We gotta admit, the xScreen attachment for Xbox Series S looks a great bit of kit. Sure, you still need a power outlet to plug and play so it's not a 100% portable system, but the idea of having the screen right there, attached to the box is oddly appealing.
Well, if it's appealing to you too then, good news. The screen attachment starts shipping in "late Feb 2022", and pre-orders have been open for some time. Oh, and manufacturer UPspec Gaming has dropped a launch trailer to give us the latest look at its Series S screen attachment.
It's looking mighty sleek indeed, and honestly, we really want to try one and see how this thing works. If the xScreen is news to you, then here's a few of its key details, straight from UPspec Gaming:
- 11.6" IPS screen
- 1080p 60hz resolution
- Integrated stereo speakers
- Built-in controls for screen settings and volume
- Cable-free attachment solution - only original Xbox power cable required
- Optional cross-hair overlay for use in FPS games
- HDMI-CEC Xbox power off function on screen close to prevent overheating
- Ability to swap colored latches (optional accessory)
- Optional "stand-mode" orientation using stand feet (optional accessory)
- Custom carry case enables transport of everything you need in the smallest possible form factor (optional accessory)
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Where would you use the Xbox Series S xScreen? Let us know below.
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Certainly adds more functionality to an already great little console. With its 1080p screen too, it should look great as most games are 1080p or better.
Of course, screen quality itself will make/break this product line as it does seem 'high' for a 'small' screen. Doesn't appear to offer HDR or 120hz either, maybe not VRR either so maybe 'too much' considering its the same price as a Series S...
What a brill idea. Hope it has a tv-out connection. Well done m$. Do one for the xsx and I might buy one myself (tho I have an xsx anyway).
I have a ps2 slim with a screen and it’s a cracking idea. I can’t justify a SS on top of my SX. It looks great though.
The S will go down as one of the greatest consoles in the history of gaming.
Too expensive for me to justify personally but this looks so cool!
This is completely unnecessary. Who is really going to buy one of these?
@ymo1965 The XSX isn’t as compact as the XSS though, it’s too big and cumbersome in comparison and wouldn’t be appealing for those who want to game on the go. I’d rather get a Razer Kishi for my iPhone instead.
@MaccaMUFC Yeh, I was toying with getting something like a Kishi. Saw the recent MG-X Pro, but that looks a little big and wide for me lol.
https://www.purexbox.com/news/2022/01/hardware-review-nacon-mg-x-pro-an-excellent-xbox-cloud-gaming-controller
There are some pretty decent portable gaming monitors out there. I've found 4k 60hz, 2k 144hz, 1080p/60hz/hdr/freesync. At equal or lower prices.
@ymo1965 g-story has one for the xbox series x, as well as the series s.
@__jamiie I have a second screen, im a weird one, although I didnt get this. I like to game while I watch tv/movies. It's like people who look at their phones, while watching tv. Except I game, instead of surf.
Have they ever released input delay numbers? The lack thereof and abundance of "family scenes" in the commercial make me think it'll be pretty middling.
That said, what a rad add-on for family gaming.
@ymo1965 I think the size will depend on the phone your using? I wonder if I could use my AirPods or my Xbox Wireless Headset with them seeing as I’d have to use them via Bluetooth with the newer phones having no audio input jack.
I saw that review of the MG-X Pro but I’ve held the Kishi before and liked it so if I was going to get something like that then I’d buy that unless MS brought out their own official game/phone controller.
I don't think it looks cool at all. Screen isn't big enough. Can't get over the hurdle of having its own power source. Too expensive. ect.
Honestly, I'm just going to have to wait for Game Pass on Switch so I can play games portably.
@__jamiie Kids , My son is between his grandparents and home all of the time, takes his Xbox everywhere and it’s a pain in the ass, this is perfect for him, also sometimes he wants to sit with me and my setup whilst we play late, again a pain in the ass moving everything, I can think of a dozen ways this would suit a family life.
@Zochmenos yes, they've disclosed that information to backers. I'm one of them. Nothing out of the ordinary compared to your traditional gaming monitors. He's showcased Doom and the likes, and the input latency looks great.
@isturbo1984 it doesn't require additional power, it's drawing that from the console itself - hence only needing the original power cord (unlike those G Story branded attachable screens, too many cords🤮)
@Metalder Oh, okay. That's nice. That's not as bad as I originally thought. Ben worded his article weird. Again.
@Metalder I've heard the bit about Doom once before. What are the numbers, if you don't mind?
@isturbo1984 yeah, I honestly think it's great. Seriously, it turns the Series S into a little beastly "gaming laptop" - new gen & retro gaming galore.
Had something like this for GameCube.
@Metalder Thats exactly the vibe I get, a "gaming laptop."
This smells like a clearance item in 2yrs.
Looks like a cool little gadget till you see the price and you realize you could get something bigger and better for half the price...
They had these for the PSOne, GameCube, PS2. Then I'm assuming that they stopped being made as there wasn't a market for them.
And now they're back for Series S for an insane price. Just seems mad.
@__jamiie you should check out the prices from other manufacturers like G Story, particularly the XSX.
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