’m waiting for KOTOR remake, Spider-Man 2, and Wolverine.
Yuppers grab one for $530 at game stop bout 3 months ago an man let me tell you it's worth every penny my son gave a series s to me 😇 his wife grabbed a ps5 for him don't ask me how she got it an i played with it yes the controller is nice but I love my babies series s & x mind you im 53 been gaming before some of you were born both systems are great im just an Xbox man no mans sky here I come never loose the kid in you game on gamers game on ✌
I don't even have an xbox, just a controller from my friend, and I've been playing Halo through game pass on my phone. Really great option for those who don't want/can't purchase a console right now
I have the Series S I traded my One X in for it my only issue is the 512 gig and the price to get the 1TB card is crazy! But overall I like it alot 10/10🙂
PlayStation 5 player here! Thinking about getting a series s as a secondary and checkout game pass for the first time I’ve been intrigued by them lately video was very informative!
I think for most people the Series S is the way to go. I understand the X is better on paper, but for right now the Series S is instock at most stores and realistically you’ll be using game pass and not physical media.
Why can I do nothing but watch every advert Bob makes??? Always so funny! If I didn't already own a Quest 2, I'd have bought one while watching this video.
I enjoy this content. I don't even own an Xbox series X|S and this is still entertaining. Also, great job on the sponsor segment, it kept me watching and I didn't skip it lol
Great video bro, I'm getting my Series S because my ps4 just got burned and I had that for 4 years, and the Series S is the most economical next generation console for me because the ps5 is so expensive right now and I'm really excited for it🙌🏻🙌🏻🥳🥳🔥
Finally got the x box X console after trying to get one for a year ! GameStop will send you early special offers (game pro members) either getting from a store which I did (only 4 per store)being at the store right before it opened or you can grab one online soon as you get a notice on email from GS. It’s $650 plus tax but for extra $150 they give you $50 GS gift card , $59 extra wireless controller, 3 month free game pass, so I think it’s worth it. Just hooked it up with my 75 in 8K TV ! Amazing 🤩 Luvin it !!!!!!
Got a Series X about a week ago through All Access. Had the console in 4 days. Love havimg access to Halo and Forza again. Its still going to he a secondary console to my ps5, but i love having both.
for the second year in a row, i want to thank you for uploading on Christmas Eve right as I'm about to eat dinner by myself. merry christmas everyone.
love u
Merry Christmas to everyone!
Merry Christmas to you
Merry Christmas :)
Holidays can be hard. Keep your head up
Reusing the anti-static sheet of paper that comes with the Xbox Series X was pure genius.
They make these things called dusters nowadays
@@colbymehmen yea, they are innovative asf!
Still have it in my box. Bout to do it rn lol
I grabbed the series s recently, and have no regrets. Such a fantastic system, and I'm able to start from my last saves on digital Xbox 360 games I bought over 10 years ago. The game sales are super good too.
The faster load times alone were worth it for me. Medium is still the only truly next gen game, sadly but I don't even care. Smaller and more portable console, nearly silent while running, super fast load times and much better frame rates, and it looks neat. Every gamer deserves a Game Pass machine.
congrats on your new xbox hope you enjoy it!
I’m beginning to think I should have just saved almost $600 and bought the S instead.
@@nymetsfan912 you mean 300 right?
@@abdulnasirbushra6049 no I mean $600. I bought the X for almost $900 and see I could have easily bought the S for retail value.
Glad to see so many people enjoying the Xbox. Microsoft did good.
Yeah they did
Yeah MS set themselves up nicely with the game pass and the studio acquisitions. That's what made me decide to own one this generation. I haven't bought an Xbox since the very first one. I went with Sony the past couple generations but now I feel like I can't miss out on what Xbox has to offer.
Xbox is garbage lol
@@jolkzy2344 lmao that’s why MS is whooping Sony’s ass in every category this generation😭
@@psychonautic7779 that ain't true playstation beats xbox In exclusives
My wife bought me a Series X for Christmas as she couldn't get a PS5 and I'm really looking forward to playing some older 360 games I've not played in years, as well as the Master Chief Collection (nostalgia) and Halo Infinite. I know there will be lots of upcoming exclusives like Elder Scrolls, Starfield, Fallout etc and many other feature updates which is great.
