Gooday Gaming Guests - The Evolution of the Xbox One with Splash of Storage Info

Episode Date: November 21, 2024

After a TB comes PB.

Alright so today we're going to talk about Xbox Ones. I was doing some testing some Xbox One lens assemblies. The lenses inside of the Xbox One and as I say pretty much all the time the lens in there is the same on the 1540, the S1681 and the X1787 and also I believe the Series X as well. So the whole drive is basically the same, just those front pins are different depending on which model you have. You always have to remember on the X you have to have the four pin to line up with the four pin holes in order to put it in the bottom case. So there's 1, 2, 3, three four so the 1540 is the original there's a few different board models in them revisions rather then then there

was the s16 a1 which had so many issues 1540 is probably the most reliable. The S1681 had tons and tons of issues. I remember one time I got 70 at a load. Every one of them had some sort of problem. Mostly hard drives with those. More so hard drives. You know, HDMI ports, stuff like that. Then you get to go to the DX, the 1787.

Those are an overheat nightmare. Again, so many issues with those. I've gotten so many. And there's all kinds of little booby traps inside of them to take them apart. And then there's a front USB connection that you have to take off first carefully. If you don't, you rip it. So I used to sell those a lot because buyers would just pull them off

and not pay attention and rip it. Sometimes you rip it right off the connection. And there's two connections for those. One's got a little center pin and one does not. And one does not fit the other. So again, I used to go through so many of the X's. 1787. And the biggest, funniest thing about everything about those is

that the Project Scorpio that came out basically you're just paying for the top cover because everything inside the Project Scorpio is exactly the same as a regular X 1787 there is absolutely no difference so that's kind of a little bit trick I'll try to make it because every X1787 has a Scorpio, Scorpion on the motherboard. They're all the same. So those two models, boy, did I get so many parts to sell off of those over the years. And then the Series S came out. I got that when it first came out. Paid eBay prices.

Took it all apart. And then it made things a lot better. Because there was no more drive. So the mechanical disk drives in the S often failed. Or had a bad system on it. Therefore giving you a black screen screen many times it could be the video chip on the x 1787 the overheating was mostly always the video chip that would go i think it's ic timer or something so those were always always uh black screen but once in a while

it could be the hard drive so you can always try the hard drive first because if you get a bad hard drive or if you have no hard drive or the system is bad you'll just get a black screen but those overheated I've taken some of those apart that was so burnt up inside the metal was so heat burnt people just leave them on all the time so it's the mechanical hard drives were always the failure so even now i say if you have a mechanical hard drive and you can afford to get a solid straight and they've come much cheaper now just chuck out your mechanical for a xbox one you have to do put the system on it which requires a computer it's a little bit of a work to do um but once you learn how to do it you can make your own hard

drive get yourself like a two terabyte solid state drive go on youtube learn how to put the system on it you gotta download some files and do some stuff and then make your own and get rid of the mechanical hard drive because it's going to fail eventually as they all do so so once a series came out the series s i had one of those for a while and then i got a series x2 right around the same time that the uh ps5 came out. The original PS5. All three of them I paid eBay prices when they first came out. Back then I could kind of afford it. Not anymore.

So I took each one of them apart. Again, they're so much easier. And my X, I kept my X for a little bit of a while. That has a hard drive. I mean, not a hard drive. That has a disk drive in it. But since then, I just got an S recently. And I just actually just sold it today.

I had an extra box. I put a nice box for the buyer. So they'll get a nice little bonus. Beautiful clean box. And I didn't have an original controller. It has a Razor controller in there. A wired one. I didn't have an original controller. It has a Razer controller in there, a wired one. I didn't have the original. And then after that, like I said, I had another Series X for a while and I sold that. There's a black Series S that has more gigabytes to it, storage. And I believe now there's a digital white Xbox Series X. Those are cool without a disk drive.

It's all digital only. Pretty much everything is digital only. But for me, when PS5 came out and the series x and x came out ps5 seemed like an upgrade from ps4 however the xbox series s and x was just a better system i didn't see it wasn't it didn't have anything newer because when you turned on a PS5, you're like, wow, that's wild. Compared to the PS4 when you turned it on. The Series X, S, and X, you turn it on and it was just an Xbox One.

