Microsoft Xbox Series S - 512GB Starter Bundle weiß

The Xbox Series S has its place and could shine as a second console, but it's hard to recommend as your primary gaming platform due to its 1440p resolution and claustrophobic storage capacity.

If you’re eager to get your hands on a console with smoother framerates, rapid loading screens and Quick Resume, the Series S gets the job done. However, if you want a console with longevity, the Series X is a better choice in terms of technical fidelity, the inclusion of the disc drive and storage capacity.

You get next-gen's biggest advancement – the SSD – along with a consistent performance boost, a living room-friendly design, and that shiny happy feeling of buying new consumer goods. You probably don’t need it right now – there's no exclusive games for it anyway – but whenever you’re ready to make the jump to next-gen, the Xbox Series S is the Xbox to beat.

The Xbox Series S is the best next-gen console for anyone on a budget or without a high-end 4K TV, with the added performance power allowing for significantly better graphics than what's possible with an Xbox One S. However, the stingy 364GB storage capacity is inexcusable for a console lacking a disk drive, making the expensive storage expansion an essential expense.