Yeah. Despite the ps5 being a potentially better system to get, it does have nothing on the backwards compatibility. If only it had ps3 backwards compatibility
Doesn’t play 360 disk games not compatible friend
@@jrram2166 it does though. But not all games are compatible. A lot of them are, but don't hope for more games to be compatible. The program has halted
Ah! Luck was on your side.
wow thats one awesome wife
I bought the Series S and I am loving it. I was drawn in by the value of Game Pass which has been awesome. I don't have a 4K tv at the moment and I'm good with digital games. Later I might upgrade to the Series X, but we'll see - as I'm very happy with the Series S - great value and form factor.
Got the series S as a present, and just found an X as well so I’ve got both, the X is slightly quicker on menus but if you don’t plan on disks ever, I’d recommend spending the $220 on just an expansion drive for the S
Hello Daryl.
@@artclasshero wait until the real series games come out then you’ll see on the sx is the way to go
If you have the s do not play it on a tv! Get a monitor
I'm sorry to hear about you owning an xbox.......maybe one day you'll get a Playstation.....maybe one day.....however, if you are a troglodyte, I can understand why you would be happy and impressed with the xbox. And who am I to ruin your day by letting you know you bought the inferior gaming console. So good for you....also, I didn't know you could get wifi installed in caves....you really do learn something new every day.
My biggest enjoyment with my series S is getting last-gen games that i never got to play (like MHWI) for cheap, and then playing them at 60FPS. Totally worth it!
Mhwi?
@@SeanJohn127 Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.
@@SeanJohn127 my biggest pet peeve online is people making acronyms for shit that doesn't make sense. Like there's no context here. Just type it out lmao
@@smr535 💯 agree!
@@smr535 If there's no context, Google is your friend ;)
using acronyms like MHF, MHGU etc is a standard in the MH (aka Monster Hunter) community.
Picked up the Series S, it’s perfect. The tradeoff of 4K is absolutely worth it for the lower price and slimmer design, especially if it isn’t your primary console. Xbox knows it has catching up to do from last gen and boy the Series S paired with game pass is an incredibly smart way to start.
I didn’t even know this series S existed until the day i bought it… I was trying to buy a PlayStation and they didn’t have any and then the only series X they had was a bundle with a game I would never play it was like 650 $700… Someone mentioned the series S the price was 240 and then they told me about game pass after I bought it and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase
THE FIRST THING YOU DO IS MAKE SWEET, MERCILESS MONKEY LOVE AT THE THING! And then you play games with it.
The 4k is a world of difference on a 75" TV. Even games that aren't X enhanced yet look many times clearer. It exceeded my expectations
I got my Series X at launch, and I am just so happy to see so many people enjoying it!
I haven’t played Xbox since the 360 and I got my hands on a series s. I am super pleased with it and the backwards compatibility is incredible!
Even better when you realize you can just insert your original dis- Oh... Oh dear.
@@slamshift6927 I didn’t own many 360 games though so it’s still a win in my book
@@slamshift6927 A LOT of people are basically digital only nowadays so doesn’t matter for many
Came from 360 and switching from ps4, getting series s soon.
I love my series S I got last year... Randomly found one at a best buy an hour away... For a washed up gamer like me the drive size isn't a problem and it runs amazingly well
Good to know! Thanks for all the info. I finally found a series S in my area and it’s my very first time owning an Xbox. The game pass blew my mind when first booting it up.
Must say the series s is really good, just got it for Christmas and a massive upgrade from xbox one which I’ve had for 7 years
Yeah bro I got my Xbox one the Black Friday the year it came out, time for an upgrade😂
@@jameshill8493 😂
@@JimboP_ series s gets here tonight🥳
@@jameshill8493 yass, people really underestimate the power of the series s
Got the S easily today after a year of unsuccessful attempts at getting a PS5. Excited to play infinite with The Fellas!
I picked up a series S a few months ago and I couldnt be happier, I dont have a very expensive setup that would necessitate a series X and honestly I'm really happy to be playing all these amazing game pass games at 60fps and havent looked back since
Just got a Series S last week! I'm a playstation dude but this is also a great entry point into Microsoft's world. Game Pass is a must!
