The Xbox Series S, despite still being a next-gen console by all intents and purposes, remains largely ignored in lieu of its big brother: the mighty Xbox Series X. But there's a lot that this tiny console can still do, so you better believe it's worth buying right now.
Living room with a Microsoft Xbox Series S home video game console alongside a television and soundbar, taken on October 27, 2020.
In this article, you're going to read about 5 greatreasons why the Xbox Series S is a worthy console to buy this year, even if you think you can get a PS5 or Series X.
Its Very Low Price
Let's start with the most obvious: the Series S' price. Microsoft originally launched it at an MSRP of $299, which makes it the cheapest next-gen console out there-even cheaper than the PS5's all-digital edition, writes GameRant. This basically makes the Series S already a bargain, but that's not even the end of it.
Extremely high demand for the Series X has made it super-expensive. But this has also led to a low demand for its little brother, which drove the Series S' price down even more. If you look quickly at eBay right now, you'll find that you can get a Series S console for as cheap as under $200 bucks if you're patient enough to look for it.
Considering what Microsoft designed the Series S for: 1080p-1440p gaming with HDR, Dolby Surround, and an endless supply of games via Xbox Game Pass (more on this later), this is a bargain like any other. You get a reliable console to set you up for the rest of the generation all without breaking the bank. If that's not enticing to you, then nothing is.
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It Is Almost Always In Stock
Another knack on the Series X, despite its amazing capabilities, is that it is barely in stock anywhere. Seriously, it's like trying to find a unicorn. But the Xbox Series S? Look at any local and online retailers that come to mind, and nine times out of ten they're going to have the Series S in stock.
A Microsoft Xbox Series S home video game console, taken on October 27, 2020.
What's even better is that some retailers, like Best Buy, will sell it for MSRP bundled with a subscription like 3 free months of Apple TV+. Or maybe it will come bundled with a game like "Fortnite" for free. Once again, an absolute bargain.
Excellent Price-To-Performance Balance
The Xbox Series S does have a few hardware compromises, sure. But for its MSRP of $299 (or even lower if you via Craigslist or eBay), the performance you get is absolutely bonkers.
Sure, it can't run a lot of games in native 4K like its bigger brother, but the Series S' 4-teraflop GPU is more than capable of giving you a smooth 1440p experience. 1440p gaming for under $300 is no slouch, considering equivalent gaming PCs will cost you upwards of over $1500 or more. Not to mention, it also has a lot of the same features like Smart Delivery, a super-fast SSD (albeit a smaller capacity one) and ray tracing, according to TechRadar.
Xbox Game Pass
Three words: Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft's gaming subscription service is the preeminent king right now, with no other close competitors in sight. For as little as $9.99 a month, you'll get access to almost every single latest game coming out for Microsoft's console. Plus, you'll also get Day One access to exclusives--all WITHOUT having to pay full price.
Sorry PlayStation fans, but PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now just couldn't compete with that. With Game Pass, you'll never run out of games-literally.
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Written by RJ Pierce