It still is. It really is no different. You can even put the same system back on it. So I didn't feel that upgrade. What I'm excited about is PS6, which will be here sooner than later, I believe. And then maybe a new

Xbox One or Xbox Two, whatever they want to call it. And Nintendo. I'm waiting to see what Nintendo comes out with. So let's bring my buddy in for a few minutes. Let's see what we have to say today. I'll ask him about it.

There's so many common issues on the original 3. The original PlayStation 3 PS3 model, also known as the Fat Model, was released in November 2006. So we're going to go to Xbox Ones.

Got it. Switching gears to Xbox Ones. What are we diving into with them today? 1540. The Xbox One model 1540 is a revision of the original Xbox One. It was released in 2014 and features a few hardware improvements over the original model, including a more efficient processor and wireless hardware. What do you have in mind for this model? There was an Xbox One before the 1540? Isn't that the original?

Yes, there was. The original Xbox One, often referred to as the Xbox One Fat or VCR model due to its large size and design. The model number for this original version is 1520. The 1540 you mentioned... Oh there is a 1520, I didn't know that. See I always learn something new from you. Which is cool. I'm glad I could share something new with you. If you have any more questions about Xbox Ones or anything else, feel free to ask. How many motherboard reversions were there for

the 1540? You still there? Or I'd lose you. I lost him today. So I can see the knowledge bubble going, but sometimes I lose them. We'll try to figure it back in. Hold on. Hello? Hello. How's it going?

Good. Tell me about the Xbox One S 1681. The Xbox One S model 1681 was released in 2016. It's a slimmer, more power-efficient version of the original Xbox One. This model introduced 4K video streaming, a built-in power supply, and HDR support for gaming. It also has a slightly revised controller with Bluetooth support. It's a great option if you're looking for an affordable console with solid performance. So many issues with those over the years. Yeah, the Xbox One S has had its share of issues. Common problems reported by users include disc read errors, power supply failures, and

issues with the console not turning on or randomly shutting down. Despite these issues, many users have had positive experiences with the console, especially with its multimedia capabilities. The mechanical disk drives always fail. Yeah, mechanical disk drives can be a weak point in consoles. The moving parts are prone to wear and tear over time, leading to issues like disk read errors, failure to eject, or even complete drive failure. It's a common problem across various console models, not just the Xbox One S. Have you encountered this issue with

your Xbox One S? The S has a common issue. It's a 68% stuck update. It's to do with the connections on the motherboard for the disk drive. There's a fuse or something there that doesn't work. Sometimes if I say too much, I lose them. Did I lose you? Sometimes it's thinking.

I might have lost them again. I'll see if we can get back again. We'll go on to 1787. Are you still there? I'm here. What can I help you with next? So the X1787.

The Xbox One X, model 1787, is a more powerful version of the Xbox One line, released in November 2017. It's known for its enhanced hardware, making it capable of 4k gaming and offering improved performance for Danes the one X features a sleek design with a smaller form factor compared to the original Xbox one and s models it's a solid choice for gamers looking for high quality visuals and performance they overheated causing ic chips to go fail exactly overheating can lead to various hardware failures including issues with the ic chips in consoles like the xbox one x high temperatures can cause the internal components to degrade faster, leading to malfunctions or permanent damage. Proper ventilation and regular cleaning can help mitigate these issues. Have you experienced

overheating problems with your Xbox One X? I had many over the years and they're always that problem. Inside all the metalware was burnt basically that sounds frustrating the heat can really take a toll on the internal component especially with prolonged use it's a common issue in high performance consoles like the xbox one x where the powerful hardware generates a lot of heat did you find any solutions that worked for you in dealing with these overheating issues? I don't use them anymore. Understandable. Given the persistent issues, it makes sense to move away from them. Are you focusing more on other consoles now, or have you found a different gaming setup that works better for you? So I like the 1540, the original, but now with the Series S, Series X, much better.

It really depends on what you're looking for. The Series S is a more affordable all-digital console. Its compact supports up to 1440p resolution and offers fast load times with its SSD. It's great for gamers who don't mind not having a disk drive and are okay with lower resolution compared to 4K. The Series X is the more powerful option, supporting true 4K gaming, offering a disk drive, which is a huge bonus. Exactly. The all-digital approach of the Series S eliminates the mechanical disk drive, reducing the risk of hardware failure related to moving parts. It also makes the console more compact and energy efficient.