Same here bud, its my first xbox ever and is fantastic
SX/S is easily the best gaming console ever. I can play all my 360 and xbox one games plus with emulation, you can even play nes-ps2 games and I belive even some ps3 game will run on the system as well.
Just a disclaimer for people trying to find an HDMI 2.1: recently there's been some weird stuff with renaming the standard and some new HDMI 2.0 cables will be renamed HDMI 2.1, I think. I'm not exactly sure how it all is, but it's something along those lines.
It's also worth noting that hdmi 2.1 isn't just a cord thing. If your TV is older than two or three years old it is likely that it doesn't really support 2.1 anyway.
@@alanscott2517 and even if it does it might not support every feature of HDMI 2.1. Sony TVs for example don't have VRR last time I checked.
I got the series s for myself, and it is amazing, everything is so smooth and the graphics are insane
I got a series X back in summer to pair with my PC. Great console. Having gamepass cross platform from PC/Xbox is great and the quick resume feature makes couch gaming as easy as ever!
same but I got the series s.
What are your thoughts on the overlap between PC and Xbox? Are they too similar in that you’re leaving experiences on the table like with the PS5 exclusives?
@@xeno1017 It's pointless. If you have a 3060 t. I or above you shouldn't own an underpowered version of it. You can literally play all the Xbox games on PC. if you have a PC already get a PS5 for all the dope exclusives
@@xeno1017 I personally love it for couch gaming, as PC sometimes takes a lot more setup. PS5 is a great option for exclusives, but I'm not someone willing to pay $70 for next gen games very much, gamepass benefits me if I'm playing on PC or console, and also gives me Xbox live which is great.
Getting the Series S as my first ever game Console. I have been considering this or the new OLED Switch for a couple of weeks. Still, in the end, choosing the Xbox, I feel like it's delivering much better RoI with the Game Pass, considering I have to pay multiple times for multiple things and especially games on the Switch. Now I just have to patiently wait for 3 days, damn, probably one of the longest 3 days I've experienced in quite a while, LOL!
Also downloading on switch sucks
The value easily makes it the greatest console ever. Nice choice.
Hi did you get the Series S, how do you like it?
@@corey2670 mediocre experiance if you are on a 4k TV, better take an used XboneX or a Series X if you want to go the MS route.
@@corey2670 Yep, it was absolutely amazing, everything loads super fast, run super quiet and it’s absolutely an amazing first console experience.
FYI, I also bought a Nintendo Switch OLED along with it and I believe XBOX SS with Gamepass is a much better system (RoI while). I, however, am a fan of Pokemon so the Switch still gives a decent experience, but if I have to choose, it will be the XBOX.
Bought my first ever Xbox for myself this holiday season with the Series S. No regrets, Game Pass is amazing with so much variety + value.
I recently got a Series X a month ago. Very well in performance and speed.
@@dan3974 by luck lol
All my life I have been a “play station guy” and I got the series S exclusively to play Forza with my friends and I fell in love with my Xbox, I even like the controller better than the dualshock. It is incredibly quiet, fast, and all my stuff is digital so I don’t mind. If you are still thinking if you should get one, go for it, I’m buying the extra space 1TB SSD tomorrow and I know it’s going to be a wicked upgrade.
Awesome 👍 and Happy Gaming !
Honestly looking foward in grabbing an Xbox S this coming year. Staples (at least mine) surprisingly has all versions of all consoles in stock, so for those looking, add Staple to your list of stores of potential console purchases.
Merry Christmas everyone! Never thought I would get a next gen console after having the Xbox one s for so long!
I literally just got a Series S for christmas, this could not have been timed better
I happened upon an X while randomly visiting Gamestop one day last May. I love this machine. I was looking to upgrade my PC, but for retail price of an X with exclusives versus a new NVidia card at 4 times the cost, I had to pick it up. One of the first games played was Fable, then Fable 2. So much better performance on those fun games. Then I played Ryse because I skipped the xbone generation. Loved that game. Played through the star wars battlefront 2 single player, which was fun. Hades was cool too. Avengers was OK. Witcher 3 is gorgeous. Assassins Creed Valhalla is decent. Destroy All Humans is a blast... Looking forward to the new stuff using Unreal 5 engine. Sold my PS4 because I was done with Spiderman. Really the only game I thought was decent on it.
I’ve been having a blast on the Series X. For having it for almost 7 months it’s been my go to next gen console to play games I couldn’t play because I was playing the PS4 all last gen. So getting to play most 360 and all Xbox One games on Series X has been incredible. also I got the PS5 and I haven’t really played a hole lot of it.
I was able to grab a Series X via All Access (bots can't pass a credit check) and it was definitely worth it, especially considering I was still using the 1st gen Xbox One VCR edition. It was a great upgrade, and I LOVE quick resume. I might even pick up a Series S just for emulation shenanigans until Sony and Nintendo get their shit together with how they do legacy content on modern consoles.
You should be able to do the emulation on the Series X
@@DE23 you can the performance is a lot better than s because you can push the GPU he needs to go in dev mode
You don't need a series s just go into dev mode
Same here “Xbox all access “ was the only way to nab a console
I just got an Xbox S, a year of battling scalpers with probably another 2 years of it ahead of me and not having a 4K 120hz TV were the deciding factors. I'm into the next gen and the soul sucking fight to get a next gen console is behind me (it was really draining the fun out of gaming for me). If I feel the need I'll get an X in a 3 years when they are easily available or maybe get a PS5 then and have a Nintendo, Xbox and PS console at the same time for the first time ever for me. Plus I can wait on the TV for 3 years and the price on the 4k 120's will have gone down by then.
I have a 2017 model 4k Samsung tv I don’t get hdr or 120hz. I bought my tv to early before I got my XSX. Damn it all to hell
I just walked in to my local target today and bought a series x so random didnt think they would have it lol
@@Killreligion3_6 same 2018 year too early
@@Killreligion3_6 The "soap opera" effect bumps up the frame rate and makes it 120hz. You won't feel it in games but it'll look smoother. Assuming your Samsung has it.
I keep my games on 60fps but my TV bumps it up higher visually. It's better anyway cause 120 fps mode makes sacrifices by turning down the graphics
Sounds like a good plan
Series X yesterday! Coming from OG Xbox One "VCR", it's such a huge upgrade I'm at a loss for words. It feels like a high end gaming PC. I'm happy to say the least. And i almost got a Series S which I still hear is amazing and blows One X away regardless of specs. Lovely Tech
It does not blow One X away. Spec wise it's not better and some games like Halo and Forza run better on One X. You made the right choice.
@@pupusas975 Awesome thanks, I was so close to getting the S... Like about to hit buy button when I thought about regretting it and then just still wanting to get the Series X right after I get the S. Would have been pointless...
@@FaderFlosser Yeah it would've been a mistake. One X has better Vram, more gpu power and it runs 4k 60fps and it's a last gen system. PC, PS5 and Series X is ideal for next gen gaming
My wife got me the Halo edition Series X and it’s awesome. So far Halo is great!! Just beat the first mission and even got a few achievements. I forgot how fun Halo campaign was!
I plan on getting the Series X this coming summer and I’m excited to try out this console.
I’ve never owned an Xbox before so this’ll be a new experience for me, and I love the fact that the console supports games from the previous 3 generations.
I’m thinking of getting the Master Chief Collection, and Hi-fi Rush when I get the console.
Best decision I’ve ever made buying myself the Xbox Series X. GamePass is an unbeatable deal. - I still love my switch as well.
you can plug out your xbox mid-game, plug it back in, turn it back on and you'll still be in the game, its amazing
Ngl I’m only really interested in like a handful of the videos on this channel but the production is so nice👌 I end up just watching them anyway
I don't know why "X|S" looks so fire
A non switch video, unexpected but good to see what's best loved in your life!
