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The size of the console is one of the most overrated aspects
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When it comes to home consoles that will sit under my TV 99.9% of the time, low noise and good thermals are way more important to me than size. I like the original Xbox One because I can't hear it at all when it's on, my PS4 is a different story. External power bricks are definitely a pain though.
Yeah, definitely dig the dimensions of the Wii & Wii U. Anything bigger is a no thanks from me.
This.
Less is 'more' essentially. It's why the only way I would've went PC is because ITX motherboards and cases are more accessible now. Never been a fan of huge PC towers. Don't care what's said about it. I don't dig that.
I had no qualms with the original console, but the power brick just messed everything up.
And expensive. All those things certainly contribute to its price. So if the next Xbox is less powerfu or more expensive than ps5 but has those qualities, will it win over gamers?
I don't know. I look at my Xbone and my Wii U next to each other in my entertainment cabinet, and even though I equally never touch either console, I have a stronger urge to get rid of my Xbone mostly because of how much room it takes up compared to the Wii U. With that being said, I did buy both consoles, so clearly size didn't matter back then.
Both the Wii and Wii U are good looking consoles. when laying flat. Not so attractive standing up IMO. The Xbox One S looks nice too. The PS4 is an ugly, weirdly shaped machine.
I mean it's definitely not a huge issue and wouldn't stop me from buying something, but the aesthetic and size of the console counts for something. I live with a non gamer and I don't think she would really like a massive box with XTREME GAMER aesthetic sitting under the TV. I can appreciate how the X1X looks like an electronic device that an adult would use. Maybe it's silly, but anything that doesn't create a man cave aesthetic is a plus to me.
Oh it does. Xbox one X would not have more power, be quieter if not for the neat and quite hard thermal engineering that went into it.
Just a heatsink and a fan pushing air where you « think » it makes senses is.. lazy nowadays with all the thermal finite element softwares.
It's unfair to compare console designs and sizes when some consoles have internal power supplies, and some have external power supplies.
For this reason, Playstation consoles should receive praise and extra points because AFAIK they've always had internal power supplies. What you see is what you get. No extra power bricks that you need to hide away, just ready to go.
The worst offender to this point of discussion is the original XBOX ONE. That thing was not only monstrous in size and poor design, but it ALSO came with an external power supply. SMH Microsoft.
The Wii U was a terrible console in pretty much all aspects, especially size and design. It was just long and ugly to look at from the top. Not only that but it came with that stupid tablet controller AND had a bunch of external power supplies; one for the console, one for the gamepad. Oh man, what a mess.
I still own one.
For this reason, Playstation consoles should receive praise and extra points because AFAIK they've always had internal power supplies. What you see is what you get. No extra power bricks that you need to hide away, just ready to go.
The worst offender to this point of discussion is the original XBOX ONE. That thing was not only monstrous in size and poor design, but it ALSO came with an external power supply. SMH Microsoft.
Ew.
The Wii U was a terrible console in pretty much all aspects, especially size and design. It was just long and ugly to look at from the top. Not only that but it came with that stupid tablet controller AND had a bunch of external power supplies; one for the console, one for the gamepad. Oh man, what a mess.
I still own one.
This all day everyday.
As someone who games with headphones in the same room as my partner, having my PS4 sound like a plane taking off really annoys her while she's watching tv :(
Dont mind size, but it has to be sleek and nice. Priginal xbox one was so ugly and bulky.
As long as its nic , relatively quiet, and it doesnt have a massive power brick then im all good
As long as its nic , relatively quiet, and it doesnt have a massive power brick then im all good
Agreed,
Though I admit going from the the original Xbox One to the Xbox One X was nice but mainly because everything fit on my shelf nicer. Once its set up IDGAF.
Though I admit going from the the original Xbox One to the Xbox One X was nice but mainly because everything fit on my shelf nicer. Once its set up IDGAF.
It's not "lazy". It's convenience. They want save more money for more revenue. :/ The xbox one X is 100 buck more expensive. Should appears an insignificant difference but it gives to MS more space to cover the built cost compared the Pro. And a full year earliest for the Pro release implies more cost compared the X.
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I'd take a larger system if it meant no noise, aka the opposite of my old PS4 Pro.
However, the Xbox One X kinda proves that a console can be nice, compact, AND QUIET (even when playing an enhanced game).
However, the Xbox One X kinda proves that a console can be nice, compact, AND QUIET (even when playing an enhanced game).
