Xbox 360 s review
Regardless of whether you choose the Series X or Series S, the new consoles shine when it comes to performance. For those who like physical media, that component of the Series S could be a deal-breaker. Whether or not this is a big deal is strictly based on your individual gaming tendencies, but not having a disc drive obviously means you cannot play disc-based games or disc-based movies. Perhaps the biggest differentiator of the two consoles from a hardware perspective is in how the Xbox Series X has a physical disc drive, while the Series S does not. Not only that, but even after extended playtimes of new-gen software, both systems do a good job of regulating heat thanks to ample ventilation. Despite the power both consoles deliver, the Series X/S is whisper quiet, even when the Series X is playing discs. However, you do need a monitor or television with a matching 2.1 port to take advantage of what it offers. Each version also includes an HDMI 2.1 cable, which allows for high-speed transmission of data between the console and screen, capable of hitting up to 120 frames-per-second performance. However, to the delight of Xbox One owners who are sick of the massive power brick, both the Xbox Series X and Series S eliminate the giant block in favor of a standard power cord. Sadly, Xbox Series X/S removes the optical audio port of previous generations.
The console weighs just 4.3 pounds versus the 9.8 pounds of the Series X, and it can easily fit anywhere your Xbox One already fits.īoth consoles feature an ethernet port, three USB ports (two in the back, one in the front), an HDMI port, the power connection, and a storage expansion slot designed for proprietary external SSD expansions (more on that later). The less expensive, disc-less Series S, on the other hand, is the smallest Xbox ever produced. With those dimensions, players with horizontal-oriented slots in their entertainment systems for hardware like Blu-ray players, cable boxes, and previous video game consoles will likely have issues fitting it within their existing configuration the only place I could fit it into my entertainment setup was on the stand behind the TV.
XBOX 360 S REVIEW PC
Resembling more of a PC tower than a traditional video game console, its nearly-12-inch height wouldn’t be such a barrier for entertainment configurations if it weren’t for its approximately 6-inch depth and width as well. Upon unboxing the Xbox Series X, one thing is immediately apparent: Xbox’s new flagship console is massive.