The specs and price of the Xbox Series S have been revealed, and Microsoft seems to have struck the fine balance between the two to offer a cheap new Xbox if you don't mind having a disc drive. The Xbox Series S, previously dubbed 'Project Lockhart', will cost $299.99 / €249.99. It's the cheaper digital alternative to the Xbox Series X. Yes, Microsoft is releasing not one, but two next-gen consoles this year. Now, with the full price of Xbox Series X and the announced launch window, we are well on our way to the next generation. These next-gen driveless Xbox Series S specs are significantly more powerful than the Xbox One S (now discontinued) all-digital console, and CPU, GPU, and SSD storage only tracks what you'll get from the Series X. know more? Here's everything we know about Xbox Series S. Get the best Xbox Series X deals before anyone else! We'll send you pre-order details and the best Xbox Series X deals as they become available. Please send me details of other relevant Techradar products and future brands. Please send me details of other relevant third party products. No spam, I promise. You can unsubscribe at any time and we will never share your data without your permission.
Xbox Series S release date
(Image credit: Microsoft) Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series S (Project Lockhart) is real and that its next-generation digital console is coming on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. That means the new Series X will launch alongside the more expensive Xbox Series X, both just before Black Friday 2020 on November 27.Xbox Series S price
(Image credit: Microsoft) Microsoft has pushed back on endless price speculation for the Xbox Series S, revealing that the console will cost $299.99 / £249.99 / AU$499 via its official Twitter account. This matches the fact that the Xbox Series S is a cheaper alternative to the Xbox Series X. When compared to the Xbox Series X price of £499 / £499 / AU$760, the Xbox Series S brings that down. considerably by $200. The Xbox One S suggested retail price was $100 less than Xbox One X at launch, while the Xbox One S All-Digital suggested retail price was $200 less than that of Xbox One X. Xbox One X. The Xbox Series S will be an attractive proposition for those looking to experience next-gen gaming without breaking the bank.Xbox Series S: Specifications
(Image credit: Twitter/@_h0x0d) Microsoft revealed exactly what its cheapest Xbox can do in the console's official launch trailer, which you can watch below.- Processor: AMD Custom 7nm Octa-Core 3,6GHz (3,4GHz with SMT)
- GPU: 4 teraflops at 1.550 GHz
- RAM: 10GB GDDR6
- Frame rate: up to 120 fps
- Resolution: 1440p with 4K upscaling
- Optical: no disk drive
- Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD