Xbox Series S Review After 3 Years - Everyone is WRONG...

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Komentáře • 525

  • @MinimalisTech
    @MinimalisTech  Před 7 měsíci +47

    Find the Series S Here if you feel like falling in love - geni.us/BlackSeriesS

    • @EasyHeat
      @EasyHeat Před 5 měsíci

      Love that Tom DeLonge signature Epiphone 335 in the background my dude.

    • @danielhayes3607
      @danielhayes3607 Před 5 měsíci

      Man up. Go easy on this emotional bullshit. It will only back fire.

    • @MinimalisTech
      @MinimalisTech  Před 5 měsíci

      @@danielhayes3607lol you mad?

    • @EasyHeat
      @EasyHeat Před 5 měsíci

      @@MinimalisTech Danielhayes3607 👈👈"This channel doesn't have any content."
      Since freakin' 2017?!! Ain't done shit.
      ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
      Yet still somehow has the audacity to be like...
      "Man up bruh!"
      Seriously?!
      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
      OMG.
      You can almost smell the desperately inferred entitlement stink that's clearly wafting from Danny boy's overtly alpha weenie thirst for cultural relevance!!!
      LMFAO!
      Haters always gonna hate upwards...
      Never down.
      #Guttersnipingtwat
      #GetGoodGrumpyKid

    • @EasyHeat
      @EasyHeat Před 5 měsíci

      @@danielhayes3607 This manish-boy be totally MF'n mad. Boo-Hoo. So sad. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
      ROTFLMAO!!!
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      #AlphaWeenie

  • @flyingplantwhale545
    @flyingplantwhale545 Před 6 měsíci +364

    For a 1080p monitor, this console is just perfect. I've had mine for a year and thoroughly enjoyed it. The only thing that sucks is the limited storage space and overpriced external hard drives for this thing. They should really work toward getting more manufacturers involved to make storage solutions for this thing at better prices.

    • @CamTheMan8
      @CamTheMan8 Před 6 měsíci +25

      The black series s has 1tb of storage for just 50 dollars more

    • @grgamer8470
      @grgamer8470 Před 6 měsíci +19

      ​@@CamTheMan8the white series s has discount many times. So the difference between the non discounted price is 50 euros or dollars but the series s in black Friday would reach 200 dollars again.

    • @QuickQutz
      @QuickQutz Před 6 měsíci +4

      I have 1080p 120hz screen, will upgrade to Series X. Even though it is only 1080p the Series X will make the games look 4x better than series s and run much better. FckSS

    • @craigmackssj3680
      @craigmackssj3680 Před 6 měsíci +6

      Is it better graphics then a ps4?

    • @QuickQutz
      @QuickQutz Před 6 měsíci +16

      @@craigmackssj3680 of course iti is. It is better than ps4 pro and Xbox One X. But then Series X has better graphics and fps than ALL the consoles, including PS5.
      But PS5 is better than Series S, you know Series X is better than PS5.

  • @infamouskidd8767
    @infamouskidd8767 Před 7 měsíci +457

    Lol, I remember when my son was six months old and he would lay on my chest. Now he's hyper as hell. Enjoy it while you can lol.

    • @MinimalisTech
      @MinimalisTech  Před 7 měsíci +57

      Oh man haha. My kids almost 3 now. This is a long memory at this point. Haha. We do what we can

    • @brendachavez4653
      @brendachavez4653 Před 6 měsíci +6

      ​@@MinimalisTechhaha I miss those times with my boys they were such good babies sleeping at night also!!!! Now there big and lil terrors lol soooooo hyper only sit still to eat 😅

    • @MinimalisTech
      @MinimalisTech  Před 6 měsíci +13

      @@brendachavez4653😮 your kids actually sit still and eat!? Lucky you! Haha

    • @Prince_Dracula
      @Prince_Dracula Před 6 měsíci +11

      Man I need to get a girlfriend…

    • @infamouskidd8767
      @infamouskidd8767 Před 6 měsíci +7

      @@Prince_Dracula your day will come king. Don’t stress it 💪🏽

  • @_bhuc3802
    @_bhuc3802 Před 7 měsíci +128

    I literally bought series s last month by your advice yes the machine is so good, i've been playing phantom liberty and motorsport, both on quality mode on my 32 inches monitor and man the graphics still hold up very, very well. Maybe not so good in 60fps modes but 30 fps and native 1440p is all i want.
    Well done xbox!

    • @Crashed131963
      @Crashed131963 Před 7 měsíci +10

      Great deal for a console that can play all new AAA releases .

    • @Prince_Dracula
      @Prince_Dracula Před 6 měsíci

      @@Crashed131963for the same price you won’t get a pc this good unless you spend the price of a used car on Facebook. I’m being dead serious. AND we have raytracing?! Yeah. This is for sure a great deal. I don’t deserve something this premium.

    • @manuelrodriguez9972
      @manuelrodriguez9972 Před 5 měsíci +5

      Yep, the series S is a gem 💎. So underrated. People don’t know what they’re missing (value) for way less money.

    • @Crashed131963
      @Crashed131963 Před 5 měsíci

      @@manuelrodriguez9972 Plays Game Of The Year for 2023 ,BDG3 now .

    • @mshmsh9313
      @mshmsh9313 Před 4 měsíci

      @@manuelrodriguez9972 In fact, the value for money is not in the Series S, but in the Series X, the storage space is 1 TB The graphics processor is three times more powerful And a disc reader and 6 GB of RAM, all of this for $200. Microsoft is stealing. I will pay $200 or even $300 for these specifications. What is the benefit of a device that I am sure will run all new generation games, but at 720p with 60 frames or 1440p with 30 frames at best, not to mention Ray tracing is not supported at all

  • @solomonburns680
    @solomonburns680 Před 6 měsíci +117

    Being a parent myself I totally agree. I just picked up the Series S 1tb and it brought that love back to gaming with the simple point of being able to save a game, put my kids down and start right off where I left in a second or 2. That and every gaming dad needs to be able to take it (easily) somewhere else when the kiddos take over the living room

  • @erikalvarez4516
    @erikalvarez4516 Před 6 měsíci +39

    I have a Series X for me, my 10 year old son has a Series S and so does my daughter. I grabbed her one last Christmas for $200 with a Target deal. Having Gamepass has been a huge help for me as my kids can download so many games to try and play. We like to do alot of stuff and be out and about but when we have a chill day in the AC we can party up and have alot of fun together. The Series S is just awesome

  • @jessragan6714
    @jessragan6714 Před 6 měsíci +116

    As someone who doesn't particularly care about hardware specs, I quite like my Xbox Series S, and bristle when others deride it. It plays video games, and loads them faster than the Xbox One S did. That's really all I need. Video game graphics have been SPECTACULAR since the Xbox 360, and 1080p is more than good enough for me. Keep in mind that I grew up with the Atari 2600 and NES... in comparison to those, the budget priced Xbox Series S is a juggernaut.

    • @gamble777888
      @gamble777888 Před 5 měsíci +3

      There's really not a meaningful difference in 95% of games between the S and PS5/Series X. For starters you really need like a crazy setup with expensive big screen OLEDs with 2.1 HDMI to actually even see those differences in any meaningful way.

    • @mshmsh9313
      @mshmsh9313 Před 4 měsíci +3

      @@gamble777888 I do not agree with you. The differences are real, most games are across generations. The Series S may be better than the regular PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but it is weaker than the Xbox One x It does not support ray tracing at all, and in the end it will run heavy games on 900p or 720p with thirty frames. Competitive gaming is not a standard. It is a bad deal. Frankly, they not only took half of the storage, but they took most of the features of the new generation.

    • @mshmsh9313
      @mshmsh9313 Před 4 měsíci

      I was thinking like you when I owned the Xbox One S. I was coming from the PlayStation 2 and played a little on the Sony 3, but after I owned an average PC, I could not go back to 30 frames or to 900p

    • @gamble777888
      @gamble777888 Před 4 měsíci

      @@mshmsh9313 none of what you are saying is accurate at all but, OK.

    • @mshmsh9313
      @mshmsh9313 Před 4 měsíci

      @@gamble777888 There are quality performance tests on CZcams where you can see what real quality comes out of the consoles Assassin's Creed Valhalla, for example, did not support 60 frames on the Series S until after an update that clearly reduced the quality. This is a past generation game, and for many games, 30 frames have become the standard again Consoles are supposed to last for 7 to 9 years. Do you think the Series S will be acceptable? When more modern games are released, we will see pixels start to appear.

  • @gabrielfernandesabreu6952
    @gabrielfernandesabreu6952 Před 6 měsíci +31

    Amazing how Microsoft created a console specific for dads on a budget 😂😂 my story is the same as yours. Series s put me back on gaming. I dont need pathtracing at 120fps, i just need to have a good time after a long day of work and kids👌🏾

  • @KRiSTCG
    @KRiSTCG Před 7 měsíci +4

    Great video & value when it comes to GamingI agree with your take 100%

  • @Obikenobi93HD
    @Obikenobi93HD Před 5 měsíci +24

    One thing I can say after owning it for 3 years now: very great machine for being the smallest console ever, VERY portable, Great low budget price, and if you have pair this console with a nice looking 1440p gaming monitor in your setup, you pretty much have your own ultimate gaming setup which i have and I absolutely love it! I got the 2TB Seagate expansion SSD as well and it’s amazing!

  • @mickeygarcia2331_
    @mickeygarcia2331_ Před 7 měsíci +11

    Can’t believe the console is three years old. Time did go by really fast

  • @anthonyhampton2991
    @anthonyhampton2991 Před 7 měsíci +50

    Being someone who has yet to upgrade to 4k. This console is perfect for me! The games look much better than on my OG xb1, and run better. Perfect for if you want to play the newer games but don’t care as much about the 4k visuals! Extremely portable too, this thing is small as hell and makes barely any noise!

    • @Prince_Dracula
      @Prince_Dracula Před 6 měsíci +1

      4k isn’t even a selling point to me, raytracing is what I’m worried about.

    • @grgamer8470
      @grgamer8470 Před 6 měsíci +6

      ​@@Prince_Draculai have series s and ps5, i played the marvel s guardian of the galaxy in both systems for the first missions ( ps5 ray tracing on) : there was no difference in the same 4k 60 fps 50 inches smart tv. 🤔 i mean i didn't find something on the ray tracing on the specific game to say " oh the ps5 changes the experience because it provides ray tracing.

