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The tiny white console might resemble a smart household speaker oreven a toaster.
So what’s the deal with this recent hate appearing on social media for my favorite little gaming box?

My Xbox Series S and Steam Deck are the primary reason I’m still gaming.
Is this plucky console holding gaming back?
Microsoft targets resolutions around 1080p on the Xbox Series S for most games, prioritizing a stable framerate instead.
It’s easy to jump on the bandwagon, but I don’t buy into this recent hate.

The Xbox Series S could sneak into most living rooms with its subtle, modern aesthetic.
To be clear, I’m not trying to shame anyone still using their older consoles.
I see similar criticisms thrown toward the Steam Deck, too.
However, you’ll need a capable power supply to back up a high-end GPU.

Cyberpunk 2077 targets 60 FPS in performance mode on Xbox Series S.
Oh, and a matching CPU if you don’t want a bottleneck.
It’s simply too convenient and hasn’t caused any upsets since the day I brought it home.

More than a glorified SEGA Game Gear, the Steam Deck is a capable travel-sized PC.

No playtime tracker, but this Edge-in-disguise method is otherwise perfect.

Zotac’s RTX 4090 AMP Extreme AIRO retails for $1,699. I wish I was joking.



















