Xbox Series S

Released alongside the Xbox Series X, the Xbox Series S is Microsoft's budget option for the ninth console generation. Designed exclusively for digital gaming, the Series S can run the same games as the Series X, albeit at a potentially lower resolution and frame rate.

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Brand
Microsoft
Original Release Date
November 10, 2020
Hardware Versions
Xbox Series S
Original MSRP (USD)
$299
Weight
4.25 LBS
Operating System
Proprietary (Windows-based)

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