    • @majorasspain5341
      @majorasspain5341 Před 6 měsíci

      Series S isn't capable of 4k

    • @majorasspain5341
      @majorasspain5341 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@grgamer8470series S isn't 4k

    • @grgamer8470
      @grgamer8470 Před 6 měsíci

      @@majorasspain5341 when you choose " ray tracing" on a game you don't have 4k 60 fps on the ps5 you have 1080 pixels 60 fps with ray tracing or 4k 60 fps ( if it's optimised ) so i want to state if you play both consoles in a smart tv you won't see a difference. A smart tv can upscale a 1080 pixels to a 4k . A monitor might can not do it.

  • @DaBigCheeso
    @DaBigCheeso Před 5 měsíci +15

    I have a Series X in my game room upstairs and picked up a Series S for the downstairs TV so I could play closer to the family and pups when we all have down time. I probably spend more time on the S than X because of that, and while I can see the differences in power, for $299 it's such a good deal for casual gaming. I think the people that get overly dramatic about it being underpowered aren't quite in touch with what most casual gamers (or those with family lives) are looking for.

    • @Narkissos_1
      @Narkissos_1 Před 5 měsíci

      Since u have both series s and x , do u really see any difference? I recently upgraded m bedroom tv in to 50 inch 4k qled, and now I am thinking about getting the x. I also game on m pc and steam deck that’s why I am not sure if I should pull the trigger and get an x as well or save this 400€ for something else.

    • @DaBigCheeso
      @DaBigCheeso Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@Narkissos_1 I can see a difference, but honestly if you'd rather save the money and graphics performance is all you're worried about, you'd be fine with the Series S. My only big complaint is the smaller storage space and every frickin game being at or over 100GB lately. That being said, if you've got a good Internet connection and Game Pass, just download whatever you're playing at the moment and stream any games you're just casually hopping in to. You can always buy storage later but you may be close to the current Series X sales price once you add in that expensive storage.

    • @Narkissos_1
      @Narkissos_1 Před 5 měsíci

      I have a series s on m bedroom already and it looks fine tbh , after all I pull the trigger and bought the x for the bigger storage since the forza 5 premium version is priced very well this Xmas for 449 with taxes. I will gift m series s to m cousins and I will try to to add them to m family sharing so they will have game pass ultimate for life. It will be their first console since they are 4 and 6. So from now on I will just gift em a digital code for a fifa or something xd. @@DaBigCheeso

    • @shadow6687
      @shadow6687 Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@DaBigCheesototally agree with this, main question is how much games you would play at the sane time. If you are the only one playing you probably can handle this, if you are not the only one playing go with the x, just for the space, also if you would use the console for bluray or if you use big 4k TVs. If you do not spend too much time playing and you have a good internet connection, go with the SS

    • @IamGenoBlack
      @IamGenoBlack Před 4 měsíci +1

      I have a mid tier gaming laptop downstairs in my bedroom and living. The XBSX is in my gaming space. I get to swap between them all. It is amazing.

  • @Jaydem_
    @Jaydem_ Před 5 měsíci +7

    Crazy. I’m 10 months sober laying next to my 1 week old daughter as I type this at 23 and was FEINING for a new hobby and looked up if this console was worth it for trying to get ‘next gen’ gameplay without spending a ton and you just randomly brought up your child and made me completely set on buying one!

    • @MinimalisTech
      @MinimalisTech  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Congrats on both man. HUGE. Absolutely be proud of yourself. One for going through the hardest, and two for being a dad. Hope you dig your Series S. It kept me sane on the bad days. They’ll happen, but so do the good days after.
      Cheers and congrats

  • @marconihimself
    @marconihimself Před 5 měsíci +4

    Cant agree more, though in my country there was a crazy price bump for the series S as of recently that almost makes thr XSX the more enticing proposition, since the prices are ever so close. Up until then I could reccomend the XSS with my eyes closed to anyone looking into building a digital library spanning over 20 years of games with good upscaling (if you use a 1080p display), framerates and wide compatibility with peripherals/IO. Plus, if you're the tinkerer type, you can extensively mod skyrim, fallout 4 and soon starfield, plus install homebrews. Its a very compelling device.

  • @scaredypicker
    @scaredypicker Před 5 měsíci +16

    Xbox Series S with Gamepass got me back into gaming after a long break too. I got it shortly after the latest console generation launched, and even though I have a PS5 now, I probably find myself playing my Series S the most still because the PS5 is huge and has to live in my office. I love the form factor, the fact I can play Xbox games from all generations, and the way it fits so nicely in my home entertainment system. My girlfriend and I have found so many couch co-op and multiplayer games to enjoy together too that’s honestly elevated it to another level for me! It Takes Two is a game we’ve played through twice beginning to end. And Diablo 3, Overcooked and Lego Star Wars have all been awesome as well. And when she’s in bed or out somewhere, I just fire up Halo at the drop of a hat with quick resume, and I feel like I did playing Halo 3 as a kid all over again! Honestly, can’t recommend this system enough

  • @chrisr6711
    @chrisr6711 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Nice vid brother

  • @marcuscallahan4645
    @marcuscallahan4645 Před 7 měsíci +31

    I don’t play it as much after getting my ps5. But it brought me back to gaming with huge value

    • @curtharakaly4620
      @curtharakaly4620 Před 6 měsíci

      a $200 dollar difference "brought you back" to gaming...jesus christ. You people are acting like the S is $20 and the X is $1000. Get a grip for real. You and everyone else has much more things to be worrying about if $200 is going to bankrupt you, and if so you shouldn't be playing video games at all.