Hey, great video Wulff Den.This month I upgraded from Series S to X, not because I want to join in the hype of the most powerful console, but I really loved the Series X's combination of power, value and the overall aesthetics on desk and also I got the "lucky notification" a day before Christmas eve, that stock is available and once I completed ordering, its nowhere to be seen. Now, I must say that Series S is no slouch. For the past 1 Year or so I played - Destiny 2, Division 2, The Witcher 3 GOTY, Forza Horizon 4 & 5, AC Valhalla, Ori & the will of the wisps and a bit of Halo Infinite on 1080p/60fps and this console can handle all of these intense games without sounding like a Jet engine or burning down the house with heat. You may rarely feel a bit of difference in textures compared to 1440 or 4k, but any ways that is not what this console is primarily targeting (even though box mentions 1440 as target res), and if you don't game on large screens like above 24 or 27 Inches, the difference I mentioned is not that apparent unless you pixel peep. I also enjoyed Series S as a media player, using it for Netflix, Prime Video, TH-cam, which is an add-on value. I understand that having a disc edition has its own benefit like owning a physical copy of game, but I am fully immersed into digital only revolution like iPhone, iPads, Androids are all digital only (Apps and in-store purchase) and this form of content distribution is only going to grow large in years to come. Also, Gamepass is next level benefit, for which there is no competitor from Sony or Nintendo as of now. For a small fee, the value that Gamepass provide is unbeatable, and Series S ensures that you enter into this ecosystem at a lower cost for hardware, where as if you want to take benefit of similar type, you need a desktop or laptop that costs about 1000 USD or more to get a decent gameplay out of, hardware wise.
All in all, if someone is getting into gaming for the first time, or wants a taste of next-gen possibilities upgrading from old console or desktop/laptop, I will highly recommend to give Series S a try. It's worth it !!!
PS5 is better
@@Xander_Park Agree, I have PS5 too and must say that it sure is. But Xbox Series X is a good value because of that game-pass, already playing some of those games :)
@@Xander_Park ps5 is dogshit compared to xbox even the game play is dog shit compared to xbox game play the graphics are dog shit aswell on ps5 xbox is miles above playstation and always will be
I love my series x.. my ps5 has been collecting a lot of dust lately too
I love my series s. I mostly game on pc and switch but have the series s in the living room, paired up with gamepass it's great! There are so many indie titles I wouldn't get around to on there. Great for replacing netflix in the evening!
Just found this at Walmart on December 26 while looking for new windshield wipers. I was spending the holiday with family and enjoying Halo Infinite on their Xbox
that oculus spot is hilarious...nice job Bob
Litterally two days ago my Series X decided to stop outputting in 4k to my tv. Had no idea what was happening till I watched this video
Finally purchased the Series S to accompany my PS5. Best of both worlds
I got mine at launch then a series s over the summer lol I’m actually here for the vibes👍🏾
Why do you have both?
@@prosperomiponle7645 I’m a content creator so my series X is hooked to my PC along with all my other consoles so I can make videos directly in my PC setup. But my wife is a gamer and so are all my friends so i set up the series S in the living room so I can still play games on a much bigger TV with family friends or whoever without having to unplug or switch anything around. 1st world problem I know but it’s super convenient
Bought my Series X on november, been havin a blast, did the 3 years of gold + de game pass ultimate trial and now I have game pass ultimate until november 2024, an amazing machine for saving some cash.
Picked up a Series S right the Wednesday before Christmas from my local Costco for $289 and I could not be happier! Upgraded from a 2TB One S Launch Edition and the performance is night and day! My only negative was the lack of storage on the console...of the 512GB SSD only 320GB are usable for games. I ended up purchasing an external 2TB SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD and that solved that problem. Most Optimized S/X games must be played off of the internal storage, but some will play right off the external saving me that precious internal storage. The SanDisk SSD makes transfers between the SSD's blazing fast too so I can keep games stored on the SanDisk until I want to play them and then transfer them back to the internal SSD. 👍
No joke just got mine a couple days ago so this video came out at a perfect time haha can’t wait to watch when I have time
I’m really enjoying my Series X! My PS5 sits in shame collecting dust. It doesn’t even fit in my entertainment stand so it’s unplugged in the way back 🤣
Same thing happen to my PS4 when I got my Xbox One S couple years ago. Now I’ve got gaming PC and Series S(admitted Switch) and got no reason to bother with PS5 at this time.
I just received my Xbox series s and I obviously needed to check with an expert what things should I do first with it
I was lucky enough to be genuinely happy to get a new Xbox series (X) system. Be thankful for what you have this holiday season as it’s a blessing nowadays. Hope everyone has an amazing holiday and New Years! Love you guys!
I saw a tweet that said gamestop would have some series x's in stock one day. the nearest gamestop to me was 2 hrs away. so I got up at 3 in the morning and got there hours before they opened. I was first in line and thats how I got mine. keep at it dudes and dudettes you'll get yours 👍🏾
Merry Christmas Bob! Thanks for the great content this year. Can't wait to see what you bring us next year!
