The Vergecast Xbox Series X, Series S, and PS5 review / Apple announces 'One More Thing' event for November 10th
Nov 6, 2020
Tom Warren, Senior Editor at The Verge and a gaming expert, joins the hosts to discuss the Xbox Series X, Series S, and PS5 reviews. They analyze the impressive gaming features like Quick Resume and the PS5's innovative controller design. The conversation also touches on the challenges of console availability amid the pandemic and the impact of storage limitations. Additionally, excitement builds around Apple's upcoming event featuring new Macs with ARM chips, highlighting how this transition could reshape user experiences and performance.
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Xbox Reviews: A PC Upgrade
- Tom Warren reviewed both the Xbox Series X and S, finding the experience more like a PC upgrade than a generational leap.
- He noted the lack of a significant "wow" factor despite improvements like faster load times.
Customizable Graphics
- The Xbox Series X and S offer customizable visual settings, much like a PC, allowing users to prioritize frame rate or resolution.
- This flexibility reflects the current limitations of hardware in achieving maximum settings across the board.
Game Pass Considerations
- Consider Xbox Game Pass for its value and game discovery potential, especially if new to Xbox.
- Be mindful of the digital-only nature and potential pricing changes or game removals.