Starfield Performance Review: Xbox Series S Holds Its Own Against Series X

The Xbox Series S has proven itself capable of running Bethesda’s latest single-player RPG, Starfield, according to reviews. The console, released in 2020, has often been a topic of discussion regarding its compatibility with the more powerful Xbox Series X and whether it would hold back developers in creating games for the Series X.

In a performance review for Starfield, all three versions of the game were tested, including the Xbox Series S. Like its counterpart, the Series S version of Starfield is locked at 30 frames per second, and it manages to maintain that framerate consistently. Michael Thompson, a reviewer, praised the Series S for delivering almost identical performance to the Series X, indicating that the team behind the console worked hard to ensure it did not suffer in comparison to its bigger brother.

However, there are some minor issues with the Series S version of Starfield. Both console versions experience occasional stuttering, particularly during combat and when exploring larger cities. The framerate may drop to the mid-20s at worst, but it is only brief and does not make the game unplayable. The streaming and loading stutter was slightly worse on the Series S compared to the Series X, but it is still manageable.

Last year, Microsoft acknowledged the memory limitations of the Xbox Series S and announced a performance boost to free up additional megabytes of memory. This boost aimed to address the concerns raised by developers who found it challenging to optimize games for the Series S due to these limitations.

Starfield will be available for some players starting tomorrow. For more information, readers can refer to the full performance review or the written review. Additionally, IGN offers guides for those embarking on their Starfield journey.

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How does the Xbox Series S perform in comparison to the Series X when playing Bethesda’s Starfield?

The Xbox Series S has proven itself more than capable of handling Bethesda’s highly anticipated RPG, Starfield, according to glowing reviews. Since its release in 2020, this console has been a subject of debate, with many wondering if it would hold back game developers compared to its more powerful counterpart, the Xbox Series X.

In a recent performance review for Starfield, all three versions of the game were put to the test, including the Xbox Series S. And the results? Impressive, to say the least. Just like the Series X, the Series S version of Starfield maintains a locked 30 frames per second, delivering a consistently smooth performance. Michael Thompson, one of the reviewers, commended the Series S for its near-identical performance to the Series X, suggesting that the console’s creators put in the hard work to ensure it wouldn’t be overshadowed by its bigger sibling.

That being said, there are a few minor hiccups with the Series S version. Both console versions experience occasional stuttering, particularly during combat and when exploring larger cities. At worst, the framerate may briefly drop to the mid-20s, but it doesn’t render the game unplayable. While the Series S fared slightly worse in terms of streaming and loading stutter compared to the Series X, it’s still manageable.

Last year, Microsoft acknowledged the memory limitations of the Xbox Series S and announced a performance boost to free up additional megabytes of memory. This boost was aimed at addressing concerns raised by developers who found it challenging to optimize games for the Series S due to these restrictions.

Starfield will finally hit the shelves tomorrow, and fans can’t wait to delve into this epic adventure. For more detailed information, readers can check out the full performance review or the written review. And if you’re planning to embark on your own Starfield journey, IGN has got you covered with their helpful guides.

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