For several months, leaks and rumors alluded to the existence of Series S, which seemed a natural progression for Microsoft given its current philosophy and methodology within the games industry. The company finally announced the console as we approached the release of its big sibling--the Xbox Series X--and it's a radically smaller, more affordable take on the next generation. We even wrote up a feature discussing why Xbox Series S seems an essential move for Microsoft to make.
Regardless, if you're here, you're likely curious about what Xbox Series S entails. Below, we compile everything there is to know about Xbox Series S, including information on storage, price, release date, and more. We'll update this article as more details are shared, so be sure to bookmark this page for your reference.
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If you'd like a full rundown comparing the two console models, then check out our Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S comparison feature offering details to help you decide which one is right for you. Or if you want to see how it physically looks, we've gotten hands-on with an official Xbox Series S mockup.
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While seeing Microsoft chase a cheaper model with no disc drive might seem like an obvious move to contend against Sony's PS5 Digital Edition, we've actually seen Microsoft experiment with disc drive-less consoles in the past with its Xbox One S All-Digital Edition. The console was otherwise identical to the standard Xbox One S and sold for $50 cheaper.
However, there is another payment option called the Xbox All Access program, which allows you to pay for your console of choice in monthly increments instead of everything upfront. The service costs $25 per month for 24 months for Xbox Series S and $35 per month for 24 months for Xbox Series X. As an added bonus, Xbox All Access also gives you Game Pass Ultimate, which gives you an extensive library of downloadable games to play. And with the service incorporating EA Play (formerly EA Access) into the price, the value margin is certainly appealing.
Xbox Series S | |
CPU | 8-core AMD Zen 2 CPU at 3.6 GHz |
GPU | AMD RDNA 2 GPU |
RAM | 10 GB of GDDR6 RAM |
Performance Target | 1440p at 60 FPS, up to 120 FPS |
Storage | 512 GB SSD |
Expandable Storage | 1TB Microsoft expansion card slot |
Optical Drive | No disc drive |
I/O Throughput | |
Max Output Resolution | 1440p with 4K upscaling |
Max Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
Disc Drive | Digital Only |
Price | $299 USD |
Cloud Gaming | Microsoft Project xCloud |
Backwards Compatibility | Yes (Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One) |
Dimensions | Smallest Xbox ever, about 60% smaller than Xbox Series X |
Color | White |
Release Date | November 10 |
For a full list of confirmed of Microsoft's next-generation games, be sure to check out our Xbox Series X and S launch lineup.
The console comes with an SSD, and though it is smaller than the Xbox Series X SSD, it will still be able to load games in a fraction of the time that the current-gen systems take.
The system will also make use of the new Quick Resume feature also found on Xbox Series X. This lets you jump between games and resume them almost instantly. It's far different from having to start a new game session from scratch whenever you switched games in the past.
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