    • @MariusMoonbeam
      @MariusMoonbeam Před 6 měsíci

      @@curtharakaly4620you sound so miserable

    • @chingsauce858
      @chingsauce858 Před 5 měsíci

      @@curtharakaly4620People can have more than one hobby, 200$ may not bankrupt some people but it could definitely be spent elsewhere. Plus it’s affordable and good entry level for those getting into gaming and or coming back. Besides even with a PC, Xbox X or a PS5 you still would have to invest in a monitor/TV that supports 4k/120hz and so on.

    • @KenzyK27
      @KenzyK27 Před měsícem

      Chill out mate😂​@@curtharakaly4620

  • @TheDumontShow
    @TheDumontShow Před 6 měsíci +11

    This is super inspiring because it feels like when you become a parent, you stop doing what you love. Like you lose a part of you. I commend dads like you. You made it work for you and didn't accept that fun wasn't over for you. I might get one of these down the line or an X because of the physical games i still have

  • @yourbeloved2ndchannel
    @yourbeloved2ndchannel Před 7 měsíci +13

    Absolutely agree with you man, series s is a great console to kick back and game. Love your home setup btw, goes crazy 🔥

  • @NOSE-em2xb
    @NOSE-em2xb Před 7 měsíci +4

    I have both series x and s a love both.

  • @jettisongamer7990
    @jettisongamer7990 Před 3 měsíci

    Well done video. Thank you for your hard work and openess about life changing things that do take center stage sometimes in a gamer's life. I am currently heavily considering getting one, and would have loved some downsides with just as much coverage; but the short comings you presented are the most apparent. Thank you for your video, and I enjoyed the editing too. Very solid cuts and great control of sound. Kudos. I'm subscribed.

  • @FiliSuperDuty
    @FiliSuperDuty Před 5 měsíci +4

    Quick Resume is a game changer for me - I can instantly jump from my kids’ Paw Patrol game back into what I’m doing in an instant. I sort of miss gaming on my PC, but the simplicity is huge with the current gen stuff from both Microsoft and Sony.

  • @NSGLV4
    @NSGLV4 Před 7 měsíci +3

    You're not joking. I have both white and black models!

  • @zhen1asemen1uk
    @zhen1asemen1uk Před 7 měsíci +1

    Wow, cool cup. Could you please share the link on the cup?
    and a stand for the gamepad😅

    • @MinimalisTech
      @MinimalisTech  Před 7 měsíci +1

      haha for sure, it's a rechargeable mug that keeps whatever liquid the same temp
      Mug - amzn.to/3Q6iwa5
      Gamepad holder - amzn.to/3Q6iwa5

  • @ProphetRay
    @ProphetRay Před 7 měsíci +9

    Yeah I picked up a Xbox S white for $217 with free shipping Taxes included back in Nov 2022 I tried lowballing the eBay seller and it worked😂! Yeah Its my main console now over my Nintendo switch and PS4 pro

  • @kevincampbell989
    @kevincampbell989 Před 7 měsíci +17

    They really need to discontinue the white series S or at least heavily discount it. The 512gb storage is just too little. The carbon black version is where its at with the 1TB storage.

    • @gamble777888
      @gamble777888 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Depends on your use case. For me, I end up playing more last gen and 360 gen games and with a fast uncapped internet connection it's really no hassle to uninstall/download games. I don't need more than 5-8 games installed at one time and the S is able to do that.

    • @wyo_garage20
      @wyo_garage20 Před 2 měsíci

      @@gamble777888Not really. It’s 50 bucks with double the storage. There is no argument for the standard S anymore, carbon black covers your usage and anyone else’s as well

  • @robertsimondj
    @robertsimondj Před 7 měsíci +8

    so,...I'm 45, the time has just come and I bought one, I'm very excited and I'm looking forward to the game, mostly Forza Motorsport and F1 are the Hunting 2, so I came across you last time because I kept the iPhone 13 mini instead of the 15, now I recommended you to youtube for my next problem :) I love you! and thank you, greetings from Hungary

  • @ramonwest3684
    @ramonwest3684 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have the same opinion for the steam deck, the portability and being able to put into standby mode really make gaming as a parent so much easier.

  • @riccardoriva486
    @riccardoriva486 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Nice video. I would like to add that consoles are back to doing what they used to do: offering great quality of play with a really low expense. The series S is now new for € 200 and it is unthinkable to set up a PC, at the same expense, that offers a similar experience. Series S is the people's console! hahah

    • @gamble777888
      @gamble777888 Před 5 měsíci +1

      The value proposition is unmatched.

  • @thetechievet
    @thetechievet Před 3 měsíci

    As a dad, my first Series S (sold to fly and make sure my son was okay) was so convenient and fit my needs since I have only one 4k tv and my other children would use it. I could be in the living room, then if In-laws come over, or wife wants to watch a K Drama, I could move to the office, bedroom, or snap on my Backbone One to my phone to remote play flawlessly because of the Xbox app setup and Series S' smooth networking. Traveling/Moving it was a breeze too.

