{"id":16401,"date":"2023-11-06T10:11:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T10:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/?p=16401"},"modified":"2025-02-12T17:21:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T17:21:53","slug":"xbox-one-s-vs-xbox-one-x-which-console-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/11\/06\/xbox-one-s-vs-xbox-one-x-which-console-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Xbox One S vs Xbox One X: Which console is right for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may not be the most recent Xbox consoles on the market but if you\u2019re on a budget, then it may be worth buying an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox One S console<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Xbox One X.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading to find out more about the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox One X vs Xbox One S<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>In this blog:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Value Comparison: Both Xbox One S and Xbox One X offer good value, especially when bought refurbished.<\/li>\n<li>Design and Weight: Xbox One S is sleek and lightweight.<\/li>\n<li>4K Video Playback: Xbox One S provides 4K video playback.<\/li>\n<li>4K Visuals and HDR: Xbox One X delivers stunning 4K visuals and HDR playback.<\/li>\n<li>Performance: Xbox One X, released in 2017, offers more power compared to Xbox One S.<\/li>\n<li>Storage Options: Consider storage capacities to find the best match for your needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Xbox-One-S-console\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Xbox One S console<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox One S console<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is highly regarded but sadly it has been discontinued alongside the rest of the Xbox One family. However, you can still get your hands on refurbished models for a much cheaper price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is sleek, lightweight and a well-rounded console. It has a white block design on a black base and it can be repositioned with an upright stand. Just take into consideration that the fan is placed on top of the console, so try not to stack anything on top of it, otherwise, it may get overheated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering 4K video playback and a built-in 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, the quality does not disappoint. However, the main <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">difference between Xbox One S and X<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is graphic performance, the Xbox One X is a lot more powerful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The controller includes Bluetooth and an improved wireless range, you\u2019ll also be happy to know that if you don\u2019t want the hassle of physical games, there\u2019s an Xbox One S all-digital edition. This model is practically the same as the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Xbox One S console, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it essentially just offers digital downloads instead of having a disc drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Xbox-One-X\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Xbox One X<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best Xbox One,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then the Xbox One X is a top contender. Released in 2017, the Xbox One had extremely impressive features for its time but now technology has moved on, it may not provide the top-of-the-range features you want.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that said, the Xbox One X delivers stunning 4K visuals and HDR playback. It is a lot more powerful than the Xbox One S but shares some of the same functionalities. In terms of design for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox One S vs Xbox Series X<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they look very similar, but the Xbox One X is space grey and the disc tray has been moved so it sits lower down on the front.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This model is extremely powerful but it lacks storage. It has a 1TB as standard, but it\u2019s not very compatible with today&#8217;s games as they eat up a lot of storage capacity. In regards to gaming, your games will display in great quality, whether you\u2019re playing in 4K HDR or using a 1080p TV.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also pretty easy to navigate through the home screen for apps and games, as the Xbox One X presents your favourites in rows so they\u2019re easy to identify. This console even supports keyboard and mouse controls for certain games.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut the cost of your next <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/games-consoles\/microsoft\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox console<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by shopping <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/games-consoles\/microsoft\/xbox-series-x\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished Xbox Series X<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consoles and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/games-consoles\/microsoft\/xbox-one\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished Xbox One<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consoles for less. You can also make your upgrade cheaper when you <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-tech\/trade-in-consoles\/sell-my-xbox\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sell Xbox console<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at musicMagpie. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>They may not be the most recent Xbox consoles on the market but if you\u2019re on a budget, then it may be worth buying an Xbox One S console or Xbox One X.\u00a0 Keep reading to find out more about the Xbox One X vs Xbox One S! 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