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November 2020
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Published: 2022-08-19, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
Least expensive new Xbox since the Xbox 360,Easy app-based setup,Wide-ranging ecosystem, from cloud gaming to Game Pass,Media can stream at 4K
Game resolution tops out at 1440p,Loses the optical audio output,User interface remains cluttered
Impressive value with low RRP, Great design with silent cooling, Quick Resume multiple games and boosted loading speeds, Impressive FPS capabilities across many titles enhanced for newgen consoles, Xbox Game Pass and future firstparty investment bring exc
Not enough games "designed" for the console, 512GB SSD fills up rapidly
The Xbox Series S launched as the cheapest next-generation console last holiday, serving as a low-cost entry point into Microsoft's future gaming vision, with support for titles years out. It packs some welcome improvements throughout, speeding up load ti...
Fantastic game selection, Smooth performance, Sleek, quiet design, Relatively inexpensive
Not very future-proof, Graphics and storage limitations
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)In our Xbox Series S review, we discussed how this sleek, approachable console could be just the ticket for young, casual or budget-minded gamers who want the latest and greatest games, but aren’t quite ready to take a $500 plun...
Compact size, Super-fast storage, 1080p gaming at 120Hz, The cheapest entry to ray tracing, Backward compatible with a huge game library
No optical drive, Controller requires AA batteries, Some games don't run at 120fps
The Xbox Series S is Microsoft's new entry into its ecosystem. If you're happy to purchase all of your media through Microsoft's online store, you'll love the Xbox Series S. With a new tiny form factor, tweaked controller, and superfast storage, it's a gr...
1440p next-gen gaming, Plays all Xbox Series S|X games, Backwards compatible, Tiny form factor, Great price
No 4K graphics, Underpowered for a next-gen console, No disc drive, Limited storage, Can't play physical discs from previous generations
An affordable alternative for those without a 4K television.The Xbox Series S might be a bit of a step back from the Xbox One X in that it only outputs 1440p instead of native 4K, but the fact is that it's a next-gen console that plays next-gen games with...
Abstract: Despite having a less powerful GPU than the Xbox Series X, the Xbox Series S is definitely a true next-gen console that supports the same next-gen features including DirectX Ray Tracing, Quick Resume, and Auto HDR. Games that have been optimized for the X...
Abstract: We've got some bad news if you think that the start of 2021 will magically mean that Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles will come back in stock. Back in late October, Xbox Chief Phil Spencer said that there will be "more demand than supply" and that...
Super affordable, Compact, stylish chassis, Blistering-fast load speeds, Great performance
Lacks future 8K support, Less power and storage than Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series S offers 4K gaming and lightning-fast load times in a small, compact chassis, but you miss out on some features in the name of affordability...
Abstract: We've just published our review of the Xbox Series X this morning, and we'll have to wait a bit before we can follow up with our review of the $299 Xbox Series S. Microsoft's second next-gen console will also ship on November 10 alongside the Series X, an...
