{"id":126172,"date":"2020-12-04T09:40:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T06:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/"},"modified":"2020-12-04T09:40:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T06:40:00","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/","title":{"rendered":"#Everything You Need to Know Before Buying an Xbox Series X|S"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c8085f41e8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#Whats_the_Difference_Between_Series_X_and_S\" >What\u2019s the Difference Between Series X and S?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#What_About_Backward_Compatibility\" >What About Backward Compatibility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#Do_Older_Games_Look_or_Run_Better\" >Do Older Games Look or Run Better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#Which_Resolutions_and_Frame_Rates_Are_Supported\" >Which Resolutions and Frame Rates Are Supported?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#What_About_FreeSync_and_Variable_Refresh_Rates\" >What About FreeSync and Variable Refresh Rates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#What_Is_Quick_Resume\" >What Is Quick Resume?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#Can_You_Buy_More_Storage\" >Can You Buy More Storage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#Can_You_Use_Your_Old_Controllers\" >Can You Use Your Old Controllers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#Do_You_Need_a_4K_or_HDR_TV\" >Do You Need a 4K or HDR TV?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#Is_There_an_HDMI_21_Cable_in_the_Box\" >Is There an HDMI 2.1 Cable in the Box?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#Can_You_Play_Games_Remotely\" >Can You Play Games Remotely?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#Do_Saves_Sync_Between_Consoles_or_Remote_Play\" >Do Saves Sync Between Consoles or Remote Play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#Can_You_Take_Screenshots_and_Videos\" >Can You Take Screenshots and Videos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#Can_You_Arrange_the_Consoles_Vertically_or_Horizontally\" >Can You Arrange the Consoles Vertically or Horizontally?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#What_Is_Game_Pass\" >What Is Game Pass?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#Can_the_Series_X_Play_Blu-rays_with_Dolby_Vision\" >Can the Series X Play Blu-rays with Dolby Vision?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#Do_the_Consoles_Get_Hot_or_Loud\" >Do the Consoles Get Hot or Loud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-xs\/#Two_Consoles_Two_Price_Points_One_Ecosystem\" >Two Consoles, Two Price Points, One Ecosystem<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Everything You Need to Know Before Buying an Xbox <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Series<\/a> X|S&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_703108\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-703108 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xxbox-series-x-s.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.dG3GPEt2q_.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft's Xbox Series X and S consoles.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/moscow-russia-2020-november-5-compare-1848389578\" data-credittext=\"Mr.Mikla\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/moscow-russia-2020-november-5-compare-1848389578\">Mr.Mikla\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So, you\u2019re thinking about buying an Xbox. Do you want a Series X or S? Is your existing TV good enough, or do you need to upgrade? And will you have to stand the console up like some sort of monolith? Let\u2019s answer the most pressing Xbox Series X and S questions.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Difference_Between_Series_X_and_S\"><\/span>What\u2019s the Difference Between Series X and S?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Xbox Series X costs $499, while the Series S retails for $299. Beyond price, the main difference between the two consoles is graphical power. They have similar CPUs, but the GPU on the Series S has about one-third of the raw power the Series X has.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_690456\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-690456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xXboxSeriesXandS_HERO_edited.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.tiPN5Cu7SZ.jpg\" alt=\"An Xbox Series X and S.\" width=\"650\" height=\"374\" data-credittext=\"Microsoft\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Microsoft<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Series X sets a target of 4K resolution at 60 frames per second (fps), while the Series S settles for a more modest 1440p, also at 60 fps. On paper, this should be the only difference. However, in practice, we\u2019ve seen <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s like <em>Assassin\u2019s Creed Valhalla<\/em> also cut back on features like ray tracing\u00a0in the Series S version.<\/p>\n<p>The Series X has a 1TB SSD, while the Series S only comes with 512GB. The Series S is an all-digital console, which means it has no disc drive for used or older games, or Blu-rays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Xbox Series X vs. Xbox Series S: Which Should You Buy?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Backward_Compatibility\"><\/span>What About Backward Compatibility?