Gears of War 3 Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S Comparison

January 23, 2022 at 5:12pm
By Jason Stettner

This is a technical analysis and breakdown of multiple options going up against one another. Here you can see the Gears of War 3 Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S comparison which will provide a direct visual showcase within the video. This is then filled out with the text based information detailed further down in this article.

This is to provide easier options for viewing, and context for when wanting to find out what exactly is going on between the various selections being shown upon the video. Mostly you get a visual display, and if you’d prefer to just read what’s present you can also see that in action which is a good mix of choices.

There’s not only a quick body of information text, but also a quick table area to provide fast details if you’re not wanting to dive deeply into the topic. With that, you can watch the video presentation right here, or head further back to find out more about what’s being displayed.

Side by Side Comparison Technical Notes
This would be a rather unique scenario within the comparisons in that this game with improvements technically runs the exact same on Xbox Series X as it does on Xbox Series S. Now, there is what I’m dubbing a “quality” mode which is on by default when playing the game on the Xbox Series X. This is a 4k resolution mode running at 30fps, which is inherited from the Xbox One X enhancement.

To turn on the FPS Boost you need to get to the title’s my games and apps management area to turn on the effect. At that point it’s the exact same as the Xbox Series S providing 1440p at 60fps. This mode in my opinion is the way to go, it looks sharp but also gives a good frame rate. I’m hoping a future Xbox console will be able to provide the full 4k resolution at 60fps as I imagine that’s possible but the power just isn’t quite there with hardware limitations at the moment as this doesn’t sound software limiting.

It is nice to get a choice here for the option, but most likely would just run at 4k 30fps without the knowledge of being able to adjust that resolution for a more fluid time which I feel is a much better way to play this classic game. Both consoles also offer Auto HDR support which is great. Everything else is about the same here, a quick comment on the quality mode though is that the full resolution is incredibly sharp for this game and looks great.


Description/Synopsis
This is the final entry in the original trilogy, brothers to the end being the tag line as Delta deals with the growing problems from multiple angles. You’ve got the new glowies, a Lambent force that is causing issues for both factions. Past that, there are what remains of the Locust taking up positions on the surface.

The planet is left in ruins, and now everyone that was once part of the COG are now considered stranded. There isn’t much time left as hope is running low, and a possible long lost signal from Fenix’s father might be the key to figuring out what exactly is causing the issues and to put a stop to them all in the process.

It’s an epic ending to the first trilogy, and an exciting one at that as well. This is further backed by the most robust effort of additional content the franchise had seen at the time. This included an expanded upon horde mode with epic fortifications. Then there’s the large scale multiplayer featuring a wide variety of weapons and unique map setups.

You also have an additional campaign mission that featured the powerful Raam and his crew. Then there was beast mode to play as the very Locust enemies you had faced in the previous entries. It was well polished, expansive and even had an arcade mode for some fun casual action when it came to the story elements of the experience. It was generally just a very large scale offering.

Hopefully the comparison was helpful in understanding the changes that are being presented between these options. It can help greatly to have a quick visual presentation that’s lined up for a faster viewing.

This side by side comparison should really provide all of the info you need to know when it comes to matching up these choices and giving you the quick facts to see why they’re being placed up against one another. You can read a review of a related title below, or check out a game hub for further coverage as well. Don’t forget to check out the video content to see the experience in action.

Read our Gears of War 3 Xbox One X Enhanced Preview
View our Gears of War Hub