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- Since its debut, the Xbox Series S has remained underrated for offering a next-gen gaming experience at almost half the price of base new-gen consoles.
- Beyond gaming, the Xbox Series S can also be used as a PC, with multiple options, such as browsing capabilities, streaming, and more.
- With the developer mode on, the Xbox Series S can also emulate older games such as God of War 2 and more, showcasing its true capabilities.
Since its debut, The Xbox Series S has faced much criticism. Despite Microsoft’s efforts to make the latest generation gaming more accessible to a wider range of audiences at the cost of hardware power, many failed to see the vision clearly.
To this date, I think the Xbox Series S is an incredible console with a price tag of $300, and its capabilities are just outmatched. The good news is that you can now grab the Series S console at a discount of just $250. It is the best gaming console and a compact PC that can perform any day-to-day activities and even beyond.
Why It Matters: The Xbox Series S faces a lot of criticism from developers and gamers due to its alleged weakness. However, for this low price, the console offers bang for the buck many people don’t often recognize.
How The Xbox Series S Can Be Doubled As A Desktop PC
Aside from gaming, the Xbox Series S has many other features that are otherwise underutilized. For instance, many people may not know that the console supports a mouse and keyboard input.
This is not for video games but for other tasks such as browsing the console or using Microsoft Edge. Using Microsoft Edge, you can do anything, such as writing essays, writing codes, or doing almost any internet activity. However, some restrictions exist, such as downloading or uploading files.
You can also open Discord on the browser and explore the platform fully rather than relying on just the voice chat integration on Xbox.
If you want a full PC experience, Microsoft Windows 365 is the cloud service for you. It allows you to access a Windows PC for a monthly subscription.
Or, when you’re not in the mood for anything work—or gaming-related, the Microsoft Store has many apps for the Series S, such as streaming services for watching movies on the console.
I will admit that things have changed over the years compared to the earlier 2000s when consoles were also used as DVD players. Most TVs already have Netflix, but gaming monitors don’t, so it’s still a decent option.
Further And Beyond
My favorite PS2 game on Xbox Series S – What a time to be alive.
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The more fun part is that the Xbox Series S can also be used for other purposes. For starters, it can stream video games from cloud services.
You can play GeForce Now games through the Edge browser and PC games that aren’t on the Series S console; thanks to backwards compatibility, almost all of them are already there. You could also just use Game Pass to stream those games, but the catalogue differs, so there’s that.
The real potential of the console is unlocked by using developer mode. Activating developer mode is a hassle, but once you do, you can emulate games from other platforms on your console.
Many users have even run PS2 games via PSCX2 and run first-party Sony games that aren’t even backward compatible on newer PlayStation consoles.
Finals Thoughts
The experience won’t be as smooth as a conventional PC, but if I’m paying a mere $250 for a console intended for gaming, I wouldn’t complain since these are just additional perks for the console.
Even just for gaming, the Xbox Series S isn’t bad, as people say. In my opinion, developers are just too lazy with video game optimisation. Indiana Jones And The Great Circle runs amazing with 60FPS locked @1080p, just how the console was intended to perform.
If you’re on a budget and looking for a console this winter, the Xbox Series S is the best option.
Thanks to backwards compatibility, if you already have a PC or PS, the Xbox Series S can be used as a secondary platform for couch co-op or just a light gaming experience, running older Xbox games.
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Shaheer is currently pursuing a Business degree while also working as a part-time Content Writer. With his deep passion for both writing and video games, he has seamlessly transitioned into a role as a Journalist. Over the past two years, Shaheer has contributed as a freelancer to various websites and landed positions on acclaimed platforms like Gamerant. Currently, his role at Tech4gamers is as a Features Writer, but he also covers News occasionally. Shaheer’s favorite gaming franchises are Assassin’s Creed and the God of War series.
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