Xbox Series S

From all the recently announced next-gen consoles, the Xbox Series S seems to nail the balance between technical specs and affordability.

For about three hundred bucks you’re able to play the latest and greatest Xbox games in high definition. It’s compact size and sleek finish make it a device to get you set for the next few years of Xbox gaming.

Features

The Xbox Series S is housed in a pretty compact footprint. Since it has no disc reader you’re expected to download your games and videos in digital format. Next to all the newest Xbox titles, the Series S is backwards compatible with older generations of Xbox games, through the Xbox Game Pass subscription.

Xbox Series S vs Series X

The main reason to buy an Xbox Series X over the Series S is storage size and 4K capabilities. While the series S supports playing back video in 4K quality, the Series X has the power on board to actually support full 4K quality for video games.

In addition the Series X has double the storage size, which will come in handy once you decide to store a lot of content and games on your console.

Check out the full rundown of features between the Series X and Series S.

	Xbox Series S	Xbox Series X
CPU	8-core AMD Zen 2 CPU at 3.6 GHz 3.4 GHz with SMT enabled	8 AMD Zen 2 CPU cores at 3.8 GHz 3.6 GHz with SMT enabled
GPU	AMD RDNA 2 GPU 20 CUs at 1.565 GHz 4 TFLOPS	AMD RDNA 2 GPU 52 CUs at 1.825 GHz 12 TFLOPS
RAM	10 GB of GDDR6 RAM	16GB of GDDR6 SDRAM
Performance Target	1440p at 60 FPS, up to 120 FPS	4K at 60 FPS, up to 120 FPS
Storage	512 GB SSD	1TB SSD
Expandable Storage	1TB Microsoft expansion card slot	1TB Microsoft expansion card slot
Optical Drive	No disc drive	4K UHD Blu-ray
I/O Throughput		2.4GB a second raw, 4.8GB a second compressed
Max Output Resolution	1440p with 4K upscaling	8K
Max Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Disc Drive	Digital Only	4K UHD Blu-ray
Price	$299 USD	$499 USD
Cloud Gaming	Microsoft Project xCloud	Microsoft Project xCloud
Backwards Compatibility	Yes (Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One)	Yes (Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One)
Dimensions	Smallest Xbox ever	5.94″ wide, 5.94″ deep, 11.85″ high (15.1 cm wide, 15.1 cm deep, 30.1 cm high)
Color	White	Black
Release Date	November 10	November 10

When and where can I get the Xbox Series S?

The pre-orders on the next-gen gaming devices are going like crazy. The Series S is no exception. The S is scheduled for launch on 10 November 2020.

Use the link below to check for pre-orders on Amazon.