Iām not a console gamer and use consoles only for co-op experiences. Things like Jackbox the Party pack, Overcooked, FIFA, etc. are what I play on the couch.
A Series S would be perfect for that. For more story focused and singleplayer focused games I tend to use my PC.
Iām confident in what the Seriex X provides. Iām ok with $599 but do hope for $499. There has been no official info on Series S, so I hesitate to put a limit or dollar amount on it.
However, I game in short spurts when family time and responsibilities allow so I appreciate the fast jump in/jump out of a console over my PC; especially the possibilities of quick resume! So the Series X is my only interest (4k OLED set with 7.2.1 Atmos/THX surround). However, Iām on the fence if Iāll get my kid the S or X.
Youāre absolutely right. The Series S must be getting pretty cheap. If the rumors are true and the price of the PS5 without drive will be around $399, it will be difficult to sell the Series S at $299. The additional performance of the PS5 in relation to the additional price of $100 is then the much better overall package.
FTR my vote has to do with Canadian prices being higher due to currency conversion and my financial status. I think higher prices are absolutely fair for these new machines (PS5 included).
Didnāt vote for Xbox Series S as thatās not the console for me and I wonāt be buying it whatsoever.
I voted āmoreā for Xbox Series X as I honestly donāt have a limit on what im willing to spend. Iām buying both Xbox Series X (primary) and PlayStation 5 (secondary) at launch, several games digitally day one, a few games on disc day one, a 4K LG OLED, a new TV stand, a computer desk, two Gaming Chairs, a new modem and ethernet cables while also increasing my internet speed so yeah, im spending a small fortune just for next gen and launch so an extra $100-$200 isnāt going to make any difference for me so im simply all in no matter what. Less than 11 weeks to go!!!
Series S: I donāt know. We donāt know anything about the console yet. That said Iām expecting it to be closer in spec to the PS5 and not what the current rumors are. Iāll probably opt for the X anyway.
Series X: Iām probably looking to pay around $499 so if it is $599 I might just have to wait a little longer for my little Xbox fund to catch up or a price drop.
I need an X to write articles about games for too, so Iāll get it pretty much regardless, but I would ideally not spend more than 500-600 Euros on a single console. Series S is something Iāll only really consider as a secondary device for local co-op and the likes, so I hope I can snag it for less than 300 (if at launch). I donāt think Iāll buy one until it hits like 100-150 though, like I snagged an extra S for 99 two years ago.
I would not assume that. A Series S that is close to the PS5 does not make much sense to me personally. I rather think that they will try to serve every customer group. On the one hand, the demanding customers who want high-end hardware without having to make any compromises and on the other hand, those who simply want to enter the new generation at the lowest possible price. But I could be wrong and maybe you are right with your estimation.