Right time to be buying an Xbox One X?

[DanoS4]

With E3 around the corner, and the imminent launch of the no-cd Xbox One S, I’m debating if it’s worth punting some £500 (inc games, headset and live) on one.

As an ex-360 owner, I migrated to PC gaming (and will keep that going as well), but I’m just cynical that know big my luck, a new one will be announced as imminent (or realistically Christmas 19) just as I “add to basket” 😂

Any thoughts?

Dan

[Deep Thought]

IMHO there will always be a new console variant "just around the corner".

If you want a new console now, get one now. I got an XBox One X around November time and its genuinely fantastic.

It does best suit a 4K TV though, so worth bearing in mind.

[The_Jackal]

Only get one if there are 1 or 2 games you really want to play on it or xbox live?

[anonymous-user]

£500??? How many games are you buying. £350 will get you started.

[DanoS4]

Thanks for the replies. Wanted to explain the £500 comment:

Costs: £399 for a bundle with one game (Tom Clancy) may as well get the bundle as the game is “free”.
£40 xbox live
FIFA 19 - £25
COD 4 - £30
Headset - about £30

£500 ish.

Already got a 4k tv so no issues there.

Just didn’t want to blow that money when it’s not essential for me to buy it now (this is a whim purchase, but I’m also cautious with cash) especially with a new console on the horizon

Wasn’t as issue with the 360(s) as I bought as soon as they were released.

[The_Jackal]

The other reason to buy now is the One X/Live platform is very well matured and sorted and it just works as a console with no teething problems.
Unless you are itching to get on and play, give it a miss. 500 is a lot for an impulse purchase that will gather dust.

[Carl_Manchester]

DanoS4 said:

With E3 around the corner, and the imminent launch of the no-cd Xbox One S, I’m debating if it’s worth punting some £500 (inc games, headset and live) on one.

As an ex-360 owner, I migrated to PC gaming (and will keep that going as well), but I’m just cynical that know big my luck, a new one will be announced as imminent (or realistically Christmas 19) just as I “add to basket” ??

Any thoughts?

Dan

New consoles are coming but don’t expect to see the launch cycle start until E3 next year. Sony have jumped first with the PS5 pre-announcement but it won’t land this year.

[anonymous-user]

DanoS4 said:

Costs: £399 for a bundle with one game (Tom Clancy) may as well get the bundle as the game is “free”. - There are bundles with 3 games for £219
£40 xbox live - I believe this is now £50
FIFA 19 - £25
COD 4 - £30
Headset - about £30

£500 ish. -£360 ish

See comments above. Not sure what bundle you are planning on getting that is so expensive.

[stemll]

Elatino1 said:

DanoS4 said:

Costs: £399 for a bundle with one game (Tom Clancy) may as well get the bundle as the game is “free”. - There are bundles with 3 games for £219
£40 xbox live - I believe this is now £50
FIFA 19 - £25
COD 4 - £30
Headset - about £30

£500 ish. -£360 ish

See comments above. Not sure what bundle you are planning on getting that is so expensive.

If you can provide a link to a new Xbox One X for £219 I'd be very, very happy. Getting one for my son for his birthday in June and cheapest I can find is £379. Are you sure you're not quoting prices for a One S?

I know that an S will probably be more than good enough but knowing me I'll just spend forever thinking "should have got the X"

[Deep Thought]

stemll said:

Elatino1 said:

DanoS4 said:

Costs: £399 for a bundle with one game (Tom Clancy) may as well get the bundle as the game is “free”. - There are bundles with 3 games for £219
£40 xbox live - I believe this is now £50
FIFA 19 - £25
COD 4 - £30
Headset - about £30

£500 ish. -£360 ish

See comments above. Not sure what bundle you are planning on getting that is so expensive.

If you can provide a link to a new Xbox One X for £219 I'd be very, very happy. Getting one for my son for his birthday in June and cheapest I can find is £379. Are you sure you're not quoting prices for a One S?

I know that an S will probably be more than good enough but knowing me I'll just spend forever thinking "should have got the X"

He's quoting XBox One S prices for the console.

This seems to be about the best bundle deal at the min on the X

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-and-home-entertai...

but keep checking on www.hotukdeals.com

[anonymous-user]

My mistake. Yes Xbox one S. I can't see much difference in them looking at the specs.

[Deep Thought]

Elatino1 said:

My mistake. Yes Xbox one S. I can't see much difference in them looking at the specs.

Very different beasts.

4K graphics capability and the O/P already has a 4K TV, so that alone would make it a no brainer for me.

[anonymous-user]

With 8k out very soon and the games looking stunning in 1080p I guess it depends if you want to pay extra for something that will be outdated almost immediately.

[Deep Thought]

Elatino1 said:

With 8k out very soon and the games looking stunning in 1080p I guess it depends if you want to pay extra for something that will be outdated almost immediately.

