godslabrat Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 http://www.techtimes.com/articles/221430/20180220/xbox-one-x-s-to-get-1440p-gaming-resolution-support-soon.htm So what does this mean? Will the S model suppork 4k gaming soon? And will the X model have improved performance on 4K? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 What's a 1440p monitor? Is that a common resolution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilnick Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 What's a 1440p monitor? Is that a common resolution? For computer monitors it is. The price point for these monitors fall between a 1080p monitor and a 4k/uhd/2160p monitor. I don't think there are any televisions with that resolution though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Good on MS for doing this, although I'd guess not many people with 1440p displays are doing a lot of console gaming on them. Still, the more options and flexibility, the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercylon Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I think it is still quite common for computer monitors, especially gaming ones as they can go up to pretty high refresh rates. Are there 4K monitors that go above 60 mhz? Maybe so, but they would probably be more expensive. It is also a nice sweet spot resolution for monitors that are around 27-28 inches; we have some of these at work for image processing, and the extra desktop space is nice. As for the Xbox One S, I think the games are upscaled to 4K, but it does not render them at 4K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 I think it is still quite common for computer monitors, especially gaming ones as they can go up to pretty high refresh rates. Are there 4K monitors that go above 60 mhz? Maybe so, but they would probably be more expensive. It is also a nice sweet spot resolution for monitors that are around 27-28 inches; we have some of these at work for image processing, and the extra desktop space is nice. As for the Xbox One S, I think the games are upscaled to 4K, but it does not render them at 4K. Yeah, I've got a 4k tv, so I actually could make use of the X model. Unless somehow they squeeze 4k rendering out of the S, and I'm not sure what the motivation to do that would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Well, it might up convert images to 4k, or even let you play 4k movies, but I doubt you'll get the extra goodies, higher definition textures, etc, as the system would still need to process that. If given the option I would NOT be DL ing all that HD crap, not on my I internet anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Yeah, I've got a 4k tv, so I actually could make use of the X model. Unless somehow they squeeze 4k rendering out of the S, and I'm not sure what the motivation to do that would be. A couple of games are actually already in 4K on the S, but there's just no way it will have the processing to do the majority of what the X does with 4K content. Really the S's 4K is meant for video, not gaming. I don't think there's anything they could do to change that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Salamon Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I'm in the process of getting a 4K disc player and seeing as the PS4 Pro isn't compatible with 4K discs, I'm looking at an Xbox One S or an Xbox One X. I don't even want to step inot the 4K Disc Player section... if there's a game system that does it, the other players are useless to me. Anyway, now that I'm down to the S vs X decision, what should I get? I understand the price difference and power but being a PS4 player this generation (360 last gen) I don't really follow much in the Xbox realm this time around. There are some cool games I'm looking forward to that are Xbox exclusives but the main thing I want to do on the new Xbox is re-play Fallout 3 and New Vegas and pickup Fallout 4 (finished it on PS4... but play it again? Sure!). What my online reading has explained to me is it seems like they've upped the graphics for Fallout 3 and 4 for the X. That's cool but is it really just upgraded visuals? Or will there be better draw distances etc as well? It's funny what a Star Wars release in 4K will do to me... but that's ok. I always look forward to a new system purchase. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 I'm in the process of getting a 4K disc player and seeing as the PS4 Pro isn't compatible with 4K discs, I'm looking at an Xbox One S or an Xbox One X. I don't even want to step inot the 4K Disc Player section... if there's a game system that does it, the other players are useless to me. Anyway, now that I'm down to the S vs X decision, what should I get? I understand the price difference and power but being a PS4 player this generation (360 last gen) I don't really follow much in the Xbox realm this time around. There are some cool games I'm looking forward to that are Xbox exclusives but the main thing I want to do on the new Xbox is re-play Fallout 3 and New Vegas and pickup Fallout 4 (finished it on PS4... but play it again? Sure!). What my online reading has explained to me is it seems like they've upped the graphics for Fallout 3 and 4 for the X. That's cool but is it really just upgraded visuals? Or will there be better draw distances etc as well? It's funny what a Star Wars release in 4K will do to me... but that's ok. I always look forward to a new system purchase. lol I'm in a similar quandary. What it seems like is, after you do all the thinking... there's no reason to get the X model if you don't have a 4K TV, and no reason (aside from price) to get the S model if you do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 If you can afford it, get the X. I get emails multiple times a week from Microsoft about a game that is enhanced for Xbox One X, including frame rate, draw distance, and other features. So you not only get better 4K HDR gaming, but also performance improvements. The S only gives HDR gaming on select games and few other improvements. If you don't plan to play games on your 4K TV, then the S is fine, since it plays 4K HDR discs and digital video just as well. I'm quite happy with the X. It's incredibly small and quiet, especially considering how much power it packs. They really did trump the PS4 Pro with it (although I obviously like that system too). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Salamon Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I'm in a similar quandary. What it seems like is, after you do all the thinking... there's no reason to get the X model if you don't have a 4K TV, and no reason (aside from price) to get the S model if you do. Well I did get the 4k tv earlier this year so it seems like it comes down to a matter of price... and right now the system come with my choice of game (Sea of Thieves or Far Cry 5 or some other options as well). If you can afford it, get the X. I get emails multiple times a week from Microsoft about a game that is enhanced for Xbox One X, including frame rate, draw distance, and other features. So you not only get better 4K HDR gaming, but also performance improvements. The S only gives HDR gaming on select games and few other improvements. If you don't plan to play games on your 4K TV, then the S is fine, since it plays 4K HDR discs and digital video just as well. I'm quite happy with the X. It's incredibly small and quiet, especially considering how much power it packs. They really did trump the PS4 Pro with it (although I obviously like that system too). Actually the tv I bought is 90% gaming and 10% Netflix/dvds etc. So the X seems to be the one to get. I have a shelf in the entertainment centre and an HDMI port available for it so it seems like the way to go. Another bonus is that the X is black and will look nice with all the other systems in my centre. One of the early drawbacks for the S was the fact that it is white (I know it's petty but it was a small negative for me personally). I was thinking about getting a PS4 pro but the lack of a 4K drive seems kind of bizarre but I still have my standard PS4 and the HDR support is pretty cool as it is. Thanks for the input... I'm going to go with the Xbox One X then... Cup Head should be one of the first titles I get other than the 'pack in'. I always enjoy getting a new system! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I get emails multiple times a week from Microsoft about a game that is enhanced for Xbox One X I was pleasantly surprised to see Read Dead Redemption got a 4K update a few days ago. It's like nostalgia for back when the Xbox 360 was top dog. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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