For background, my girlfriend was kicked out of her house and wasn’t given back the majority of her belongings. None of this was my girlfriends fault, her mum is just legitimately batshit crazy. Her beloved xbox one S was left behind and she’s been upset about it since it happened over a month ago. I’ve been wanting to replace it for a while now but I haven’t had the money, however I will in September. Do I get her a replacement Xbox and get the one S (which she likes because it has a disk drive) or upgrade her to a series S (which I’m not sure if she’ll like) or do i not get her one at all? I don’t want it to seem like I’m trying to buy her love and I don’t want to get the wrong xbox, if I do get one for her though I want it to be a surprise so I cant talk to her about it. What do I do?
EDIT!!!- I’m not concerned about money, I’m willing to spend whatever if it makes her happy. I’m more concerned about getting the right one for HER.
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Replace the Xbox she lost a piece of her world and you have the chance to give it back. Go for the One S with the disc drive she loved the right console says I see you more than any upgrade ever could.
She likes the disc drive, make it the Series X! Go all out for her, my dude, if youre gunna go big, go BIG! Get her the best one possible, its got every feature of the one she had but with a lot more power! Easy answer, dude!
Go to the store with her and when near the aisle ask her which one she likes just casually. Or browse the website and be like “did you see this series S one” and see how she reacts. Have some game. I personally think if you can afford it and don’t plan to hold it above her head later, get her one.
Bro, if you have cash, go for the upgrade to the current gen. Don’t strap yourself or feel bad if you don’t have the money right now.
The important thing is to be there for her and stick together. BUT, as far as the upgrade, don’t bs yourself and say that she’d like a last gen console more. That might be the case immediately, but she’ll probably learn enjoy that she can stay current on games now. She’s gonna take notice that you had her back when she was down about something that doesn’t even necissarily involve you. Win/win/win
Imo unless money is a huge issue, you shouldn’t buy an Xbox One in 2025. If you can afford it I would recommend the Series X, but if that’s not realistic then I’m sure the One S will be good as it’s what she wants.