Almost nobody has the real console hit on their screens
Although Xbox Series X and PS5 have been officially on the market for over a year, they have been sold out almost continuously. Many gamers are still waiting for the chance to get their hands on one of the coveted next-gen consoles. The alternative is almost within reach – but the real console hit of this generation is simply ignored by most players.
A commentary by Robert Kohlick.
Xbox Series S: The cheap next-gen alternative
Both the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 have been almost there since release late last year consistently sold out. But you can still buy one of the next-gen consoles without any problems, because apparently hardly anyone is interested in them: the Xbox Series S And this despite the fact that, in my opinion, the console is the most interesting and promising device of the new generation. But what fascinates me so much about Microsoft’s “light version” of the Xbox Series X?
The biggest strength of the Xbox Series S is her fabulous value for money. While I have to shell out a whopping 500 euros for the Xbox Series X and the disc version of the PlayStation 5, with the Xbox Series S I get a next-gen console at a bargain price. You can currently get it for 290 euros, which is almost half the price of the “big brother” and the competition from Sony.
Sure, the Xbox Series S can’t keep up with the Series X in terms of performance – especially when it comes to graphics power. Nevertheless, Microsoft also relies on an lightning-fast SSD, ray tracing and 120 Hz support for the “Good and Cheap” model. All other important functions of the Xbox Series X can also be found in the Series S. So if you can do without your games flickering in native 4K on the TV, he can save a lot of money with the Xbox Series S.
For occasional gamers who don’t have to play everything right after the release, the console is doubly interesting. Because thanks to that Xbox Game Pass for 9.99 euros per month you get access to over 100 different games in one fell swoop. That will probably give you enough to play with for a while. And since what’s on offer in Game Pass is updated at regular intervals, you don’t run the risk of having played through everything at some point.
A real eye-catcher!
But in my opinion, the Xbox Series S is not completely convincing on the data sheet. The body of the next-gen console, which is spurned by many, is also really impressive. While the Xbox Series X seems quite practical due to its angular design and fits in almost every living room cupboard in the world, the design of the PlayStation 5 is completely different in my opinion.
The Xbox Series S is not only significantly smaller than the other two models, but thanks to the large “radiator grille” on the side of the console, it almost looks like a stylized loudspeaker – simple, timeless, chic!
But I admit: That is purely a matter of taste. There are probably a lot of people who loathe the design of the Xbox Series S. I, on the other hand, think it’s absolutely brilliant!
Also available for the Xbox Series S – you can look forward to these games right from the start:
With the Xbox Series S, Microsoft not only offers the cheapest entry into the new console generation, but also has the most beautiful console up its sleeve in my opinion. But while even I see the Xbox Series S as the most promising console of the new generation, the PlayStation 5 will end up in my living room again. But maybe the trend will go towards a second console at some point – and if that’s the case, then it will definitely be the Xbox Series S.
