The Xbox One S Is Far Better Value
Of course, the Xbox One X’s reveal comes right off the back of news that the Xbox One S has just enjoyed a $50 price cut. At just $200 for a limited time and $250 thereafter, it is half the price of its big brother, plays every single upcoming game, and is able to run HDR and 4K streaming. Of course, the X is a significantly more powerful machine, but at that enormous price difference, you would have to ask yourself whether it is $250 more powerful.
In comparison, the PS4 and its bigger brother, Pro, are priced much closer together. For just $100 more than the redesigned slim model, gamers get a significant power increase on Pro, which itself is $100 cheaper than the Xbox One X. A $100 price differential between models within the same family has meant the PS4 Pro is an affordable option for those wanting to upgrade, either by choice or to replace a damaged unit. A whopping double-the-price between Xbox consoles isn’t quite so reasonable and makes similar scenarios a far more difficult choice.
Ultimately, looking at each console option objectively; if you’re a newcomer to the console scene, the Xbox One S represents far better value for money. Those who already owned an Xbox One/S might be better advised spending money on a PS4 or Nintendo Switch, which both offer unique content.
