Xbox One S vs. Xbox One X: Which should you buy? | Windows Central

Xbox One S vs. Xbox One X: Which should you buy? | Windows Central

We live and breathe tech, and also gaming, with every member of Windows Central rocking either an Xbox One console or PC gaming rig. We've compared and contrasted every iteration of Xbox One to bring you this guide.

 JEZ CORDEN

 23 Oct 2018

Raw 4K power

Xbox One X

Feature-filled, and affordable

Xbox One S

The Xbox One X is the world's most powerful games console, running the latest games with the crispest, detailed visuals on TV sets with 4K HDR support.

$485 at Amazon

Pros

• Has thousands of games.
• 4K media apps, Blu-ray discs, and games.
• IR blaster for TV controls, Amazon Echo for voice controls.
• Improved HDD speeds for faster loading times.

Cons

• More expensive at around $500.
• Requires a 4K TV to get the most out of it.

The Xbox One S is a sleek and sexy game console with serious media features, including all your favorite entertainment apps and a 4K Blu-ray player to boot. The only downside is that it won't be able to run the 4K versions of the latest games.

From $280 at Amazon

Pros

• Has thousands of games.
• 4K media apps and Blu-ray.
• IR blaster for TV controls, Amazon Echo for voice controls.
• Affordable at around $300.

Cons

• No 4K games.
• Games run worse, even on a 1080p TV.

Ultimately the battle between the Xbox One S and Xbox One X boils down to whether you have a 4K TV to go with it. If you have a 4K television or monitor, an Xbox One X will provide the best visuals the video game industry has to offer outside of a very high-end gaming PC. Even on 1080p sets, many games support Xbox One X-exclusive 60 FPS modes, but you'll be paying a premium for the privilege.

20 Places Where $150K Is Enough To Retire

These places offer safety, scenery and lower living costs than in the U.S.

 BY ESTHER TRATTNER YOUR RETIREMENT

 
• RETIREMENT SAVINGS

 10.04.2018 19:39

 

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In 2018, American retirees are collecting average monthly Social Security payments of just $1,404, or a mere $16,848 for the year.

That's hardly enough to afford a decent life in America, particularly when seniors are facing out-of-pocket health care costs of more than $13,000 per year.

But what if you didn’t retire in the U.S.? The fact is that health care, housing and daily expenses cost significantly less in other countries.

We count down our picks for the cheapest — and safest — countries for retiring outside the U.S., the places where even $150,000 or less in retirement savings would be enough to live comfortably.