Theres a big difference between 1080p games and 4k games.

We are a long way off 8k TVs being mainstream and even further off 8k gaming on home consoles. If ever.

Theres many many years of use from an X to be had.

Sorry you cant see that.

Edited by Deep Thought on Monday 22 April 16:55

[anonymous-user]

Sorry you believe that if you honestly do but almost as soon as the new Xbox two is released in 2020 they stop making games for the old console.

The xbox one is fine for this year but you have missed the boat of you want longevity of the models lifespan. 1080p still looks great anyway on a good tv.

I'd either get the cheap deal or wait 12-18months and get the new tech personally.

Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 22 April 20:10

Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 23 April 10:32

[Deep Thought]

Elatino1 said:

Sorry you believe that if you honestly do but almost as soon as the new Xbox two is released in 2020 they stop making games for the old console.

You seem to be under the illusion that XBox only make and support one console at a time. They dont. There is a tiered approach with a lower price and a higher price console. This has been the case since

• XBox / XBox 360,
• XBox 360 / XBox One (S),
• XBox One (S) / XBox One X,

and will once the XBox Two comes out, become

• XBox One X / XBox Two,

though it wouldnt surprise me if they kept the One S around too.

XBox Two is scheduled for a very late 2020 release. If history is anything to go by it will be Nov-ish 20 to grab the Christmas market, so a good 18 months away.

Chances are it will be around £500 for the base console. A Standalone One X at the moment is probably working out at just over £300. I would say by then the One X will be around £200-250.

And who says they stop making games as soon as a new console comes out? The XBox One X was released Nov 17. Some 18 months on, heres a list of all the NEW games scheduled for the S for this year - the console that according you they would have stopped making games for "pretty much immediately"?

https://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/release-da...

And relative to console lifespan?

• The XBox 360 had a lifespan of 11 years - 2005 to 2016

• The XBox One was released in November 2013 - so probably half way to 3/4 way through its lifespan.

• The XBox One X is a mere baby comparatively speaking, having only been released in Nov 2017.

Elatino1 said:

The 360 is fine for this year but you have missed the boat of you want longevity of the models lifespan. 1080p still looks great anyway on a good tv.

You seem to have got yourself confused again? The 360 is long dead.

You really havent seen an XBox One X in full flow on a big 4K TV to appreciate fully what it can do. I run mine on a 55 inch 4K TV in my study. Well worth the mere £100 or so i paid as a "premium" over a One S.

The One X is two years in to a lifecycle that may be 8-10 years. Buying one now is not "missing the boat" - its getting in now prices have dropped but early enough to take advantage of its capabilities.

Elatino1 said:

I'd either get the cheap deal or wait 12-18months and get the new tech personally.

The One S isnt "the cheap deal" - its the console thats it its twilight years. Its the one they'll stop making games for sooner rather than later. The One X, given the technology and capability it has is "the cheap deal". They can be got for around £300 ish once you factor in the value of any games bundle. I gave around £310 for mine last November.

And yes, somebody could wait 18 months for the new tech. But pay £500+ for it, limited games at launch and at full price, and then there'd be new tech on the horizon, so maybe best wait for it?

The O/P has told us they have a 4K TV. Spending £100ish more for the most powerful games console in the world to make use of that capability seems a no brainer to me.

Edited by Deep Thought on Monday 22 April 21:07

Edited by Deep Thought on Monday 22 April 21:13

[Trustmeimadoctor]

from the leaks so far there are 2 new boxes coming. Im happy enough so far using my release day one on a 4k tv .

[Deep Thought]

Trustmeimadoctor said:

from the leaks so far there are 2 new boxes coming. Im happy enough so far using my release day one on a 4k tv .

Yes, there will be a traditional console - the XBox Two and a cloud based device.

There is probably merit in upgrading from a One (S) to an X however its not that clear cut.

If someone doesnt have a console at all - as is the case for the O/P, I wouldnt be buying a new One S at this late stage in its lifespan though, for the sake of £100 or so to get an X

[iwantagta]

Deep Thought said:

Lots of sensible stuff about OneX having a lot of life left

I would add:
They are still making 360 games - FIFA19 lives on it!
OneX has a huge advantage in load speeds Vs XboxOne original & some against Xbox one S - https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-one-x-loading-...
When playing co-op multiplayer the other person starts games before you get in!

[DanoS4]

Thanks for you input guys. I’m glad it didn’t turn into a war
Yes, should I go for one, it won’t be the S at all. I have a high spec gaming pc, so hi res graphics are an expectation.
As stated I’ve already got a55” 4k tv, so it makes sense to take advantage of it.

Ironically I was hoping to buy one over the Easter break and we’ll, life got in the way. I’m now relatively busy until June/July time so the priorities might change.

I doubt I’d wait for Xb2, but will see how it goes.
Cheers

Dan