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Do Xbox One games run better on Series S?

Playing Xbox One games on Xbox Series X|S
Most Xbox One games are playable on Xbox Series X|S. Additionally, games can look and perform better, and select titles offer faster frame rates, auto HDR, and improved screen resolution.
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Do old games run better on Series S?

It makes older titles automatically run smoother on the new systems, delivering a massive upgrade over standard backward compatibility. It's even expanding the list of Xbox Series X|S games with 120 FPS support. Higher frames means better performance, smoother gameplay and less input lag.
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Do Xbox One games load faster on Series S?

There's currently no data available comparing the load times of Xbox 360 games on the Xbox Series X. However, it's safe to say that games will load much, much faster on the Series X or S when compared to the X360.
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Do all games load faster on the Series S?

There's also a notable difference in file size between the two new systems—77.2GB on the Series X, 55.1GB on the Series S—indicating that it might take less time to load the smaller file. Well, here's how long it took to get the main menu, where you're able to select which mode you want to play.
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How much faster is Series S than Xbox One?

CPU and memory

The Xbox Series S has the same CPU as the Series X, an eight-core chip that runs at 3.6GHz, or 3.4GHz with multithreading. That's a big bump over the One S, which has a custom eight-core processor running at 1.75GHz.
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The Xbox Series S is a PROBLEM? Games are STRUGGLING to Run on it?

Is Xbox Series S drawbacks?

Xbox Series S Cons:

Weaker GPU and less RAM than the Xbox One X. No disc drive. Limited to 1080p/1440p.
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Is it worth switching to Xbox Series S?

Despite coming in at a super low price point in comparison, the Series S can play all the same games as the more expensive Xbox Series X. As well as saving money, you'll also save on shelf space - the Xbox Series S is completely disc-less so you need to buy all your games digitally.
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What are the disadvantages of the Xbox Series S?

Reviewers Didn't Like
  • 364GB of usable storage / expensive expandable storage.
  • Over-complicated AV set-up.
  • Doesn't support native 4K gaming.
  • Game resolution tops out at 1440p.
  • Lacks a disk drive.
  • No support for Wi-Fi 6.
  • Not as powerful as the Xbox Series X.
  • Not very future-proof.
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Is Xbox losing money on Series S?

Not long after Microsoft confirmed Xbox console sales for the first time in ages, the company now admitted they're losing money on every console sold. The news comes via a new interview with CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer (via CNBC), who confirmed Microsoft loses around $100 on every Xbox Series X sold.
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What are the benefits of getting an Xbox Series S?

Get ready for faster load times, higher resolution, more stable frame rates, and better input latency on thousands of Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Original Xbox games.
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Do I need a 4K TV for Xbox Series S?

You must have an Xbox Series X, an Xbox Series S, an Xbox One X, or an Xbox One S and a 4K TV to use the 4K UHD resolution. Xbox Series X|S also supports 4K 120Hz refresh rate.
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Why are Xbox Series S games $70?

"This price reflects the content, scale, and technical complexity of these titles," a Microsoft spokesperson told IGN, which first reported the news. "As with all games developed by our teams at Xbox, they will also be available with Game Pass the same day they launch.”
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Why is Xbox series so cheap?

The global chip shortage, which was caused by the 2020 pandemic and compounded by supply chain issues in 2021, is the reason why gamers struggled to find Xbox Series X and PS5 stock last year.
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Is Xbox Series S selling well?

XSX|S Vs.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox Series X|S has grown by 0.78 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently ahead by 1.13 million units. The Xbox Series X|S has sold 20.36 million units in 26 months, while the Xbox One sold 19.23 million units.
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Why is the Xbox Series S not popular?

The Xbox Series S Is Underpowered

It has less RAM and storage than the Series X, can only achieve 1440p as opposed to 4K, runs the processor slower, and only plays digital games. In short, it's a nerfed console and not the true next-generation experience you crave.
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Is Xbox Series S or PS5 better?

Out of the two consoles, the PS5 is the one to go for if performance is a priority for you. It features more storage space and a more powerful GPU, making it the better option in terms of graphics. However, the Xbox Series S should not be passed over just because it's not as powerful.
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Why is Xbox One not selling?

“To focus on production of Xbox Series X/S, we stopped production for all Xbox One consoles by the end of 2020,” Xbox's senior director of console product marketing Cindy Walker told The Verge. It seems the strategy has paid off.
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Is PS5 more powerful than Xbox?

In the battle of the spec sheets, the PS5 appears to lose out against the Xbox Series X. Both have 8-core CPUs from AMD, but the Xbox's are clocked at 3.8GHz while the PS5's are 3.5GHz. Both consoles also use AMD graphics processors, with the Xbox's providing 12 teraflops of power to the PS5's 10.28 teraflops.
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Why are Xbox One S so expensive now?

Phil Spencer, Microsoft's head of gaming and Xbox, said the increased sticker prices across the video game industry over the past couple years have reflected the increased costs of making games, as well as manufacturing costs for video game consoles themselves.
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How many games will my Xbox Series S hold?

Yes, solid-state drive technology is still relatively expensive, especially in larger sizes, but, to give you an example, we managed to fit nine games on the Xbox Series S' internal drive. Just nine. One of them isn't even optimised for the console, it's a standard Xbox One title.
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How much did Xbox Series S cost when it came out?

The Xbox Series S, the entry-level version of Microsoft's next-gen video game console, launched on November 10 for $300.
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What resolution is best for Xbox Series S?

The Series X is designed for games with resolutions of up to 4K (and it theoretically supports 8K resolutions for video content), while the Xbox Series S has less-powerful graphics hardware that game developers appear to be targeting for 1080p and sometimes 1440p visuals.
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Why does my Xbox Series S say my TV isn't 4K?

Check your TV's settings menu.

Your TV might have a special mode that turns on 4K or HDR. Refer to your TV manual to find out if you must change your TV's settings. Again, your TV manufacturer may use different names for HDR—review the list above.
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How do I upscale my Xbox Series S to 4K?

Games on Xbox One S also get upscaled to 4K.
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To set your resolution and upscale everything to 4K:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > TV & display options.
  3. Under Display, select a resolution of 4K UHD.
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