Features
Introducing the Xbox Series S, the smallest, sleekest Xbox console ever. Experience the speed and performance of a next-gen all-digital console at an accessible price point.
Go all-digital and enjoy disc-free, next-gen gaming with the smallest Xbox console ever made.
Experience next-gen speed and performance with the Xbox Velocity Architecture, powered by a custom SSD and integrated software.
Play thousands of digital games from four generations of Xbox with backward compatibility, including optimized titles at launch
Box Contents
- Xbox Series S 512 SSD Hard Drive Storage
- 1 x Controller
- Ultra High Speed HDMI cable
- Power cable and plug
10 FAQs about Xbox Series X|S Pre-orders
►Is a Xbox Series X|S console pre-order guaranteed?
Yes, providing your payment has gone through, and confirmation of the order acceptance has been received.
►Why is the Xbox Series X so big?
Microsoft say it's added "chonk" over preceding consoles. The new design resembles a PC tower, with serious power. When flat, the Series X measures 310cm length x 160cm width. The smaller Xbox Series S measures 27.5cm length x 6.5cm width.
►Will Series X|S play Xbox one games?
Yes, the Xbox Series X is backwards compatible with thousands of Xbox games. Simply insert a blu-ray disc and play. You can also keep your digital games bought from Xbox Games store. Smart Delivery also allows you to share games, ideal for saving disk space.
►Do you need AA batteries for Xbox Series X|S controllers?
Yes. Xbox Series controllers need batteries, or a play and charge kit. You can use Xbox One controllers on Series X|S games.
►How many new Series games are out in UK on launch day?
15 new editions on launch day. The planned number of physical disc and case games is 6 (excluding released X1 titles). The number of new digital games is 9 including Fortnite (code in a box).
►Do you need to install digital games, or can they run from the cloud like Stadia and Luna?
Yes, games need installing on the console's SSD to play.
►Which has the faster CPU: Xbox Series X or PS5?
The Xbox Series X has more CPUs and a greater clock speed. Theoretically, making the Xbox Series X faster on paper. In principle, a system is constrained by the slowest component. CPUs reached their limitations of clock speeds around 15 years ago. **Xbox Series S has a 3.6GHz CPU.
CPU Speed: Xbox Series X|S vs PS5
| Xbox Series X |
PlayStation 5 |
| 8x Cores @ 3.8 GHz Custom Zen 2 CPU |
8x Cores @ 3.5 GHz Custom Zen 2 CPU (variable) |
| 12.15 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @ 1.82 GHz Custom RDNA 2 |
10.28 TFLOPS, 36 CUs @ 2.23 GHz Custom RDNA 2 (variable) |
► Will the Xbox Series have Bluetooth support?
No, however you can connect most wireless headphones using Xbox Wireless.
► Can you increase the hard drive size on the Xbox Series X-1TB and Series S-500GB?
Yes. You can buy 1TB expansion cards for the Xbox Series X|S right away to increase disk storage.
►Can you live stream on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Twitch has an app that allows you to stream via Xbox One, however details of support have not been finalised as yet for 4K HDR live streaming.
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