I couldn't pre-order the Series X on Tuesday, so I opted for the Series S and additional controllers instead of gambling on launch day. I'm fairly happy with this as I'll just be using it for Game Pass and I can always upgrade at the mid-cycle refresh.
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No they aren't. The drives aren't cheap to buy for a PC as it is, coupled with the fact they are proprietary means they're expensive. They will get cheaper over time. You can still use an external SSD to store games on https://www.videogameschronicle.com...ies-x-and-s-storage-expansion-cards-cost-220/
I know that but it doesnt change my view on the fact i think its too expensive for what it is.
Doesnt appear im on my own with that thought either...
The people complaining are only the ones that don't appreciate the costs of these things.
Fancy PCIE Gen 4 SSDs aint cheap. £170 for a 1TB off the shelf. Xbox's mark up on these isn't too bad.
Each to there own.
In real terms there isn't a massive noticible difference in pcie SSD or nvme etc anyway it's noticed in benchmarks that's all
Friend has a nvme SSD, it's much quicker than my standard data SSD in my pc but tbh I don't notice any difference in Windows or games only when he showed me his benchmark
That's why I don't see the value, it's not a complaint
Each to there own, people will buy it and it's there choice and money so if there happy all that matters
I see your argument but as of yet, we haven't had a single game that is designed purely for a minimum of 2.4GB/sec transfer speeds. Star Citizen on PC is probably the closest but even that still caters for slower SATA SSDs. And it's likely to be Sony that are first off the blocks with their first party games. Xbox will still have to include PC users with HDDs for a few years.
I completely agree. I'm the same. I have both standrad SSD and NVME in my tower and notice zero difference day to day.
I'm beginning to think this, too.
I can't see me ever ditching PC gaming, even though I moan to hell and back about it. With a Series S, I have access to the better side of Game Pass (more games on console that I prefer compared to the PC offerings) and it means at least I won't have to rebuy the umpteen purchases I've made on PC and PS4. So then instead of going PS5 digital, I'll go PS5 disc. It seems just such a better proposition to me. The only HDMI port I have spare on my TV is a 1080p one, that's where the XSS would plug in.
The S is also a perfect little carry about machine for when the kids come along because there's no way they are getting their grubby mits on the PS5 DualSense.
Decisions, decisions... still not going to pre-order though. I want to wait until Digital Foundry have put these systems through their paces before I decide. Wonder if there'll be any reductions on Black Friday.
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Well my Turtle Beach 700s have shipped - with Hermes 
. Happy with my 10% discount though, assuming they arrive.
I definitely get why people would buy the S, its a great option. For me I want 4K though and not at PC prices.
. Happy with my 10% discount though, assuming they arrive.I definitely get why people would buy the S, its a great option. For me I want 4K though and not at PC prices.
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Give they'd been out for less than a month and probably struggling to get stock that sticks in a warehouse longer than a day, I'd be incredibly surprised....
Also, quick resume is confirmed as working for BC games played from an external HDD.
I'll be plugging a 2TB HDD in for sure. Can then be selective about which games use the SSD.
Well my Turtle Beach 700s have shipped - with Hermes
I definitely get why people would buy the S, its a great option. For me I want 4K though and not at PC prices.
them arriving is only half the battle, in one piece is the other.
What happens when you have the Series S connected to a 1080p display? Does it internally render everything at 1440p and then just downscale the output? Or does it render at 1080p? Hopefully it's the former as you'll get free anti-aliasing then.
I would assume downscale, as that is what the current One X does now on a 1080p display.
FFS, I thought someone had said Symths had priced them at £159.
Suppose can just move from HD to SSD when needed. Hopefully with the new compression and new tech the games are smaller anyway. Fingers crossed
That expansion card is more expensive that i thought, but overclockers are currently selling a 1TB Seagate NVME gen 4 for £250.
I'll probably be ok without one, if not i'll put my MS points towards one.
It's not like i need to buy any games other than Cyberpunk & Dirt 5, having GamePass anyway.
I'll probably be ok without one, if not i'll put my MS points towards one.
It's not like i need to buy any games other than Cyberpunk & Dirt 5, having GamePass anyway.
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