I used to game on consoles when I was in school. My first console was Atari 8400 and my last console was PS2. After that, I played on PC for the next 4-5 years. Since then, I've not been gaming. Recently found time in life so decided to get back to it. With launch of new generation of consoles and ever-increasing prices of GPU and continuous product revision and updates in PC world, I stuck to console side. Opted for a pre-owned XBOX Series S because 1080P 60FPS is enough for me right now, and I do not even have a 4K 120Hz display at the moment. Plus, there are a lot of games from the previous generation that I haven't played, so Series S was the most cost-efficient option from this point too. Now, through my other thread about consoles, I was able to clear my doubts regarding network-less operation of the console. In this thread, I want to know about some Dos and Don'ts and tips and tricks and must have accessories for it.
1. I'll be needing a battery for the controller. What would be a durable and cost-effective option; rechargeable AA batteries from Duracell or 3rd party compatible battery pack?
2. Suggest me a good HDMI Audio extractor so that I may feed the game audio to my stereo setup. Would the new HDMI 2.1/2.2 standards play spoilsport in this?
3. What are my options for increasing storage of the device? Are 3rd party external hard disks compatible with it? What are the Pros and Cons of external HDDs, Platter and SSDs both?
4. Is the Game Pass subscription necessary? Does the trick of topping multiple Gold passes with an Ultimate trial one still holds?
1. I'll be needing a battery for the controller. What would be a durable and cost-effective option; rechargeable AA batteries from Duracell or 3rd party compatible battery pack?
2. Suggest me a good HDMI Audio extractor so that I may feed the game audio to my stereo setup. Would the new HDMI 2.1/2.2 standards play spoilsport in this?
3. What are my options for increasing storage of the device? Are 3rd party external hard disks compatible with it? What are the Pros and Cons of external HDDs, Platter and SSDs both?
4. Is the Game Pass subscription necessary? Does the trick of topping multiple Gold passes with an Ultimate trial one still holds?