It is though? It has a next-generation GPU (RDNA 2), a current Zen 2 CPU and NVMe storage. What's missing in terms of next-gen? The ability to produce a resolution higher than 1440p? A lot of PC gamers would disagree there.
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It is though? It has a next-generation GPU (RDNA 2), a current Zen 2 CPU and NVMe storage. What's missing in terms of next-gen? The ability to produce a resolution higher than 1440p? A lot of PC gamers would disagree there.
I was checking and I don't think my 3 year old OLED TV supports 1440p/120 which is the max output from Xbox series s.
Started looking at other TVs from similar age and couldn't find much support, although I don't look too hard as I'm not planning on buying a new TV!
Now I'm wondering if the series S is really just aimed at PC gamers who are likely to have native 1440p monitors in a lot of cases and also high refresh rates.
I will still get Series S as I'm sure it will all scale well to 4k for TV owners. Plus I already bought 26 months of gamepass
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1080P is probably still the most common TV owned and even more so in poorer parts of the world where the lower end model will be more appealing. Microsoft tend to support non-standard resolutions so the 1440P/120hz support is probably down to HDMI 2.0 limitation rather than a conscious decision to target it.
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Now I have a One X I've realised how good 1080p with loads of antialiasing etc looks on a 1080p 42 inch. Looks detailed and sharp and no jaggies to be seen
Witcher 3 looks incredible as does FH3
Oh and decent draw distances. I really struggled with my Xbox One I think its the less than 1080p, fogginess, low draw distances, jaggies, but fixed with One X
Also I've come to conclusion frame rate isn't quite everything as on the One X 30fps seems much smoother not sure if its consistency of frame rates as in locked solid or what but feels smoother than my PC gaming
Witcher 3 looks incredible as does FH3
Oh and decent draw distances. I really struggled with my Xbox One I think its the less than 1080p, fogginess, low draw distances, jaggies, but fixed with One X
Also I've come to conclusion frame rate isn't quite everything as on the One X 30fps seems much smoother not sure if its consistency of frame rates as in locked solid or what but feels smoother than my PC gaming
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So anyone eyeing up 120hz tvs? I suppose in an ideal world I'd like:
4k, HDR, 120Hz, 60". Probably looking at 2k+ though I'm guessing.
4k, HDR, 120Hz, 60". Probably looking at 2k+ though I'm guessing.
1440/60 with all graphic options on would be good enough for me on my 55" OLED. I'm not a fan of compromises on different modes on consoles just make it the best that it can be and if it needs scaling back effects at 4k then don't go there.
Does anyone know much about Xbox all access in here. My sister has asked me if I can get it for her as her credit rating is shot due to past events, so isn't sure if she'd get accepted. How will the Games pass ultimate work? In that I don't want it attaching automatically to the email address I use to sign up for the scheme as that is my own xbox account with my own games pass subscription active. Do they just send you a key for the 2 years ultimate when you sign up and get the console, then can just activate it on that console?
HDR is yesteryear now. The Xbox Series are eventually going to have Dolby Vision which will be a step up further.
Think you need to wait and temper your expectations. There will be compromise I think to hit 120.
I'll let you know about the credit rating on Tuesday as my finances are awful, too.
Game Pass Ultimate is tied to the console. So you can choose any gamertag to redeem it, either during initial setup or later on down the line.
I'm looking forward to see the first Dolby Vision title, I was hoping this generation would incorporate it, I think dynamic metadata will work well with games.....whenever the Dolby Vision logo pops up in the corner of my LG I still get a tingle in my nether regions
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Ha damn. So glad I waited. Been tempted a few times by 4k.
Dolby Vision is HDR just different standard (with some advantages) so some mixed wording there.
Current One S and One X already have Dolby Vision don't they ?
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I'm already tempered. I don't expect AAA titles to hit 120. 60 will be more likely, hopefully.
Yes, of course, I meant primarily HDR10 when I said "HDR is yesteryear"
And the Xbones do support it, yes, but I don't think there are any games using DV yet, just streaming media?
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I'm just glad we will see the back of 30fps being the norm. Not expecting 120 really but 60 and above is fine by me.
HDR10+ isn’t particularly well supported though. It’s been badly supported so far. I do prefer DV overall, it’s pretty cool to see they will support DV in game.