I bought a Series S and with the expansion card is incredible
I have a PS4 Pro that I play on a 4K TV, and to be honest since I'm moving more towards digital copies of games. The series S is something I've had my eye on for for a while since it's the only next-gen console the shops around have had on sale, but it's a compact system that packs a punch and I like that.
Can't believe that WalMart is selling the X for $599.00 and I got one at Costco on sale for $465.00 .
I got a series x and I'm loving it. If I get the chance, I'll probably get a series S for portability.
My brother surprised me with the series s for christmas and I LOVE it! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a next-gen on a budget!
Great video, loved it, just a quick thing, the series S comes with a 2.0 HDMI cable, not a 2.1
the editing on that ad was an absolute chef's kiss
A few days after Christmas, I went into my local Target to buy a Series S because they're so readily available. The main reason for getting one was Game Pass. I ended up walking out of there with a Series X because they had one in stock. In hindsight, as great as the Series S is, I'm definitely glad I got the Series X.
Target came in clutch for us man, They've always had them in stock for me cuz the ones sold online are a different stock then the instore ones i think, Me and my buddy ended up with ones to replace our one's.
Happy happy
The sole reason I wouldn't get a Xbox S over the X if I had the money is if I want to buy a game I truly like (e.g. Halo) I want to have the physical copy. Same with Switch. I don't mind other games on the eshop but any Nintendo brand (i.e. Mario titles) or games I really like that also have physical releases will sit in my storage/on my shelf.
The sad thing with physical copy of Halo: Inifinite is that there is no game on the disc. You have to put the disc inside the console, but the game has to be downloaded instead of installed from the disc. If you don't have internet connection, then you can't install Halo even if you bought physical copy. I think that's because of this smart delivery thing, where they are selling the same disc for Xbox One and Xbox Series. The same thing goes with backward compability, where you put the disc from Xbox One or 360, but you can't play or install the game from disc and you have to download it instead.
no man i totally watch this cause i enjoy you and your videos, i dont have or plan to to get an xbox
I managed to get a PS5 on release, but soon sold it on to get a Series X. It took a few months to get that, but in the meantime I did manage to get a Series S for a bargain price (£130). So now I have both a Series X and S. And I love them both to be honest, even although I'm not a fan of digital only, Gamepass Ultimate is such decent value, it's just worth it.
I kept my ps5 for the exclusives and the vr2 I play the series x for every other game.
@@dontaylor4464 I will get another PS5 at some point for the exclusives and VR2. But at the moment, I'm good. I was late to the PS4 party too, not having one for the first 3 or 4 years. I prefer gaming on the xbox mostly, but grabbing a Playstation when the price drops, or the slim model is released, and doing their exclusives then.
I don't got an Xbox. I just like watching you Wulff! Here's to better year! And happy holidays!
If I didn't have a gaming PC already I'd definitely get the Xbox over the Playstation. I think they're offering a lot more value so far this generation
Hey Bob,
So I recently moved to PC,
I'm just watching this video because I love your videos
I love having both consoles. PS5 is my default and xbox SX is my GP console. So worth it.
First thing to do with your new Xbox Series console.
1: Switch it on
2: Setup your account
3: Play an game
Your welcome
I was lucky enough to get a new gaming laptop. I’ve been a console gamer for years. I was really happy to see how well gamepass works on pc. Being able to automatically get my save between console and pc is amazing.
The whole share thing with the capture and share thing is just perfect
They are not “Hackable” at all, you ca use a developer mode you pay a little to get access to.
I just bought the series s, and I was randomly recommended this video! I will be back after setup!
It is awesome! I absolutely love everything about this machine. I can’t believe you can get this performance and quality for such a low price
Great video! I did a similar thing, purchased a bunch of different systems to see which one I liked best. Atari VCS also supports Xbox game pass, although if you did a top ten list of favourite things about that console, you might get stuck at five. Maybe a top five list of great things about the VCS? I mean the 2600 became kind of a joke after a time. Looks like their keeping it old school. I still love it though… Beep. Beep!
Merry Christmas to the WULFF DEN team and look forward to more highly entertaining content in 2022!
I bought a OLED Switch instead of a new Xbox.... Still debating on if that was a good call .... Anyway i just like watching your videos.
