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Xbox Series S
Xbox Series S

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Launch
Version November 2020
Performance
CPU 8X Cores @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU
GPU 4 TFLOPS, 20 CUs @ 1.565 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU
GPU Power 4.0 TFLOPS
RAM 10GB GDDR6 (8GB @ 224 GB/s, 2GB @ 56 GB/s)
Storage 512GB or 1TB Custom NVMe SSD
Expandable Support for Seagate/Western Digital Expansion Card; External USB 3.1 HDD support Disc Drive: None (All-Digital)
Disc Drive None (All-Digital)
Video Output
Resolution 1440p (Gaming target); 4K upscaling for games; 4K native for media streaming
Max FPS Up to 120 FPS
HDR Dolby Vision, HDR10, Auto HDR
VRR Yes (AMD FreeSync & HDMI VRR)
Ray Tracing Yes (Hardware-accelerated)
Audio
Formats Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Windows Sonic, 7.1 LPCM
Headphones 3.5mm Jack (on controller) or Xbox Wireless Protocol
Connectivity
HDMI 1x HDMI 2.1 Port
USB 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports (1 front, 2 back)
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11ac dual band (Wi-Fi 5)
Bluetooth None for audio (Uses Xbox Wireless Radio; Bluetooth 5.0 is in the controller only)
Services
Online Multiplayer Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate required
Cloud Saves Free (No subscription required)
Subscription Xbox Game Pass, EA Play
Remote Play Yes (via Xbox app)
Controller
Included 1x Xbox Wireless Controller
Features Share button, Hybrid D-pad, Textured grips, AA Battery powered (included)
Compatibility
Backward Digital versions of thousands of Xbox, 360, and One games
VR Support No
Physical
Dimensions 65mm x 151mm x 275mm (Smallest Xbox ever)
Weight 4.25 lbs
Color Robot White (512GB/1TB) or Carbon Black (1TB)
Power
Consumption 165W (Maximum rated power; typical gaming draw is ~75W)
Misc
Inside the Box Console, Xbox Wireless Controller, High Speed HDMI Cable, Power Cord
Price 512GB: $299.99 USD / €299.99 / £249.99 --- 1TB: $349.99 USD / €349.99 / £299.99