Microsoft Xbox Series S8.4/10
The value next-gen box: all-digital, tiny, and the cheapest way into Game Pass and 1440p 120Hz gaming.
Pros
- + Lowest-cost next-gen console
- + Tiny, quiet design
- + Full Game Pass support
- + 1440p up to 120Hz
Cons
- − Less powerful than Series X
- − All-digital — no disc drive
- − Small 512GB SSD fills fast
Best for: Budget gamers · Dorms and second rooms · Game Pass on a budget
“The best-value entry to modern gaming: tiny, quiet, and cheap, with full Game Pass access. The lower power, 1440p target, and small SSD are the trade-offs versus the Series X.”