Smaller is better aesthetically. But noise and performance are more important. PS4 was brilliant in every way except noise.
I like bringing my consoles to friends' places, so I like it when I can easily carry it along.
This is also why I built my current computer to be a mini-ITX form factor, it's the size of a huge shoebox and I can actually carry the whole thing in a bag. The only thing is that when I upgraded to a GTX 1070 from a 970, it became quite a bit heavier...
This is also why I built my current computer to be a mini-ITX form factor, it's the size of a huge shoebox and I can actually carry the whole thing in a bag. The only thing is that when I upgraded to a GTX 1070 from a 970, it became quite a bit heavier...
People have limited space. Big size generally feels like phoned in design.
Thiz made the thread worth it.
Thiz made the thread worth it.
My pc is my console/media device and its huge. No one need to complain if their console is big unless they are moving around a lot with it.
Smaller the better for home consoles IMO.
Upgraded my XB1 original to the XB1S a few months ago and it looks and fits SO much better on my home theater shelf than the old one. Plus it doesn't have the GIANT power brick anymore which saves even more space.
I still remember how insane the PS2 slim was when it was announced. Once of the coolest shrunk down console versions I've ever seen, it was like going from a SNES to a SNES Classic.
Yes, at the end of the day if you have the space to fit the console, it really doesn't matter. But space is kind of a premium these days for me, so bring on the smaller consoles!
Frankly, I wish I'd even gone with an ITX motherboard and case, I still have a ton of room in my mATX (no interest in doing multiple GPUs and my low profile heatsink works quite well). Only problem was I'd have needed to get a smaller PSU to fit an ITX case, and I just got a new one not long before my mATX builld.
Upgraded my XB1 original to the XB1S a few months ago and it looks and fits SO much better on my home theater shelf than the old one. Plus it doesn't have the GIANT power brick anymore which saves even more space.
I still remember how insane the PS2 slim was when it was announced. Once of the coolest shrunk down console versions I've ever seen, it was like going from a SNES to a SNES Classic.
Yes, at the end of the day if you have the space to fit the console, it really doesn't matter. But space is kind of a premium these days for me, so bring on the smaller consoles!
I went from a mid-sized tower to a mATX build last winter and I definitely prefer the smaller size for my PC. Fits much nicer next to my TV than my old one did.
Frankly, I wish I'd even gone with an ITX motherboard and case, I still have a ton of room in my mATX (no interest in doing multiple GPUs and my low profile heatsink works quite well). Only problem was I'd have needed to get a smaller PSU to fit an ITX case, and I just got a new one not long before my mATX builld.
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I don't get why the Xbone got so much criticism for it. Once you plug it in, you throw the brick in the back of your setup and it collects dust. What is the issue?
Why would you be looking at a console from the top more than 10% of the time?
And it's shape + low weight made it great for transporting.
And yet, I'm not sure anyone would actually prefer an OG Xbone over an S. The S is probably one of the nicer looking game consoles, but then that's not saying much since most of them are gaudy in the looks department. At least the OG Xbone had the decency to look like a VHS/DVD hybrid player.
I care that I can keep it in my house and move it around. So if a console is bigger the base model PS4 then fuck that.
When you turn the lights off (or you know, actually playing a game), you're left with function over form.
Size matters, when the Xbox One launched the very size of it was too large for set up I could create at the time. I would've needed to purchases an additional piece of furniture to house it since the PS4 was just barely small enough to fit as it was.
Actually, a small fan makes far more noise than a big fan. My Noctua NH-D14 proves it.
What? Noctua proves it by rotating at lower RPMs as well as having a design that's built around quieter operation. Fan size most definitely matters, but that's not the sole contributing factor. There are plenty of 140mm fans that are noisy as shit (such as the default Kraken fans I replaced with Noctuas), just like there are some that are 120mm that are much quieter. Do you honestly believe that in either scenario a console developer would opt for a quieter, more efficient fan? Nope.
I used to keep my consoles in an entertainment center behind smoked glass, so it generally didn't matter what they looked like. Now I have a white XB1S out in the living room in an open air unit, and it looks great, it's the smallest device out there (especially sitting by the amp and turntable), and runs quiet. I don't want to sound hyperbolic, but the 1S/1X are engineering marvels IMO. They really nailed it in pretty much all aspects after the misstep of the original XB1 (and the 1X addresses the previous performance issues).