  • @alifpr
    @alifpr Před měsícem +1

    This is the first time I’ve ever watched a video of yours and I enjoyed it so much, subbed! ❤

  • @MrRoundthetwist
    @MrRoundthetwist Před 4 měsíci

    Great vid! I’m still on the fence Series X vs S
    Leaning towards the X for backwards compatibility (disk drive, also more storage)
    I never had an Xbox One but have 360
    Having the ability to play my old 360 games on the Series X and the option to buy used/new X1 games for cheap I missed out on has me thinking Series X
    Have you found the 512G of storage to be an issue on the S? Also what kind of gaming monitor/tv do you play on?
    Price not too much of a concern the Series X is on for 499$ Canadian (for now at least but I expect it’s a permanent price drop) that’s approx 350$ US

  • @justojusto1910
    @justojusto1910 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I have a series X already but i just bought a series S to have another console in my living room and my Series X stays in my gameroom. I definitely notice the difference in graphics but it’s definitely nothing game breaking and it everything I played ran pretty good so far. Im looking forward seeing how other games do versus the series X

  • @patrickmurphy9470
    @patrickmurphy9470 Před 6 měsíci +10

    The Series S is an emulation monster! I have yet to do it but I plan on it soon.

    • @christiang1781
      @christiang1781 Před 4 měsíci +2

      It is. Relatively easy to set up, too. I am using it for emulating my old games and consoles mainly. Being able to play current gen games is really just an added bonus for me

  • @rafaalb07
    @rafaalb07 Před 5 měsíci

    Same situation right here. Thanks for you video 😁

  • @zoathuss
    @zoathuss Před 7 měsíci +1

    With my I got my series S in the computer room next to my PC where my monitor is 1440p
    And then my series x is in the living on my 4K tv.
    With Xbox cloud saves, I can pick up and play on either or which makes it so much more convenient

  • @user-db5yl8ic7i
    @user-db5yl8ic7i Před 6 měsíci

    Thats crazy man. We are the same. New dad. Have a daughter too. And was also thinking of giving up on gaming cuz i feel theres no time.

  • @someguy0089
    @someguy0089 Před 7 měsíci +16

    Review starts at around @2:12

  • @NintenDub
    @NintenDub Před 5 měsíci

    Tell me more about that coffe mug that.... heats? When you put it on the base? Thats pretty cool

  • @Cirkularr
    @Cirkularr Před 2 měsíci

    Bro, I love how real this review was man, God bless you and your fam (whether you believe in blessings or not) and I appreciate this.

  • @loitersquadX
    @loitersquadX Před 7 měsíci +5

    Series x is wild . Im shocked they arent popular

  • @jaeevans8367
    @jaeevans8367 Před 4 měsíci +1

    What is that cup your drinking from? I want it 😬

  • @GianniTamai
    @GianniTamai Před 3 měsíci +1

    just bought my second one used at 130€ to keep for parents or vacation house... amazing value

  • @gaga437
    @gaga437 Před 2 měsíci

    I got mine from co worker who had it in the closet used a few times for 150 and 2 controllers one was brand new I love it been using it for about 3 days, have a 24 inch 144hz monitor coming can’t wait.

  • @LoneAries77
    @LoneAries77 Před 6 měsíci +4

    It's nice but for the full backwards compatibility experience, stick with series x. Many bc games on series s are 900p and don't run to great like sekiro. It can't hit 60fps like it can on series x. The bc not being on par with series x was really the thing that hindered the console for me.

  • @bigmig5150
    @bigmig5150 Před 6 měsíci

    Scrolling thru social media before dropping your phone. I can relate would happen sometimes while cuddling with wifey.

  • @FireMrshlBill
    @FireMrshlBill Před 5 měsíci +4

    Series S is a great little console. Quiet, small footprint (get a little 3d printed stand to stabilize it) and does the job at 1080p and 1440p. Makes a nice little hand warmer too, ha. Have one on my 1440p monitor along with my gaming PC and Switch dock, with a PS5 and Series X on my main TV, and the Series S still gets a considerable amount of play time, more than my Series X (by me at least, my kids use the Series X and it is the blu ray player for the main tv). As a kid or college student, I would have loved to have a Series S and Gamepass. And yes, quick resume is nice for quick 10-20 min play sessions here and there, which is why I probably use the Series S on my monitor more since sitting down to play my PS5 or Series X on my main TV is something I usually reserve to do on nights when my kids are in bed and wife isn't using the main tv, and I tend to lean towards going through my PS5 backlog for those sessions.

  • @khalfaniwilliams9948
    @khalfaniwilliams9948 Před 4 měsíci

    Love the way you started your vid 💪🏾🫡🙏🏾

  • @Brand0n555
    @Brand0n555 Před 6 měsíci +20

    I have a Gaming PC with a Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 2060 super, not a high-end rig but certainly no slouch either. However, I recently got a series S and I play most of the time on it now. I work a full-time IT job and got married earlier this year and gaming was pretty much nonexistent. Not even so much for lack of time but with working at a desk all day and constantly troubleshooting tech it isn't something I enjoy doing in my free time anymore and gaming on PC requires more effort than I am willing to put in after all my responsibilities are taken care of. But I just hold the little button in the middle of my controller and click on the game I want and I'm playing. Games load fast and I can play a few matches while I am waiting for the laundry to need rotated or dinner to be done in the oven. It seriously is a quality, cheap, and simple gaming box. Not hoping to have kids any time soon but when I do, I can't imagine playing on anything else.

  • @leonardog.2491
    @leonardog.2491 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Can you put your settings to 1080p and increase the FPS to 60?

