Honestly I enjoy both. I use the PS5 for single player games mostly while I use the Xbox for mostly multiplayer games.

The S is an option, but I really only recommend it if you are on a limited budget. The extra money for the X is is just way better long term. For starters, you are going to have less space on an S. It says 512 GB, but you only get to use around like 300-350. That fills up pretty damn quick and an expansion card is practically the same price as the console. Another thing is resolution. The games still run well, but you definitely will notice more blur on more recent games.