I did the same having had an xbox/playstation my whole life and honestly? It wasn't a bad call, I'm sinking in hundreds of hours in Animal Crossing/MHR/Smash
Hopefully you are having the same experience with your preferred games! Merry christmas!
Not a bad call if you bought it to play exclusives
I do wanna say, even tho it's 11 months late, that I do not have an Xbox nor plan on getting one. I just simply do enjoy your channel! You make such good content
As someone who owns both I would say yes the S is great compact and does what needs to be done. That being said unless you feel like paying 200$ for a glorified memory card aka the 1TB storage space. Or an external cheaper option. You will constantly have to uninstall games which IS the biggest downside of the series s.
Still same problem with the series x my x doesn't hold that many either Still have to Uninstall games
i don't have an xbox.
i just love watching you tbh
I’ve had my Xbox series X since launch I love it, I use it almost everyday for gaming and as my main streaming device. I bought a PS5 2 months ago it’s another amazing console but it’s lacking games. I’m waiting for KOTOR remake, Spider-Man 2, and Wolverine.
Thanks, this made my day better. Some guy had his phone out recording the new spiderman movie and it was really bright.
Yuppers grab one for $530 at game stop bout 3 months ago an man let me tell you it's worth every penny my son gave a series s to me 😇 his wife grabbed a ps5 for him don't ask me how she got it an i played with it yes the controller is nice but I love my babies series s & x mind you im 53 been gaming before some of you were born both systems are great im just an Xbox man no mans sky here I come never loose the kid in you game on gamers game on ✌
I don't even have an xbox, just a controller from my friend, and I've been playing Halo through game pass on my phone. Really great option for those who don't want/can't purchase a console right now
I have the Series S I traded my One X in for it my only issue is the 512 gig and the price to get the 1TB card is crazy! But overall I like it alot 10/10🙂
I recommend getting an external 1 tb storage for 60 bucks, u can just put the non series s and x enhanced games on a the external
@@aunwillingpigeon4144 thank you! I was wondering about that. What brand do you recommend?🙂
@@trintex44 Toshiba
@@aunwillingpigeon4144 ok thank you!🙂
@@trintex44 you’re welcome 🙂
PlayStation 5 player here! Thinking about getting a series s as a secondary and checkout game pass for the first time I’ve been intrigued by them lately video was very informative!
Thats what i did i got my xbox s from costco for 270 or something and i love it i figure i give my playstation a break
I think for most people the Series S is the way to go. I understand the X is better on paper, but for right now the Series S is instock at most stores and realistically you’ll be using game pass and not physical media.
F for those who don’t have game pass in their country, like me
500gb is a killer for me
Why can I do nothing but watch every advert Bob makes??? Always so funny! If I didn't already own a Quest 2, I'd have bought one while watching this video.
I enjoy this content. I don't even own an Xbox series X|S and this is still entertaining. Also, great job on the sponsor segment, it kept me watching and I didn't skip it lol
0:30 we just love watching your content
Great video bro, I'm getting my Series S because my ps4 just got burned and I had that for 4 years, and the Series S is the most economical next generation console for me because the ps5 is so expensive right now and I'm really excited for it🙌🏻🙌🏻🥳🥳🔥
I got a series s for Christmas and I love it, the quick resume is amazing
I own both the Series X and a PS5 and I use my Series X more than the PS5. Merry Christmas Bob!
Finally got the x box X console after trying to get one for a year ! GameStop will send you early special offers (game pro members) either getting from a store which I did (only 4 per store)being at the store right before it opened or you can grab one online soon as you get a notice on email from GS. It’s $650 plus tax but for extra $150 they give you $50 GS gift card , $59 extra wireless controller, 3 month free game pass, so I think it’s worth it. Just hooked it up with my 75 in 8K TV ! Amazing 🤩 Luvin it !!!!!!
Hell yeah. New series S carbon 1tb owner here. Bought it saturday. Been replaying GTA 5 campaign and halos. Load times are so fast.
thought that was Wildcat yelling at you lmao great video!
This guy is making me so happy about buying xbox really appreciate have a happy new year
Got a Series X about a week ago through All Access. Had the console in 4 days.
Love havimg access to Halo and Forza again.
Its still going to he a secondary console to my ps5, but i love having both.