QueasyBrief5498 t1_j24jhe3 wrote
Reply to comment by sebspi in XBOX Series S, is it worth it in 2023? by sebspi
I’d recommend an external usb HDD (doesn’t have to be an SSD) for older games that are in the backlog. Also if you want to move the new next gen ones over. Takes about 5 mins for forza to transfer in my experience.
sebspi OP t1_j24kcah wrote
Ah ok, so I could also use a USB HDD. But is there some games that will not work with it? Forza Horizon example. If I correctly understood, I could pass it to the HDD. But after can I play it or do I need to move it again on the console? I'm trying to understand how the HDD management works.
QueasyBrief5498 t1_j24kuau wrote
You can play Xbox One and older games off the HDD, but newer next gen games (series S/X games, there will be an icon) games off the SSD. But the new games can be transferred to the HDD for storage, but must be transferred back to play.
90% of the games on gamepass I play off my HDD. I play my series S regularly and I’m probably not considered a “casual” user anymore. However, I feel no need to upgrade to the series X because I play on a 1080p gaming monitor lol.
sebspi OP t1_j24lhbc wrote
It's clear now. Thanks. The Series S maximum resolution is 2K right?? Now I have a very noob doubt. With the 2k monitor I should be ok.. but with 4K TV can i use the full Xbox resolution or will I be locked to 1080p?
QueasyBrief5498 t1_j24m3qm wrote
It upscales to 4K and some games like the tourist will run 4k natively. But yeah, 1440p is the native max typically. It’s game dependent and also you can toggle performance versus quality mode in most games (forza 5 has it)
Unless your TV has HDMI 2.1 it won’t be too noticeable tbh. I borrowed a friends series X to compare when I was trying to decide if I wanted to upgrade. If I had a $2000 oled hdmi 2.1 tv? I get a series X because it’s gorgeous.
I have a Black Friday special 4K tv. 60hz. HDR. Looks brilliant with my series S. Looked basically the same on my couch with the series X lol.
sebspi OP t1_j24n769 wrote
Ok I get it. Yes, I agree with you about the 4k. Infact I'm very happy with my 2k 140hz monitor. I compared my 4k TV with the monitor and there isn't very noticeable differences. I must say that with the games that support 120hz I never used the 4k resolution but I always preferred performance. That's a noticeable difference. Some months ago ps5 started to support natively the 1440p at 120 Hz and with some games (like miles morales for example) it's a joy for the eyes.
QueasyBrief5498 t1_j24o15a wrote
Yeah it sounds like the series S will be a nice little placeholder. They go on sale too, my friend picked up one for $200usd right before Christmas, and it came with a gift card lol. Target I think.
It’s the perfect gamepass machine and it will be noticeably faster than your PC and you still have your PS5 for exclusives and games you want native 4K
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