You don't really feel like spending 500 bucks on a console the Xbox Series X, and suddenly, you see the Series S. This thing is amazing! For just 300 dollars! And the specs are so similar. Surely this is too good to be true? That's why today, we're going to be seeing if the Xbox Series S is a cheaper alternative to the Xbox Series X that is actually good.

The graphics card of the Xbox Series S is pretty nice for such a tiny console. While it does have the same GPU architecture of the Series X, the GPU can  only process 4 teraflops, which is alright. The Xbox Series S's GPU is a AMD RDNA 2, which is clocked at 1.565 GHz with 20 CUs. The Xbox Series S can technically support 1440p and up to 120fps, but not at the same time.            

The new controller isn't a big change from the controller we all know and love. There are no "next-gen" changes to the controller. However, it's the small differences that improve the Xbox experience, like recording gameplay, and the new D-pad. I personally thing that this is just Microsoft's next step to the perfect controller. The controller itself is quite similar to the one that came with the Xbox One S and X. Almost everything is that same. Of course there's the small cosmetic changes, like a matte bumper, and an fully black Xbox button. Surprisingly, the biggest difference I could find is the D-pad has a more responsive click, which I do like. More than I want to admit. However, I am dissapointed that Microsoft didn't move to an internal battery, and stuck with AA's. Other than that, the controller is pretty much perfect. 

CPU: 8x Zen 2 cores at 3.6 GHz

GPU: AMD Navi/RDNA 2-family GPU with 52 CU at 1.825 GHz

GPU Architecture: Custom RDNA 2

Memory/Interface: 10GB GDDR6/128-bit

Memory Bandwidth: 224GB/s

Internal Storage: 512 GB NVMe SSD PCIe 4.0

IO Throughput: 2.4GB/s (Raw) - 4.8GB/s(Raw)

Expandable Storage: 1 TB SSD add-on module

External Storage: USB 3.2 HDD Support

Optical Drive: None

The Xbox Wireless Headset isn't the best, but it's fine. the Headphones have a bass-heavy sound profile that might be a bit too much for some. However, you can customize the sound to suit your needs. s good job on that Microsoft. They are also quite comfortable. As expected they use Xbox Wireless tech. Their mic is also great a te recording your voice. Unfortunately, you will need an adapter for using them with a PC if you're not using bluetooth. Overall, the headset does fine, maybe a 7/10

The Xbox Series X is a lot more than a gaming console, and that makes the PDP Gaming Remote a important accessory. This fairly large media remote has a built in play and pause, fast forward, and reverse buttons, and buttons for sharing and to go to the menu. You can also turn on the Xbox Series X with the remote, without having to take the controllers and connect them, so you can get to watching your favorite shows and movies immediately. 

The Elite Series 2 controller is amazing, however it is on the expensive side. I'm not sure if it's really worth the 180$ price tag, but that doesn't make it any less awesome. You can customize the buttons to your own likes, and you can adjust the thumbstick tension. That's pretty cool. Not to mention that it comes with it's own carrying case that you can charge it in, and some spare thumbsticks. Overall, this is an amazing controller, even if it is a little expensive.