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both consoles enjoy the same excellent backward compatibility. Almost every Xbox One game works on both the Series X and S. The only exceptions are games that require Kinect, which isn\u2019t supported on the new consoles.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also support for over 500 Xbox 360 games, many of which received last-generation patches to improve things like resolution and frame rate. Microsoft even decided to support a handful of original Xbox games, like <em>Fuzion Frenzy<\/em> and <em>BLACK<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How Backward Compatible Are the Xbox Series X and S?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Older_Games_Look_or_Run_Better\"><\/span>Do Older Games Look or Run Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since the Xbox Series X and S are more powerful than legacy hardware, games should, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly, run better on them. Games that experienced performance issues in the past, like <em>Just Cause 3\u00a0<\/em>(which barely managed 20 fps when things got hectic), now run at a locked 30 fps on the Series X.<\/p>\n<p>Some games are being patched to take advantage of the new hardware. This is indicated by an \u201cOptimized for Series X\/S\u201d label on the Microsoft Store. This includes titles like <em>Forza Horizon 4<\/em>, which runs at 60 fps in native 4K, and <em>Gears 5<\/em>, which supports up to 120 fps in multiplayer.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Xbox Series X: Auto HDR Mode Tested - What Works and What Doesn&#039;t\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LT1a6NXYy6E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A feature called \u201cAuto-HDR\u201d is enabled by default on almost all older titles that don\u2019t explicitly support HDR. Microsoft has used machine learning to automatically <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ly a fresh coat of HDR paint to almost every compatible game, including Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How Auto-HDR Works on Xbox Series X|S (and How to Disable It)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Resolutions_and_Frame_Rates_Are_Supported\"><\/span>Which Resolutions and Frame Rates Are Supported?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Xbox Series X supports 4K (2160p), 1440p, 1080p, and 720p output at 60 or 120Hz. The Xbox Series S supports 1440p, 1080p, and 720p at 60 or 120Hz. However, you can run the Series S dashboard at 4K if it\u2019s connected to a compatible display.<\/p>\n<p>To activate 120Hz on your Series X or S, you\u2019ll need a TV with a panel that refreshes at 120Hz. To get Xbox Series X 120Hz at 4K resolution, you\u2019ll also need a TV with at least one HDMI 2.1 port.<\/p>\n<p>The number of games that will actually take advantage of the full 4K\/120 fps remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_FreeSync_and_Variable_Refresh_Rates\"><\/span>What About FreeSync and Variable Refresh Rates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some TVs and monitors have \u201cvariable\u201d refresh rates, which, in the case of the Series X and S, means they reduce their refresh rate to match the frame rate of the console. This prevents unsightly screen tearing and keeps gameplay smooth, even when the frame rate dips.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_688932\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-688932 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xvrr_3_w500.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.OJQiQsCLvk.jpg\" alt=\"HDMI VRR Illustration\" width=\"500\" height=\"515\" data-credittext=\"HDMI.org\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">HDMI.org<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Both Xbox Series consoles support HDMI VRR and AMD FreeSync, so you have an option of which variable-refresh-rate <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> you want to use. HDMI VRR will work over HDMI 2.0 up to a maximum of 60Hz, provided your TV supports it.<\/p>\n<p>FreeSync is largely redundant in TVs that already support HDMI VRR, but it\u2019s a good alternative if you\u2019re using a monitor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is HDMI VRR on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Quick_Resume\"><\/span>What Is Quick Resume?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Quick Resume is a feature on both consoles that allows you to resume a game precisely where you left off, even after you\u2019ve quit. To do this, it creates a save state by dumping whatever is in RAM on the SSD.<\/p>\n<p>This means you can suspend a game at any point and jump back in later exactly where you were, even if you were halfway through a level.<\/p>\n<p>How many games Quick Resume can save at once depends on which titles you\u2019re playing. Five or six seems to be the limit when you include a few older titles from the Xbox 360 and original Xbox.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft also has a habit of disabling this feature on some games whenever compatibility issues arise, so it can be a little inconsistent. Hopefully, Quick Resume will become more stable as the Series X and S mature.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Buy_More_Storage\"><\/span>Can You Buy More Storage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After setting up your Xbox Series X, you\u2019ll have usable space of around 800GB, as some of that is used by the system for features like Quick Resume. On an Xbox Series X, your usable space after initial setup is around 360GB.