The Red Dead Redemption xbox one x vs s buying decision

So been a long while since I posted here but looking for thoughts and advice.

First off am a PC gamer and all my gaming is on my PC

However Red Dead looks ace so thinking of getting a console.

Microsoft wins over PlayStation (ever so slightly) for me with it having a UHD blu ray player forza horizon and some games bought you get a PC and Xbox version

But the question is should I get the X? It is better but costs more and I can only see myself playing Forza Horizon and Red Dead on it really. But these are the two games that look the best on it too

So is it worth the extra and get the X even though it won't be played on much or get the S.

Should mention have a 4K TV

And should I buy it now or wait for Black Friday

Right now currys has the bundle with forza horizon, red dead, tekken 7 & project cars 2

X - £400

S - £229

Argggh help someone I can't seem to make up my mind

Yes, wait for Black Friday. And it depends if you want to play your games under 1080p or in (mostly) 4k

You can play every single Xbox game you mentioned except red dead on your PC. Why are you going with an Xbox?

Is the cross play feature that important that you'll buy a whole console for it, when you can just play it on your PC?

I'm not telling you how to spend your money, of course, I'm just confused with your OP.

To answer your question, the S has subpar visual performance on modern titles. Red dead on the S even dips below 1080p. That would look bad on a 4ktv, especially since they tend to come in big sizes (low ppi). I'd go for the X bundle.

Get the pro game looks fine on it and playstation has better games then the xbox this gen. I loved xbox during the 360 days I skipped it this gen

X is the better version graphically but PS4 will have exclusive content and dlc first.

@XVision84: should have mentioned tekken and project cars are just part of the bundle and I'll sell them as I already have them on the PC

Cool so the X is winning over the S

Yeah the PlayStation definitely has games that won't ever come on PC but I am also looking to get a UHD player and the xbox has it and most of the PS exclusives aren't must haves for me

The rumors are pretty compelling that RDR2 is coming to PC. So you probably needn't buy either. That being said, my vote would be for a PS4 Pro because it offers more games you can't already play. If you gotta have an Xbox because of friends or such, I'd vote for the X1X

Idk if it makes sense to get an X for just one game. A Pro would have lower fidelity but be less redundant

Why the hell would you buy a Xbox if you have a PC? Ok UHD player but if I were you I would either wait for the PC RDR2 version or get a PS4 since it will at least provide you more variety than the Xbox and get a separate UHD player.

Your prices are in pounds, do they have Black Friday sales in the UK?

If you only get one console get a PS4 Pro hand down. If you want to best console setup get a Pro and an X with a Switch for portability. :) This is the easy answer.

If you really like the 4K player and Horizon like you say you do, then an X will do you good.

Because he doesn't have a PC.

How about this; Buy a Dedicated UHD player for around $100-$150 and just wait for RDR2 to come out on PC.

There, i just saved you $350.

@crozon: If you have a 4k TV, and want to play rdr2....x1x is the best place to play it on. No discussion. As mentioned elsewhere, the graphics are native 4k, and showcase the consoles capabilities awesomely.

The uhd drive is a bonus, and the whole thing is so much quieter than the pro.

See if you can find a deal on black Friday, if not get it anyway.

Now vamoose pardner.....

@drlostrib: Black Friday is everywhere.

@drlostrib: @FinalFighters:

Ahhh yeah but UHD players here are about £120 so maybe then buy the S for £229 and get a console and forza and red for £90 more than just a UHD player

Means I can play forza on my PC at full wack and play red dead is low res and wait for the inevitable PC version

Also I keep buying consoles for rockstar games, PS2 for san andreas and ps3 for gta iv

Also never finished them on consoles and ended up buying the PC version when it would eventually come out and finish it there

Yeah we have black friday here too

@crozon: yeah buy the Xbox S - its around the same price as a uhd player

I don't know what your budget is but if one of the main reasons is for RDR2 and you value graphics, then definitely make the effort to get the X as the graphical difference is quite significant, with FH4 as well.

Get the PS4 Pro instead.

You can play forza on PC.

First, that bundle seems like a great deal. You are getting an X, Forza Horizon, read dead, tekken 7 and project cars 2 for only $400? That just seems like a phenomenal deal to me. Usually black Friday deals are the best but that deal right there might be close and you don't have to wait.

If I were you I wouldn't worry about the S. Yes it's super cheap but you're not going to enjoy the results. It's not that the graphics are bad it's just that the X feels like you're playing on a powerful PC. That's how it feels to me and I am an avid PC gamer with hundreds of games on my Steam, Origin and GoG accounts. It's just a high quality high end PC image it pumps out, it's incredible for a console. Even though it runs the games at 30, the image quality is so good it feels more stable and solid gameplay experience than ordinary S graphics doing 30.

Final point, you have a 4k television. I am sure you are always hunting for the best possible content that takes full advantage of the beautiful display. Why in the world would you want to get a 1080p Xbox One S when you can get a 4k Xbox One X that will take great advantage of your 4k screen?

Well **** I don't know. X has 4K RDR/RDR2 and an UHD drive, but there are better dedicated players. PRO has the awesome exclusives, but it can be noisy and lacks the UHD drive + RDR2 looks worse on it. Definitely don't get the S, just don't. I got both, but don't game on PC currently.

Pc + ps4 pro best combo

I would skip both and wait for PC myself, the S will play it at 800p and the X is overpriced for just one game.

Go big or go home.

Only Mighty X1X 4K RDR2 BC MonsterBox MasterRace will do.

You can thank me in the morning. :P

Xbox One X is the only correct answer here.

@crozon: Get the One X. I still have an OG One for the kids playroom, and had an One S (before getting a One X), and the One X (for my den) performs leagues better.

Based on your post, OP. I'd wait till Black Friday. But as it is, I'd go w/ the S. Go w/ the cheaper option since your mileage will be minimum.

Why anyone wouldn't pay the extra $100 for a hobby they enjoy makes no sense to me. If you can't afford it save for it. If your going to but an Xbox buy an X. Same with the PS4 go with the Pro.

I was in the same situation.

It didn't take long to find the answer. Get a PRO if you have a gaming PC better than a x1x then their is no need to own one not even for RDR2.

DO not listen to the fanboys... Look at the videos online on your 4K tv comparing the consoles, the difference is not huge at all, they just exaggerate because they are fanboys and that's just what they do.

Also as a movie enthusiast... 4K bluray is DOA, 90%+ of movies to this day are still mastered for 2048x1080 so a 4K bluray player aside from HDR which is rarely done right offers nothing the extra, the bit rate and resolution goes to complete waste.

With a Pro you are getting a library of games you can't play on PC... With a X you get a slightly sharper looking RDR2 (watch the comparisons on your 4K TV).

I find it hilarious how console fanboys argue over a slightly sharper image with the same settings and framerate's.... Then down play PC gaming.

I'd get the X. Might as well get the best experience you can.

Plus you can play Ninja Gaiden in 4K.

The game looks unreal on my X. Prettiest game I have ever seen!

@Grey_Eyed_Elf: The downplay might have e something to do with the fact that the game he wants isn't on pc.

He also wants Forza, and like me he wants the full 4k experience with movies. Pro doesn't offer that.

PS4 Pro looks garbage compared to X. Get it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzi_Na-_bkk

So the option is the X or the S and people are saying get the Pro? SWs at it's finest

Again he's saying the option is X or the S. The Pro wasn't brought into the equation. Hard to understand? I'm guessing el tormented is teaching reading skills here