Xbox Series S review: Affordable and capable gaming console for beginners
Microsoft this year launched not one but two gaming consoles – the
top-end Xbox Series X and a cheaper digital-only model Xbox Series S. The Xbox
Series X is a premium gaming console that boasts the best of the company’s
technological prowess, being the most advanced gaming console available in
India at present. It is no surprise that the Xbox Series S pales in comparison
to this high-tech model, but by no means is the affordable model incompetent.
Instead, it seems just about perfect if you drop the comparison and just it as
a standalone product.
The Xbox Series S is the smallest Xbox ever made – merely 27.5cm
tall, 15.1cm deep, and 6.5cm broad in the vertical position. Its petite form
factor makes it stand comfortably next to a TV or a gaming monitor, even if
there is not much space to accommodate anything else. Moreover, it can be
placed in both vertical and horizontal positions. Therefore, you have the
choice to stand it next to the screen or slide it under just like a soundbar
audio system. The Xbox Series S looks good and complements the TV or gaming
monitor space, irrespective of its placement orientation.
As for ports, the Xbox Series S features three – USB 3.1 Gen 1, an
HDMI 2.1 out, an Ethernet port – and a storage expansion slot. Except for one
USB port on the front, all others, as well as the storage card slot are on the
back side. The ports on the rear side are easy to access, thanks to the dotted
textured pattern next to the ports. While everything seems in place, the
absence of USB-C port/s might make the Xbox series S less appealing to those
who have supporting display and accessories. Disc drive is another piece of
hardware missing here. Therefore, you will not be able to use any of your
previously purchased Xbox game discs. It is a digital only model with built-in
Xbox Store to purchase and download digital versions of a game.
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