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, you can buy more storage! The official <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/accessories\/hard-drives\/seagate-1tb-expansion-card\">Seagate Xbox Series X|S expansion card<\/a>\u00a0($219) adds another terabyte of storage. This card will install and run everything from Xbox Series X and S native titles to original Xbox games.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_701216\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-701216 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xseagate_nvme.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.WT-lTIlwY-.png\" alt=\"Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X and S.\" width=\"650\" height=\"462\" data-credittext=\"Seagate\/Microsoft\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Seagate\/Microsoft<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can also use an external USB 3.0 or later drive, including solid-state or mechanical hard drives. However, neither of these will run a native Xbox Series X or S title\u2014they need the raw speed of Microsoft\u2019s SSD. You <em>can<\/em> use them to archive or play older titles, though.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Expand Your Xbox Series X|S Storage<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Use_Your_Old_Controllers\"><\/span>Can You Use Your Old Controllers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use all Xbox One accessories on the Series X and S, except the Kinect and some older headsets. You can even play new Series X and S releases with your old Xbox One or Elite controller. The officially licensed Xbox One flight controllers, driving wheels and pedals, and fight sticks work too.<\/p>\n<p>Some older Xbox One headsets use an optical connection that isn\u2019t present on the Xbox Series X or S, so these might not work. If you own one of these, check with the manufacturer for an update on its compatibility.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Need_a_4K_or_HDR_TV\"><\/span>Do You Need a 4K or HDR TV?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t need a 4K TV to use either the Series X or S. Both support additional resolutions of 1440p and 1080p. You can even use a Series X in HD if you intend to\u00a0upgrade to a 4K TV\u00a0later.<\/p>\n<p>HDR is used heavily by Series X and S, but it\u2019s by no means necessary. You can disable all HDR features under the Settings menu.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_702797\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-702797 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/samsung_qled_lcd_q95t.png.pagespeed.ce.R2DUvubEUO.png\" alt=\"Samsung Q95T\" width=\"650\" height=\"424\" data-credittext=\"Samsung\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Samsung<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Presently, the Series X and S use HDR10, but Dolby Vision for gaming should be arriving at some point in 2021. While you don\u2019t <em>need<\/em> Dolby Vision, if you\u2019re buying a new TV anyway, you might want to prioritize it over other HDR formats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Buy a TV for Gaming in 2020<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_an_HDMI_21_Cable_in_the_Box\"><\/span>Is There an HDMI 2.1 Cable in the Box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Xbox Series X comes with an HDMI 2.1-compliant cable in the box so you can enjoy up to 4K at 120 fps in native, 10-bit color. The Series S comes with a regular HDMI 2.0 cable because it doesn\u2019t need the additional bandwidth.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a replacement cable for your Series X, just make sure you get an Ultra High-Speed HDMI that\u2019s been certified by the HDMI Licensing Administrator.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Play_Games_Remotely\"><\/span>Can You Play Games Remotely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remote play is possible between the Xbox console and a smartphone over a local network connection via the internet. However, your mileage may vary in terms of latency.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, you\u2019ll need a compatible smartphone, the Xbox app for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/xbox\/id736179781\">iOS<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.microsoft.xboxone.smartglass&amp;hl\">Android<\/a>, and a controller.\u00a0You can use current or last-generation Xbox controllers for local play.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_702799\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-702799 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xxbox_game_pass.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.OqyPVKb34q.png\" alt=\"Remote Play via Xbox App\" width=\"650\" height=\"493\" data-credittext=\"Microsoft\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Microsoft<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Microsoft also has a cloud streaming service for which no Xbox is required to play games hosted on the cloud. This service (previously known as Xcloud) is currently in beta and requires a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/xbox-game-pass?xr=shellnav\">Game Pass Ultimate<\/a> subscription ($14.99 per month).