Is there two versions of the new Xbox?

Microsoft's two new consoles

This week, Microsoft released its two new Xbox consoles. There's the $499 (£449, €499) Xbox Series X, and a cheaper $299 (£249, €299) Xbox Series S. You can read our reviews of both of them by following the links below.

How many versions of the new Xbox are there?

The fourth generation of Xbox models, simply named Xbox, includes the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S that launched on November 10, 2020. Both are considered members of the ninth generation of video game consoles alongside the PlayStation 5, also released that month.

What are the two types of new Xbox?

The Series X is designed for games with resolutions of up to 4K (and it theoretically supports 8K resolutions for video content), while the Xbox Series S has less-powerful graphics hardware that game developers appear to be targeting for 1080p and sometimes 1440p visuals.

What's the newest version of Xbox?

XBOX SERIES X

The fastest, most powerful Xbox ever.

Is Xbox Series S worth it?

Despite coming in at a super low price point in comparison, the Series S can play all the same games as the more expensive Xbox Series X. As well as saving money, you'll also save on shelf space - the Xbox Series S is completely disc-less so you need to buy all your games digitally.

Xbox Series X vs. Xbox Series S (full comparison)

What's the difference between Xbox One and Xbox Series S?

On the RAM side of things, the Xbox One S and All-Digital Edition each have 8GB of DDR3 RAM and 32MB of ESRAM, with bandwidth of 68GB/s and 219GB/s respectively. By contrast, the Series S has 10GB of GDDR6 memory running at 224GB/s, scaling according to the resolution being targeted, which is a little boost on paper.

Which version of Xbox is the best?

The Xbox One, which is the third Xbox series, has already released its third model, the Xbox One X, which is considered by experts to be the most powerful gaming console ever.

What is the difference between the Xbox S Holiday Edition and the Xbox S?

The only difference between this holiday-themed Xbox Series S and the one that's available all the time is the packaging.

Is the new Xbox the same as Xbox One?

One thing that might make a difference though is that the Xbox One X has an HDMI 2.0 output, while the Xbox Series X comes with an HDMI 2.1 equivalent. This means the One X cannot go above 4K HDR 60fps in video output terms, while the Series X is capable of up to 8K 120fps.

Is it worth upgrading to Xbox Series S?

The Xbox Series S offers tremendous value wherever you turn, from its Game Pass offering to Xbox All Access. What's more, it is a worthy upgrade for those coming from the previous Xbox One consoles, with faster load times, better frame rates and performance boosts to your existing games.

Is Xbox Series S or Xbox One newer?

The Xbox Series S retails for $299 / £249 / AU$499 and is the cheapest new-gen console available when stacked up against its more powerful Xbox Series X counterpart. The Xbox One S has been out for some time now, making its debut way back in 2016 alongside the Xbox One X.

Which is better Xbox One or Xbox One S?

Xbox One VS Xbox One S: Performance

With full support for HDR and 4K upscaling, Xbox One S is comparable to the original Xbox One. It provides better visual effects for games and provides you with a TV that supports HDR; it can even be upgraded to 4K if needed.

What are the disadvantages of Xbox Series S?

Is the Xbox Series S the best?

In our tests, the Xbox Series X performed better than the Xbox Series S across the board — not surprising, considering the Series X's hardware. While the Xbox Series S has 4K upscaling and HDR features, it's not quite the same thing as having a native 4K display.

Are Xbox One and S games the same?

Playing Xbox One games on Xbox Series X|S

Most Xbox One games are playable on Xbox Series X|S. Additionally, games can look and perform better, and select titles offer faster frame rates, auto HDR, and improved screen resolution.

What is the new Xbox called 2023?

The Xbox Series X|S Will Dominate Throughout 2023.

What is Xbox Series S?

The Xbox Series S is an all-digital gaming console for disc-free gaming. Disc-based games are not compatible with Xbox Series S.

Can Xbox Series S do 4K?

The Xbox One X, Xbox One S, and Xbox Series X|S consoles support 4K. The original Xbox One does not. If you have an Xbox One and aren't sure which version it is, look on the back of your Xbox.

Why is Xbox S series better?

It's a great option if you want to avoid the sizable financial outlay required to own a full-blown new-gen console, but there are some drawbacks. It has significantly less storage, prioritizes 1440p resolution for gaming, and does without the 4K HD Blu-Ray drive of the Xbox Series X.

Can you put discs in Xbox Series S?

Note The Xbox Series S is an all-digital console. Game discs, movie discs, and external USB disc drives are not supported.

Is Xbox losing money on Series S?

Not long after Microsoft confirmed Xbox console sales for the first time in ages, the company now admitted they're losing money on every console sold. The news comes via a new interview with CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer (via CNBC), who confirmed Microsoft loses around $100 on every Xbox Series X sold.

Is Xbox Series S or PS5 better?

Out of the two consoles, the PS5 is the one to go for if performance is a priority for you. It features more storage space and a more powerful GPU, making it the better option in terms of graphics. However, the Xbox Series S should not be passed over just because it's not as powerful.

Is Xbox One S cheaper?

We've tested both the Xbox One S and One X. The One S is the more affordable console, designed to provide high-quality gaming at a low-ish price. And when you're not playing Call of Duty, it doubles as a Blu-ray player (there's also the All-Digital Edition Xbox One S too).

Is Xbox One S still worth buying?

The Xbox One S is only worth it if you buy the disc-based console. An Xbox One S may not be able to play games made for Xbox Series S/X, but at the moment, most Series S/X games are also on Xbox One. The console can also play a lot of Xbox 360 games, as well as a few original Xbox games.