  • @techh9171
    @techh9171 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I got mine just couple of hours ago and im having a ton of fun. Played some dmc5 and witcher 3 both ran perfectly. Im keen on exploring emulation on it

    • @1GateWay2Heaven
      @1GateWay2Heaven Před 5 měsíci

      Is dmc5 available through the game pass ultimate or did u buy it separately? Asking as I’m waiting for my series s to be delivered on Saturday. Haven’t touched a console since ps3

    • @gamble777888
      @gamble777888 Před 5 měsíci

      @@1GateWay2Heaven DMC5 was on gamepass last year but not anymore. It's a game that goes on sale for around 10-15 USD regularly though.

  • @rogeliolazaro1498
    @rogeliolazaro1498 Před 7 měsíci

    wow, i can totally relate to the video since also my son has justed turned 3 and i have been wanting to play latley on my free time but only play on my cellphone so im planning on gettin an xbox series s, super excited to return to gaming when i have free time :D

    • @MinimalisTech
      @MinimalisTech  Před 7 měsíci

      Haha! Nice man. I’d give it a go.
      My daughter actually LOVES fall guys. It’s super entertaining for her to watch. She has her own controller too from fisher price. Loves joining in.
      Loads of free games like fall guys and fortnight. Gamepass is still amazing. She loves Peppa pig and paw patrol games lmao

  • @ImRickJamesB
    @ImRickJamesB Před 6 měsíci

    Great video I can relate so much as a father

  • @sunsetsurrenderofficial
    @sunsetsurrenderofficial Před 5 měsíci

    that Tom Delonge Signature ES-333 though

  • @illreytito
    @illreytito Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome video. And congrats on being a father/parent.

  • @karlfritz47
    @karlfritz47 Před 4 měsíci

    I've had mine for over 4 years and works good as day one ..my original controller dosent zero..but still usable

  • @littleefecik383
    @littleefecik383 Před 4 měsíci

    As a college student i found myself at the same position "I would either have all the gaming or nothing at all." I haven't played any video game for 3 months and I am considering buying an xbox series S. Due to Turkey's economic condition it's not so easy to buy a computer that will allow me to play AAA games on good graphics and I am staying at a dormitary which worries me about the space problem at my room. this gave me the idea of buying an xbox. What do you recommend?

  • @MrMartellSincere
    @MrMartellSincere Před 7 měsíci +34

    I have my Xbox Series S beginning of this year, overall, I'm impressed with this little console. Additionally with the Upspec Gaming monitor Xscreen for the Xbox Series S makes it worth playing my games portability and Gamepass Ultimate hits the sweet spot for me

    • @TheJustinboodram
      @TheJustinboodram Před 7 měsíci +1

      I’m actually thinking about getting one of those screens how much are they going for?

    • @MrMartellSincere
      @MrMartellSincere Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@TheJustinboodram on sale right now for under $210
      I have the Upspec Gaming monitor myself. 👍🏽😁👍🏽

    • @TheJustinboodram
      @TheJustinboodram Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@MrMartellSincere Probably gonna wait till Black Friday for it to drop a little more I saw some videos it looks cool

    • @beewalk34
      @beewalk34 Před 6 měsíci

      ​​@@TheJustinboodramI have a portable gaming monitor from Uperfect. It's 1440p 60hz with a 17.3 screen. I bought it refurbished for about 100 bucks. It's way better

    • @MrMartellSincere
      @MrMartellSincere Před 6 měsíci

      @@TheJustinboodram it's worth the investment. I got it on sale for $15 👍🏽😁👍🏽

  • @makoto5280
    @makoto5280 Před 4 měsíci

    your picture quality looks really off. O.o meybe HDTV Test Channel help you. It looks really blueish und washed out. Maybe try to copy Filmmaker values beside OLED Light for SDR

  • @frankalvarado6535
    @frankalvarado6535 Před 3 měsíci

    Finally video that I can relate too. I have a 1 year old and he is all over the place and me gaming on pc just had my hands all tied up. But now on the console I can pause and come back. Looking to upgrade to the series s 1tb.

    • @MinimalisTech
      @MinimalisTech  Před 3 měsíci

      I been playing my series S like crazy over the last week. Such an awesome console.

  • @Monkey-Man9
    @Monkey-Man9 Před 6 měsíci

    I noticed you were listening to the anthem by good Charlotte are you a fan of them?

  • @mrbrit6746
    @mrbrit6746 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Ive really been considering getting a Series S as a casual dad gamer. Just wondering if I'd be better off waiting for the mid gen refresh or not?
    Hearing that Baldurs Gate 3 had trouble running on the Series S makes me worry for future game releases. Still tempted though!

    • @gamble777888
      @gamble777888 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Baldurs Gate 3 runs great, they just removed the split screen co-op, which honestly, the game isn't really great as a co-op game anyway, so not a huge loss. Most games run great, I think maybe the upcoming Real Engine 5 games might struggle, but I'm willing to bet the big ones will be able to be optimized to run well. There's plenty of firepower in the S, it's basically a 1660 super tier PC, at 200-300 USD. Incredible value.

  • @reganmian
    @reganmian Před 4 měsíci

    I recently picked one up and am in my late 20s as a grad student. Budget friendly and a fun way to relax after a long day. Especially when you're rocking a free old 1080 TV without apps

  • @moodyman2627
    @moodyman2627 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I got series S for the price and the size.Battle royale or fps gamer wont disappointed with this one because of the price and the performance you get from the last gen console.Quick resume is a bonus and solid reason to buy games on digital.If you kind of gamer who caught up on the latest and greatest title,go for the X.Story driven and exclusives,go with ps5.

