XBOX SERIES X AND S REVIEW
THERE’S a lot to love about the new Xbox Series X and S consoles: the new controller is the most comfortable yet, and the top mode lisa familiar joy.
Although these games machines don’t reinvent the console experience, they are aan extremely welcome evolution. Vastly improved graphics impress but the biggest change comes from the lighting-fast solid-state drive that helps the console load games faster than before.
That speed boost, paired with Quick Resume that lets players pickup where they left off almost instantly from the last four games they played, is what makes these consoles worth owning even before there’s a must-have, exclusive game.
These consoles also have the power to change the way you play. Although there are obvious differences between
graphics on the last X box One and Xbox Series, I feel freer to play more games and in different ways.
Before, playing a game was something for which I needed to carve out time. Although I still have those dedicated gaming sessions, Quick Resume and the reduced loading times have meant I can just jump into a car race while making tea or get a bit further in a mission while dinner’s in the oven. These little improvements make a huge difference to how people can play. And that’ s before you get to the technical stuff like 4K, 120 frames-per-second graphics on the Series X and Ray Tracing, which means games look and play better.
The smaller and cheaper Series S has no disc drive, and only does 120fps at 1440p or 4K at 60fps, which makes it ideal for people who don’t plan to buy a new TV.
It also works for folks who bought a 4K TV last year or earlier, which wouldn’t be compatible with the HD MI 2.1 technology that supports the fancy Series X capabilities.