Compare Microsoft Xbox 360 S vs Microsoft Xbox Series X
In this technical comparison between the Microsoft Xbox 360 S and the Microsoft Xbox Series X, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Home Consoles models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $199 (4 GB model) / $299 (250 GB model) and $499.99 USD / €499.99 / £449.99.
| Specifications |
Microsoft Xbox 360 S |
Microsoft Xbox Series X |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | June 2010 | November 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 3.2 GHz PowerPC Tri-Core "Xenon" (Integrated into XCGPU) | 8X Cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.66 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU |
| GPU | 500 MHz ATI "Xenos" (Integrated into XCGPU) | 12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU |
| GPU Power | ~240 GFLOPS | 12.15 TFLOPS |
| RAM | 512 MB GDDR3 (Unified) + 10 MB eDRAM | 16GB GDDR6 w/ 320-bit wide bus (10GB @ 560 GB/s, 6GB @ 336 GB/s) |
| Storage | 4 GB (Internal Flash) or 250 GB / 320 GB (Internal HDD Bay) | 1TB Custom NVMe SSD |
| Expandable | Internal proprietary HDD bay + USB External support | Support for Seagate/Western Digital Expansion Card (matches internal speed); External USB 3.1 HDD support |
| Disc Drive | 12x DVD-ROM | 4K UHD Blu-ray Drive |
| Video Output | ||
| Resolution | 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p | Native 4K (can upscale to 8K) |
| Max FPS | 60 FPS | Up to 120 FPS |
| HDR | No | Dolby Vision, HDR10, Auto HDR |
| VRR | No | Yes (AMD FreeSync & HDMI VRR) |
| Ray Tracing | No | Yes (DirectX Raytracing) |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Dolby Digital 5.1, WMA Pro, DTS 5.1 (Pass-through for movies) | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Windows Sonic, 7.1 LPCM |
| Headphones | 2.5mm jack on the controller (for chat); Optical out on console (for game audio) | 3.5mm Jack (on controller), USB, or Xbox Wireless Protocol (Proprietary) |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4 | 1x HDMI 2.1 Port |
| USB | 5x USB 2.0 (2 front, 3 back) | 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports (1 front, 2 back) |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in 802.11 b/g/n (First Xbox with internal Wi-Fi) | 802.11ac dual band (Wi-Fi 5) |
| Bluetooth | No (Uses proprietary 2.4 GHz radio) --- Misc Port: Dedicated Kinect Port (Auxiliary power + data) | None (Uses Xbox Wireless Radio for controllers; Bluetooth is only on the controller itself for PC/Mobile) |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | Xbox Live Gold (Now Xbox Game Pass Core) | Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate required |
| Cloud Saves | Yes (Requires subscription) | Free (No subscription required for cloud saves) |
| Subscription | Xbox Game Pass (Legacy library support) | Xbox Game Pass, EA Play |
| Remote Play | SmartGlass (Now defunct) | Yes (via Xbox app on mobile/tablets/PC) |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1x Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (Matte or Glossy Black) | 1x Xbox Wireless Controller (Carbon Black) |
| Features | Rumble (Dual motors), 2.4 GHz wireless, 30-hour battery life (AA) | Dedicated Share button, Hybrid D-pad, Textured grips on triggers/back, Dynamic Latency Input (DLI) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Supports nearly 500 Original Xbox games (HDD required) | Plays thousands of Original Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One games |
| VR Support | No | None (No official headset support) |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 10.6" x 2.9" x 10.4" (270 x 75 x 264 mm) | 151mm x 151mm x 301mm |
| Weight | 6.3 lbs (2.9 kg) | 9.8 lbs (Approx. 4.45 kg) |
| Color | Glossy Black (early 250GB) / Matte Black (4GB & later models) | Carbon Black |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | ~70W–90W (Gaming); significantly more efficient than the 200W "Phat" model | 315W (Maximum rated power) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, Wireless Controller, Power Supply/Cord, Composite AV Cable (HDMI sold separately), Headset (in 250GB model). | Console, Xbox Wireless Controller, Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable, Power Cord |
| Price | $199 (4 GB model) / $299 (250 GB model) | $499.99 USD / €499.99 / £449.99 |
| Full Details | Xbox 360 S - Full Specifications | Xbox Series X - Full Specifications |