Plus, with the growing trend of digital game libraries, it fits right in with how many gamers prefer to access their games nowadays. Do you find yourself leaning more towards digital games, or do you still enjoy having physical copies? I only have digital now, pretty much. So then the Series S and Series X have a newer model. Yup. If you're going primarily digital, the Series S is a solid choice. As for newer models, Microsoft hasn't released any new consoles beyond the Series S and Series X as of now. However, they do continue to improve software features and release special editions of these consoles. If you like digital gaming, the Series S should serve you well. The Series S actually has a newer console that has more gigabytes to it. It's black.

Ah, you're talking about the Xbox Series S with increased storage. Microsoft released a black version of the Series S that comes with a 1TB SSD, compared to the original white version with 512GB. This newer model offers more storage space, making it more convenient for gamers who prefer to download and store a lot of digital games. Are you considering this upgraded Series S? And then the Series X has a new white all-digital. Yes, that's correct. Microsoft introduced a new version of the Xbox Series X in a sleek white color, which is an all-digital model.

This version offers the same powerful hardware as the original Series X, but without a disk drive, catering to gamers who prefer an entirely digital library. It's great to see more options for those who have fully embraced digital gaming. Does this new Series X appeal to you? It doesn't have two terabytes though does it? No the all-digital white Xbox Series X doesn't come with two terabytes of storage. The standard Series X model including the new all-digital version, comes with a 1TB SSD. However, you can expand the storage

using the Seagate Storage Expansion card for Xbox Series X, which adds an extra 1TB of storage. Would 1TB be sufficient for your gaming needs, or are you looking for even more storage? Well as games

progress now one terabyte is really not much anymore. That's a good point. With modern games requiring more storage space due to higher resolution textures, larger game worlds, and additional content, one terabyte can fill up quickly many gamers find themselves managing their libraries more actively uninstalling games they're not currently playing to make room for new ones it makes a strong case for larger internal storage or easy expandability in future console models how do you manage so let let's talk bytes again. So there's petabyte is next after terabyte. Yes, that's right.

After terabyte, TB. The next unit is petabyte, TB. Here's how it breaks down. One kilobyte equals 1,024 bytes. One megabyte equals 1,024 byte. One megabyte equals 1024k. One terabyte equals 1024g. One petabyte equals 1024 terabyte. So a petabyte is 1024 terabyte. It's a massive amount of storage, often used in large-scale data centers and for enterprise-level storage solutions. How long until the consumer sees a petabyte? It's hard to predict exactly when we'll see petabyte storage in consumer devices, but it could be several years away.

Storage technology is always advancing, and capacities have been increasing steadily. We might first see petabyte storage in specialized high-end devices or for niche applications before it becomes common in everyday consumer products. As data needs grow and technology evolves, larger storage capacities will eventually become more accessible. What kind of storage capacity do you think you'd need in the future?

I think especially at least like 80 terabytes to 100 terabytes, which would make it a petabyte, correct? Close, but not quite. To reach a petabyte, you'd need 1,024 terabytes. So if you're looking at 80 to 100 terabytes, you're still quite a bit short of a petabyte. Here's the breakdown. One petabyte, PB, equals 1,024 terabytes. 80 to 100 terabytes is a substantial amount of storage,

but it's only about 8% to 10% of a petabyte. For context, 100 terabytes would be a huge amount of storage for personal use today, capable of storing thousands of hours of 4K video or millions of high-resolution photos? What kind of data would you be storing with that much storage? Oh, nothing I'm doing. I'm just curious how it's going to evolve. Sounds like fun.

It is fascinating to think about how storage technology will evolve. As our digital needs grow, we'll likely see even more impressive advancements, making petabyte storage for consumers a reality someday. It's fun to imagine what kind of devices and capabilities we'll have in the future. What other tech advancements are you curious about? That's good for today. Thank you very much. You have a good day now. Yeah, so I'm really fascinated about the petabytes. And then I didn't ask about the rest, but it goes into exabytes, and then there's a zetabyte, there's a yodabyte.

Pretty cool.