Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S

The battle between Microsoft's next-gen consoles is on. What's the difference between them?

Microsoft is launching not one, but two next-gen consoles before the end of 2020. Here's what you need to know about both new Xbox systems and the key differences between them...

Xbox Series S specs Xbox Series X specs 8-Core AMD Zen 2 CPU @ 3.6GHz CPU 8-Core AMD Zen 2 CPU @3.8GHz CPU GPU GPU RAM RAM Performance target Performance target Storage Storage AMD RDNA 2 GPU 12.15 TFLOPS AMD RDNA 2 GPU 4 TFLOPS 16GB GDDR6 RAM 10GB GDDR6 RAM 4K @60FPS, up to 120FPS 1440p @60FPS, up to 120FPS 512GB PCIe Gen 4 NVME SSD 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVME SSD

Graphics comparison

The Xbox Series X is a lot more powerful than the Series S. The larger console has been designed to run games in 4K at 60fps, while Series S titles are likely to run at a slightly less sharp 1440p.

Release date

This is a nice and simple one. Both new Xbox consoles launch this November 10. Get the date marked in your diaries, Team Green fans.

How much do they cost?

Microsoft has been pretty aggressive with its pricing. The Xbox Series X costs $499/£449.99, while the Xbox Series S is only $299/£249.99.

Design

The Series X is a beefy box – it's almost 60% bigger than the Series S. One of the reasons Series S is so small? The digital-only console doesn't have a disc drive.

Xbox All Access

Microsoft's new instalment plan lets you buy the Xbox Series X or the Series S over 24 months with no upfront costs. The Series X costs $34.99/£28.99 p/m, while the Series S is $24.99/£20.99 p/m. Both deals also include 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

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