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Saves_Sync_Between_Consoles_or_Remote_Play\"><\/span>Do Saves Sync Between Consoles or Remote Play?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft now uses cloud saves for all generations of Xbox games played on the Series X and S consoles. This means your saves will sync between consoles and any other devices you use to play.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Take_Screenshots_and_Videos\"><\/span>Can You Take Screenshots and Videos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Series X and S controller features a dedicated Share button for taking screenshots and videos. You can customize the way the Share button works or map it to another button if you\u2019re using an older controller.<\/p>\n<p>By default, pressing the button once takes a screenshot, pressing and holding it saves a video, and double-tapping it reveals the capture gallery.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-702800 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xforza_horizon_4_xbox.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.U4WaUjy4Hc.jpg\" alt=\"A car and driver in &quot;Forza Horizon 4.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"367\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After you take your screenshot or video, Microsoft uploads it to the cloud. You can then retrieve it via the Xbox app for iOS or Android, where you can also share it on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> or with your friends.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Arrange_the_Consoles_Vertically_or_Horizontally\"><\/span>Can You Arrange the Consoles Vertically or Horizontally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Xbox Series X and S can both be arranged either vertically or horizontally. In the case of the Series X, though, just make sure you leave enough room for it to intake fresh air and exhaust hot air. Microsoft recommends leaving around 1.5 inches (4 cm) of space at the exhaust end.<\/p>\n<p>For the Series S, you\u2019ll want to make sure you don\u2019t cover the black fan grille in either orientation.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Game_Pass\"><\/span>What Is Game Pass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Game Pass is Microsoft\u2019s all-you-can-eat game subscription service. It works a bit like Netflix or Spotify, but for games. It features all first-party Microsoft titles on day one of their release. There are also a large number of third-party titles on the service that cycle in and out.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_690459\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-690459 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xxbox_featured_edited.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.fjz5Zt_2Of.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft's video game mascots in front of Xbox consoles.\" width=\"650\" height=\"301\" data-credittext=\"Microsoft\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Microsoft<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Game Pass is available in a few tiers, with the best value being Game Pass Ultimate ($14.99 per month). It includes the Game Pass library, Xbox Live Gold, access to the cloud streaming beta, and (for an as-yet-undetermined period) access to EA\u2019s back catalog via EA Play.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want ultimate, though, you can get Game Pass for Consoles for $9.99 per month. However, you\u2019ll still need an Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_Series_X_Play_Blu-rays_with_Dolby_Vision\"><\/span>Can the Series X Play Blu-rays with Dolby Vision?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Xbox Series X has an Ultra HD Blu-ray player for movies, but the Series S doesn\u2019t have a disc drive at all. Unfortunately, the Series X can\u2019t currently play Dolby Vision discs in Dolby Vision, either\u2014it defaults to HDR10.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Xbox Series X Doesn&#039;t Support Dolby Vision 4K Blu-ray Playback?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VNbNH9NCAMQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_the_Consoles_Get_Hot_or_Loud\"><\/span>Do the Consoles Get Hot or Loud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both the Xbox Series X and S will kick out some heat, but Microsoft has designed solutions to deal with this. The Series X uses <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Xbox\/status\/1239522130196193285\">a vapor chamber<\/a> and a large 130mm fan to keep things cool. Under load, the console feels hot to the touch at the exhaust end, which indicates the cooling system is doing its job.<\/p>\n<p>Both consoles are virtually silent, even under load. In an average living room, while playing a game at a low, but audible, volume, you probably won\u2019t notice any noises. Installing a game from a disc is about as loud as the Series X ever gets.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two_Consoles_Two_Price_Points_One_Ecosystem\"><\/span>Two Consoles, Two Price Points, One Ecosystem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you go for the Series X or S, or just sign up for Game Pass on your Windows PC, Microsoft wants you in its ecosystem. The way games, saves, and subscriptions now work across platforms, it\u2019s easier than ever to play wherever you are and on whatever hardware you\u2019ve got.<\/p>\n<p>Having a hard time deciding between the PS5, or Xbox Series X or S? 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