Microsoft markets the Xbox Series S as a value pick for console gamers, running games at 1440p and up to 120 FPS. Its hardware may be a bit dated, and even the 512GB base model runs $500 after recent price hikes , but PCs arent cheap either now, as AI demand for computer hardware continues to drive consumer hardware prices ever higher. Even old GPUs are now valuable . But an Xbox is limited to gaming and media consumption, so it still makes sense to try and build a Series S equivalent in 2026....
