New hardware dominates the conversation, but older consoles aren’t done yet. From gaming PCs to Xbox, and PlayStation, last-generation favorites like the Xbox One S/X and PlayStation 4 Pro continue to offer compelling reasons to play—even alongside the Xbox Series S and PlayStation 5. A week away from Christmas of 2025, I’m seeing a pronounced appetite for used, lightly used, and like-new gaming devices. The trend mirrors the early pandemic period, when perceived supply constraints fueled a similar rush toward secondary markets. This might have to do with price increases and the fear of tariffs further increasing prices. Or is there something more? Table 1 sets the tone for a closely examined, detail-oriented discussion about the Xbox One S/X versus the series S/X. Table 1. Xbox One Vs One S Vs Series S Category Xbox One (Old) One S (with Blu-ray drive) One X Series S (Nov 2020) Starting Price Old - much...
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