Xbox Series S for $20 - no brainer?

Submitted by greenchair11 t3_10trg7o in consoles

I’m someone who suffers from EXTREME buyers regret/remorse lol so just wanted to talk on my situation to either make me feel better, or only feel a little bit bad since i didn’t spend that much of my own money

Recently I started to toy with the idea of getting a Series S lately since I already have a decent gaming laptop (3070, r7 5800, etc) and a Switch. Didn’t think it would be worth it for me to get a Series X since I don’t play Xbox that often. I currently have an Xbox One S and it’s starting to show its age (Diablo 2 Resurrected takes like 2 minutes to get into a game, for example), and more and more games are starting to not come out for it.

I had gift cards/christmas money burning a whole in my wallet and realized if I used those to buy a Series S Holiday box ($250) I could get one for about $20. I decided to go for it. With rumors that devs want Series S launch requirements to be dropped and this system already being out for two years, naturally i’m worried about this console phasing out really before i’ve had time with it. Admittedly, I’ve been out of the console loop for awhile (aside from the Switch), so I don’t really know public opinion/what the outlook of the S looks like.

Obviously getting it for $20 of my own money is a good deal, but was it the right choice? Would you have done the same? If you have a Series S how are you liking it? what are your thoughts on the longevity of it?

I know this is kind of a dumb post lol but I don’t usually do things impulsively so wanted to talk it out publicly.

Edit: i should add all my games are digital and i only play 1-2 games at a time on my xbox due to having other platforms

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[deleted] t1_j78ea46 wrote

I have a series s and do love it. I am also going back to retro gaming. The reason is a lot of games on Xbox and ps are remakes. That does sound like a great deal though. Also, Two years is a long time. Most people will say the series s console will be outdated. To be honest what ever consoles people get they have a very long life span. I started to use my super nes again after not using it since 98. It is still going strong. Plus you can emulate games on the series consoles. Depends on what kind of gamer you are. I am no gaming expert so just talking from my own experience. And the number of mistakes I have made money-wise.

Good luck and have fun.

I like all consoles.

Ps if your one s plays DVDs, apps and music. It is alot more than my ps4pro could do.

I do get the buyer's regret it is part of learning but an expensive lesson.

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greenchair11 OP t1_j78manb wrote

good points! yeah $20 of my own money isn’t bad at all for a mistake, just hope i don’t regret not using my gift cards on something else hahah

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Sea-Anywhere-799 t1_j78eawt wrote

The Series S is amazing for the price point, especially for people who don't play often. The rumors of dropping the series s as a requirement for a game are stupid rumors floating around. there hasn't been any credible or trust worthy source from where this rumor has come. Unless a publisher or Xbox themselves state this then it isn't happening. If you really want the series s and have done your research on it then go for it

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greenchair11 OP t1_j78lwq6 wrote

yeah i’ve researched for a few days, also i seem to be the audience this console was targeted for lol (all digital games, only play 1-2 at a time), this will just be a nice addition to my setup i think. i have a switch and a decent gaming laptop that can handle all current and foreseeable future games if i need to play something really beefy

really all i want is to be able to load my current games faster, and play the current next gen games that are coming out like the re4 remake and hogwarts legacy (even though i know the latter is coming out like two months later for previous gens)

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ArugulaZ t1_j78jkal wrote

Bought mine for $240 after Christmas, and did not regret the decision. There aren't many next generation exclusives at the moment, but the way I see it, it's a better Xbox One than the Xbox One. Games load faster, a big deal for Soul Calibur 6 in particular. They'd probably also look better on close inspection, but Xbox One games already look pretty spiffy and my TV only goes up to 1080p, so visual enhancements are not hugely important to me.

Also! In developer mode (and retail mode if you know the trick!), the Series can run GameCube games, AND Dreamcast, AND PS2, which is invaluable to someone like myself who can't let go of the past. And they all look terrific upscaled to 1080p! I've got Bombastic, Capcom vs. SNK 2, and Bloody Roar all at my fingertips, without having to dig out the old dust-covered hardware. Awesome. I'd buy that for 240 dollars!

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greenchair11 OP t1_j78l5xm wrote

yes i definitely have some gamecube, ps2 and dreamcast games i would love to run again! that’s good to know, thanks!

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LittleGoblin_ t1_j78srub wrote

You messed up big time. I'll buy it for $10 so you at least get some of your money back.

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creepyviolation80 t1_j794o4p wrote

As for the longevity of the Series S, it is difficult to predict. However, considering that the Xbox platform has a large user base and the Series S has received positive reviews, it is likely to be supported for several years to come. If you are concerned about the console phasing out, you could always consider purchasing a longer warranty or insurance for the device.

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