With the announcement of console pre-orders still a hot topic among gamers, it seems that everyone is thinking about getting a next-gen console. Xbox gamers are incredibly excited by the announcement of a credit program, additional games being added to Gamepass, and the recent acquisition of Bethesda Studios.
For many, it may seem like the perfect time to jump to the next generation, but there are a few things gamer should consider before dipping into their savings. While The Xbox Series X is an incredible piece of hardware and quite powerful, it may not be the right time to upgrade for everyone.
10 Storage Won’t Go as Far
Games that have been coming out in recent years have been taking up more and more storage space. Call of Duty Modern Warfare, with all it’s update now, takes up 200 GBs of space, which is a fifth of a TB. With that logic, the series X may only be able to hold between 4 games at once.
As graphics get better, the amount of space required to download the game will greatly increase.
9 Most Games Are Also Available on PC
Microsoft has announced that pretty much every game on the Series X will also be available on PC. For gamers who already have a solid PC built, this can be a good reason to hold off on investing in a new console. Other gamers may be looking into just outright buying a PC to play new Xbox titles.
While this move has confused some gamers, it’s easier to put consoles in multiple rooms than it is to buy multiple gaming computers.
8 Do You Have a 4K TV?
According to several consumer statistics, under 40% of households currently own a 4K TV, which hugely impacts the quality of graphics on new consoles. The new gen is made to work with 4K TV in order to bring gamers the best-looking games possible, and having a 1080p TV will diminish this effect.
Gamers planning to upgrade may wish to buy a better TV before jumping ship to the Series X.
7 First Party Launch Titles Are Limited
Day one buyers may feel like there isn’t much to play after they get through the initial excitement of playing with their new console. Halo Infinite was pushed back earlier this year, and Gears Tactics may not appeal to as broad of a fanbase as the regular games in the series.
While most games will be compatible with the Xbox Series X, gamers shouldn’t expect new titles fast.
6 It’s The First Batch
There is always a certain amount of risk associated with buying from the first batch of hardware. Whether it be consoles, phones, or even TVs, it isn’t uncommon for first-generation items to have issues ranging from being bricked at delivery to minor annoyances like noisy fans.
Fans should note that Microsoft will take care of them in the case of bad systems, but the exchange process can take weeks.
5 Are Trade Deals Worth It?
Every time a new console launches, several popular stores will offer trades deals to get consumers shopping. While these deals can be helpful when trying to get the most value out of an old system quickly, most fans will end up taking a price cut in the excitement of paying off their new console.
When gamers are shopping around for a console, they should compare trade deals to try and get the best value out of their used tech.
4 Do You Want a Monthly Commitment?
The monthly payment that gets gamers both the Xbox Series X and monthly Gamepass is an extremely tempting buy, especially for first-time credit users.
The deal is simple, gamers pay 24.99 a month for two years, and they get a shiny new console with unlimited games to play. While this isn’t a bad bargain at all, it is a commitment that relies on consistent income.
3 Smaller Models Will Come Out
It is well known in the gaming community that first run consoles are always bulky, and a slim model is usually introduced within a few years. Gamers who want to save space and like to have their hardware perfected may want to wait a couple of years before picking up an Xbox Series X. Most likely, a slim model will come out that costs less than the first patch of the system.
2 Do You Buy Digital or Physical?
A big thing to consider when picking is if an all-digital console will work better. Many gamers have started to move to buying their games completely digital, and the disc-driveless console happens to cost a bit less than the standard edition Xbox Series X does.
Gamers who don’t rent physical movies or buy physical games could benefit by getting the cheaper model.
1 What Types of Game Do You Play?
When picking out which platform players want to go with, the most important thing to look at is what games they play. Traditionally more Japanese titles release on the Playstation, while more kid-friendly titles make their way to Nintendo consoles.
For fans of Xbox first-party titles, the Xbox Series X will be a safe bet compared to the rest.
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