  • @Piolin768
    @Piolin768 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi, what was the racing game you were playing in this video? The car looked like an off road or rally racing. Thanks.

  • @dmitrystolyarov4428
    @dmitrystolyarov4428 Před 4 měsíci

    Question off topic: what’s the keyboard & mouse you have for your Series S? 🙂

  • @MH-pn9od
    @MH-pn9od Před 7 měsíci +9

    Totally a great great console specially for someone like me who has been with PlayStation forever. To me a PS5 DE and a Xbox SS is a great combo. Even better than a PC imo. Great vid Tech.

    • @Crashed131963
      @Crashed131963 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Yes have the PS5 for good games like BDG3 and FF16and the Xbox-S incase they ever get a good game .

    • @steven2809
      @steven2809 Před 6 měsíci

      @@Crashed131963👍😁

  • @ersa8072
    @ersa8072 Před 6 měsíci

    3:53 you're stuck here with me
    ~ Bogur

  • @038Dude
    @038Dude Před 3 měsíci

    I magaed to pick one up second hand with 2 controllers for 150 euros a few weeks after it came out. I really like the thing, especially since I've been playing the original Xbox One since it came out, quite an upgrade. I was shocked when I started up Ark, I remember being very impressed by the lighting fx when lighting a fire in the forrest at night. Only thing I don't like is that I can't play my 360 collection, maybe I'll pick up an X cheaply somewhere, we'll see.

  • @tlyoung247
    @tlyoung247 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video, I've been a gamer since I dropped my first quarter in a Pong machine in the Holiday Inn game room while on a family vacation back in the 70's. Now I'm really into the flight sims and looking for a cheaper way to play it other than a gaming PC. I think the Xbox S will check most of my boxes. Your video helped a lot !!

    • @MinimalisTech
      @MinimalisTech  Před 5 měsíci

      Nice! Gamepass has some good sims. Funny enough power washing sim is so satisfying lol

    • @louofm1
      @louofm1 Před 4 měsíci

      I'm probably close to the same age and also been gaming since coin op in the 70s, Atari 2600 in the 80s, PC 'unreal' in the 90s, and now Xbox. I still play with a group of guys in our 50s. We have a few younger buds (fellow clan members) in their 30s and 40s and even a new dad (like the host of this video), in his 20s. All great guys from all over the country, and even one from Australia . For the last several years, we mostly still play PubG but have dabbled in a few other games too. My kids are now older teens and we all enjoy gaming. My teens mostly stick to fortnite, and a few other games. I say, carry on the tradition! But yes, this series S is a very good console.

  • @norbertmihaji7080
    @norbertmihaji7080 Před 6 měsíci

    Same life I have been living.
    Every single word is approved!!!

  • @hedibouaziz6184
    @hedibouaziz6184 Před 3 měsíci +1

    My problem I found Nintendo OLED and Xbox series s with the same price and I'm not sure what I should buy😅I scare if I buy the wrong one I will regret later

  • @colinoconnor4628
    @colinoconnor4628 Před 5 měsíci

    whole heartily agree. Dad of 3 kids pretty much used my ps4 / xb1 as coasters as i didnt have much time to play and did not want to invest 500 in machine like ps5/xbx. the xbss is a gem - 60fps destiny 2 is my escapism in the evenings, jump into a few gambit matches and strikes for an hour but all in beautiful 1080p 60fps. I've added a 2tb external to keep all my non optimized standard xb1 games on and move xbox series s games off while not in use, 50euro. I am not 1 for pausing a screen to check if there 100 tress on screen of 75, or additional bushes in the corner. 1080p 60fps is a great sweet spot for and game pass give me enough to explore other titles and keeps kids busy going through back catalogue of xbox 1 and new games

  • @niladrighosh3269
    @niladrighosh3269 Před 5 měsíci

    Just saw gta 6 dbz tenkaichi trailers haven't been gaming for ages is xbox series s good to go?

  • @jorgeabaezp9365
    @jorgeabaezp9365 Před 5 měsíci

    Yo! Is that a tom delonge signature ES 333 on the back?!?!? Sick!

  • @matthewmontgomery7764
    @matthewmontgomery7764 Před 6 měsíci

    I got my series s specifically to sit along side my series x and ps5 as an emulation machine and not having to hook the laptop everytime I wanna play retro games are awesome and no worry about bans also if I’m gonna be in a hotel or something for a few nights bring series s the flash drive with Roms and boom endless fun and it can fit in a bag pretty well and I definitely don’t have the same concerns moving this thing as I do the ps5 like if the 5 been on for a bit and is up to operation temp I’m not going anywhere near that thing get a drop of Liquid Metal on me I turn into the silver surfer ha nah I’m good lol

  • @AJBadwan
    @AJBadwan Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome video! Thanks! Does buying an Xbox Series S help to reduce electricity bills? Is it energy efficient?

    • @Andy-ux3hg
      @Andy-ux3hg Před 14 dny +1

      Yes it uses less than 100W compared to Series X at 220W full draw and PS5 at 230W full draw. Series S runs mostly between 65-80W power draw so it will save you half the money to run it 👍

  • @hellblazer2444
    @hellblazer2444 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video, subbed

  • @Nava4Gamingz
    @Nava4Gamingz Před 3 měsíci +1

    Dude xbox should hire you for promoting Their next console!! I really enjoyed this for sure!

