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Wall Mount for Xbox Series S (Mount The Console & Controller on Wall Near or Behind TV Left/Right), Wall Shelf Bracket Kit for XSS

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According to Liz Hamren, Head of Platform Engineering and Hardware for Xbox, the Series S delivers “four times the processing power of an Xbox One console". On paper, the figures are 4 TFLOPS of power for the Xbox Series S, compared with 12.15 TFLOPS for the Series X. But we wouldn’t write off the Xbox Series S just yet. While it does lose out on graphical power and resolution, it still has a range of features that will appeal to anyone looking to make the jump from, say, an Xbox One S. The Series S is "similar in CPU" to the Series X, but not identical. The Xbox Series X uses an 8-Core AMD Zen 2 CPU running at 3.8GHz (3.6GHz with SMT enabled) while the Series S uses the same CPU working at 3.6GHz (3.4GHz with SMT enabled). HideItMounts is another well-known console mount manufacturer. In the past, we’ve looked at their PS5 wall mount, and we liked it. For this reason, it was only logical to give their Xbox Series X/S wall mounts a look as well.

In practice, these features won't make themselves known if you've never had your hands on an Xbox Series X. You won't be juddering through the latest releases, and you won't experience significantly longer load times. However, because the Xbox Series S can't output at 4K resolution, your games won't look quite as crisp. That's not too large a pill to swallow if you don't have a 4K TV, of course, but if you have invested in a high quality TV for Xbox Series X, it might be worth holding out a little longer and investing in the main console. The 'X' is powered by a 52CU (compute unit) RDNA GPU running at 1.825GHz, while its cheaper sibling has a 20CU, 1.565GHz GPU. Gears 5 looks good too, even though it isn’t being rendered in true 4K. Compared with the Xbox Series X, the more powerful console delivers a picture with more ‘wow’ factor, but the Series S is by no means embarrassed. The on-screen detail is good enough, with decent texture on chiselled faces and war-torn body armour. Motion is stable, and there’s good insight in the shadows.The Xbox Series S isn’t perfect. The user interface feels a little dated for a next-gen console and there are still too many quirks when you want to use it as part of a proper home theatre system. While it won’t necessarily appeal to everyone, if you’re happy with what the Series S can offer, you won’t be disappointed. Though I've wanted the thing ever since it hit shelves, I've spent a long time thinking about whether or not I should actually buy it. On the one hand, I'm hopelessly addicted to drinking soda while gaming, and thought it would be pretty sweet to be able to just reach behind me to grab a cold Diet Pepsi out of a giant Xbox Series X instead of (gasp!) having to walk downstairs to the kitchen. But on the other, you can get similarly sized mini fridges for considerably less than the MSRP of the replica, which is positioned somewhat as a collector's item. I found it hard to justify spending that extra money, even though I'm a big Xbox fan. Many current-gen games offer a free next-gen upgrade, too. Although you obviously can't use the disc version thanks to Xbox Series S not coming with a disc drive, that's helpful if you own the games digitally.

Once you take the massive roster of games available on the brand's highly popular subscription service into account, the true value of that low price point becomes even clearer. The Xbox Series S is currently the cheapest way to play current-generation games, and offers the best cash to game hour ratio out of all the consoles currently available. Xbox has been pretty smart with the Xbox Series S – the price tag alone will be enough for some to give it serious consideration. However, if true 4K resolution gaming or playing 4K Blu-rays matters to you, it won’t even be on your radar.Detail on jerseys and boots is good. The reflections on player helmets are glossy and add polish to the presentation. The motion of the players, whether they’re walking slowly into formation or blitzing the opposing team, is stable and we don’t notice anything in the way of tearing, judder or artefacts. All three of these wall mounts have their own strengths and weaknesses. But which one is the right choice for your needs? When it comes to playing games on the Xbox Series S, it’s difficult to find a lot to grumble about for the money. While it’s not native 4K, what it does dish out is easy on the eye. Play Madden 21 and the intro video bursts into life with a colourful and vibrant display of NFL uniforms and impressive-looking stadia shots. Use with digital games only; console does not play physical discs. Use on Xbox Series S as content becomes available. 120 FPS: Requires supported content and display; use on Xbox Series S as content becomes available. 4K streaming: with select apps, see Xbox.com. Some apps require app provider-specific subscriptions and/or other requirements. Xbox Game Pass: Game catalogue varies over time ( xbox.com/gamepass). Halo Infinite: coming soon.

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