XBox Question

[FarminCy]

Looking at getting an Xbox for the kids for Christmas. I’m completely illiterate on anything gaming. I see there is a new Xbox One X for 499. Or there is an Xbox One S that is 189 on Cyber Monday. I’m aware that the X is the latest and greatest and the S is now the “newest old” version. Mai. Question is will the S still run new games going forward. Mainly will be Madden, NBA, kids games, etc.

Is the X really needed or will we be fine with the S?

TIA

 

[srjclone]

Looking at getting an Xbox for the kids for Christmas. I’m completely illiterate on anything gaming. I see there is a new Xbox One X for 499. Or there is an Xbox One S that is 189 on Cyber Monday. I’m aware that the X is the latest and greatest and the S is now the “newest old” version. Mai. Question is will the S still run new games going forward. Mainly will be Madden, NBA, kids games, etc.

Is the X really needed or will we be fine with the S?

TIA

Yes, the Xs biggest difference "game wise" is it has the capability to run games in 4K. The S will still have all of the same games going forward but just not as "high quality" even though they are still very well done.

 

[FarminCy]

Yes, the Xs biggest difference "game wise" is it has the capability to run games in 4K. The S will still have all of the same games going forward but just not as "high quality" even though they are still very well done.

So basically things that an 11, 8, and 5 year old wouldn’t notice? They’ve been happy with the free games on Apple TV so far.

Thanks for the info. Was leaning towards the S and think I will go that route.

 

[3TrueFans]

Looking at getting an Xbox for the kids for Christmas. I’m completely illiterate on anything gaming. I see there is a new Xbox One X for 499. Or there is an Xbox One S that is 189 on Cyber Monday. I’m aware that the X is the latest and greatest and the S is now the “newest old” version. Mai. Question is will the S still run new games going forward. Mainly will be Madden, NBA, kids games, etc.

Is the X really needed or will we be fine with the S?

TIA

The One S is still a great machine even with the release of the One X and $189 is a hell of a deal so I'd go with that. For the foreseeable future anyways they'll both run all the same games.

 

[srjclone]

So basically things that an 11, 8, and 5 year old wouldn’t notice? They’ve been happy with the free games on Apple TV so far.

Thanks for the info. Was leaning towards the S and think I will go that route.

Yeah, no need to go all out for the X if you have kids just looking to have some fun playing video games. Also the S has just as many/if not all of the same online features, apps, services, so it can be used for more than just gaming for your kids

 

[ImperialCyclone]

As others have stated, the Xbox S will play the same games as the Xbox X. However, the Xbox X will play games in 4k and render graphics better on regular HD tv sets. Basically, the X will run games smoother. You are limited by the TV you have as well. If you have a 4k ultra HD TV, then you will see a big difference. However, I really don't think the Xbox X is worth the price tag for you and your family. Target has the best deal right now on an XBOX S for 189 plus 15% off if you order online today (plus an extra 5% if you have a target card). There is also a bundle for 189 that includes battlefield (which is a game probably not suited for kids).

 

[3GenClone]

I would buy the S if I were buying it for my kids. My kids (5 & 3 year) love playing the Lego games on my original Xbox One.

The Xbox One S also supports 4K on certain games and also 4K blu-ray playback - the Xbox One X does it more efficiently.

 

[Playboi Carti]

Looking at getting an Xbox for the kids for Christmas. I’m completely illiterate on anything gaming. I see there is a new Xbox One X for 499. Or there is an Xbox One S that is 189 on Cyber Monday. I’m aware that the X is the latest and greatest and the S is now the “newest old” version. Mai. Question is will the S still run new games going forward. Mainly will be Madden, NBA, kids games, etc.

Is the X really needed or will we be fine with the S?

TIA

Get the S. I got the xbox one when it first came out in 2013 and it still works fine. No need to pay $500.
Also $189 is a steal for an Xbox one

 

[FarminCy]

Thanks for the info everyone. I had 20 bucks worth of points to use at Best Buy so I just got the S for essentially 169. Not bad for a gift to all 3 kids.

We know we are getting our 11 year old Madden and NBA2K and another controller for Christmas. Does anyone have any recommendations for games for 11, 8, and 5. Plant vs Zombies has already been brought up by one of them but I have no clue what’s out there.

 

[CyGuy5]

The real question is why aren't you buying them a playstation?

 

[KHoing7]

Get them Minecraft

 

[srjclone]

The real question is why aren't you buying them a playstation?

 

[TheHelgo]

We know we are getting our 11 year old Madden and NBA2K and another controller for Christmas. Does anyone have any recommendations for games for 11, 8, and 5. Plant vs Zombies has already been brought up by one of them but I have no clue what’s out there.

My 7 year old loves Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2. He is also getting into Minecraft

 

[FarminCy]

Get them Minecraft

So I got them an Xbox just so they can play games we already paid for in the App Store!!!!!

Damn kids!

 

[sunset]

My 9yo likes Plants v Zombies and Minecraft. He'll play Injustice (DC superhero fighting game that isn't too over the top).

 

[theantiAIRBHG]

Thanks for the info everyone. I had 20 bucks worth of points to use at Best Buy so I just got the S for essentially 169. Not bad for a gift to all 3 kids.

We know we are getting our 11 year old Madden and NBA2K and another controller for Christmas. Does anyone have any recommendations for games for 11, 8, and 5. Plant vs Zombies has already been brought up by one of them but I have no clue what’s out there.

Get them the new South Park game. It will prolly be fine.

 

[FarminCy]

Get them the new South Park game. It will prolly be fine.

What could go wrong with giving kids The Fractured But Whole!

 

[3TrueFans]

What could go wrong with giving kids The Fractured But Whole!

They'll grow into it.

 

[Dante]

Thanks for the info everyone. I had 20 bucks worth of points to use at Best Buy so I just got the S for essentially 169. Not bad for a gift to all 3 kids.

We know we are getting our 11 year old Madden and NBA2K and another controller for Christmas. Does anyone have any recommendations for games for 11, 8, and 5. Plant vs Zombies has already been brought up by one of them but I have no clue what’s out there.

I would sign up for EA access instead of buying games. Maybe just invest in an external HD for additional storage is needed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EA_Access

 

[3GenClone]

What could go wrong with giving kids The Fractured But Whole!

My kids love the Lego games. They ask to play Lego Marvel Avengers and just run around New York smashing into things as The Hulk. Lego Marvel Superheroes 2 just came out a few weeks ago. They also like Lego Star Wars (the Xbox 360 game that is backwards compatible on Xbox One).

It's kind of hard to find age appropriate games for the younger kids. I let my 5 year old play Batman: Arkham Knigh tand she did a decent job of beating up thugs in the street and flying around Gotham - but anything more than that and she would get super frustrated.

Maybe look at Rare Replay, which is a collection of 30 games made by developer Rare. You get classic games like Banjo Kazooie, Battletoads and Viva Pinata - but beware you also get games like Killer Instinct, Perfect Dark, Conker's Bad Fur Day which wouldn't be appropriate for your youngest.