  • @DoshindeReus
    @DoshindeReus Před 5 měsíci

    What is the music called that is played at the ending of the video?

  • @ur-local-frog
    @ur-local-frog Před 5 měsíci

    i dont need 4k so having this at 1080p 120 is amazing bro

  • @natew5593
    @natew5593 Před 5 měsíci +3

    The series S is a great system, it may not have the best performance but it’s definitely a nice budget option, and you don’t always have to have to most expensive thing, it’s a great value

  • @extremedee7320
    @extremedee7320 Před 4 měsíci

    Good video. Whats that cap you was drinking from called at 1:24 ?

  • @TheParadox116
    @TheParadox116 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video and very realsitic.

  • @Hynotama
    @Hynotama Před 3 měsíci

    I got mine in order to play Xbox 360 era games that were never ported from ps3 to ps4 and I can’t play them through backwards compatibility on Sony’s console. Castlevania Lords of Shadow, Sonic Unleashed, Sonic 06 and the Sonic Adventure ports, Alice Madness Returns, Dante’s Inferno, etc.

  • @z3romaster
    @z3romaster Před 7 měsíci +2

    I stopped gaming after my first daughter too.. now she's 3 y.o, been thinking to either get a Steam Deck or Xbox Series S 😅

  • @johnnyflannigan136
    @johnnyflannigan136 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Im gonna get a series S for all my 360 games but all the good games are on playstation.. If you had to choose between the 2 choosing xbox is insane

  • @SpareFork
    @SpareFork Před 5 měsíci

    4:02 I'm just trying to game at anything that isnt the switch for the first time in 6 years 😭

  • @iprodigy6723
    @iprodigy6723 Před 5 měsíci

    Steam big picture mode could do the same thing. Sure you have to manually turn on the pc but can boot right into big picture mode.
    But how about recent news that new games may just not be playable on the series s due to limitations. Would like your take on that one.

    • @gamble777888
      @gamble777888 Před 5 měsíci

      70% of the Xbox user base that has purchased a new gen console has an S. I think 90% of games will be easily optimizable for the S. Essentially they are both PCs, one is essentially a 3060TI and the other a 1660 Super machine. If you can get a game running on one you should be able to do so on the other without making massive compromises.

  • @wowomg1980
    @wowomg1980 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I’ve had the Series S for two years now and finally got an X at Christmas. I can say first hand the S boots up faster than the X but it makes sense the more powerful machine will take a second. I never considered how portable it is now that’s it not my primary console. With the internal power source it’s just a small box and a controller you have to carry

  • @becknorland587
    @becknorland587 Před 5 měsíci

    You have fantastic music taste my friend

  • @eduardo261881
    @eduardo261881 Před 5 měsíci

    got a series s preown had it for 12 months fan still super silent love it

  • @CrypticalCypher
    @CrypticalCypher Před 4 měsíci

    this machine is really gd but new games(many)arnt getting Performance Mode and this New Gen Machines are meant for this at least! so it is worrying if this 30fps will be the standard on XSS

  • @ThunderTheYellowJolteon
    @ThunderTheYellowJolteon Před 5 měsíci

    I'm gonna get the Xbox Series S soon for my birthday. I might get the Carbon Black edition.

  • @therealpalo001
    @therealpalo001 Před 5 měsíci

    Should be playing those wall guitars.😊

  • @GameOver-nm2us
    @GameOver-nm2us Před 6 měsíci

    I've only ever had consoles, then I switched to pc a few weeks ago, but man this just make me wanna buy a new xbox

    • @gamble777888
      @gamble777888 Před 5 měsíci

      You can get one for so cheap, wait for a sale and pick it up if you've got the itch. Don't even need to pay full price for most games with how often they go on sale and the option to play them on gamepass if they are available on there.

  • @pandunatha4870
    @pandunatha4870 Před měsícem

    can we play with mouse?

  • @Kameleonic
    @Kameleonic Před 3 měsíci +1

    Being on a low budget two years back I got a Series S, was highly impressed for the most part, though certain games like XCom would frequently crash, also Midnight Suns crash at times: lack of memory? I sold it when I could afford a PS5, PS being my main love since PS1, now less than a year later, I want to trade it in for a Series S or X. Sony have really dropped the ball this time with a lack of the normal exclusives and now announcing no more for a year, also PS+ being expensive compared to Game Pass, and GP having more exclusives now… Sony done mighty f’d up this time round. So I am heading back to a Series, S probably, 1TB☝🏻

  • @drawfuel
    @drawfuel Před 6 měsíci +2

    I got a series s 1tb, for forza horizon since I play mostly on my ps5 and its my main console, the series s its a nice entry level console for people who want to play xbox exclusive games, in my case forza horizon 5, another reason why i took the series s is because i wanted a console that i could bring while traveling elsewhere, i just apreciate the series s ngl even tho im a playstation main, the series s is such anice and affordable console

    • @_NT91
      @_NT91 Před 5 měsíci

      I've got a ps5 and never owned a Xbox but one of my favourite games is on Xbox ss which is fight night champion and I really wanna play it again online and Mabey play nba2k24 is the series s good for that?