Xbox Series S
Microsoft · Released September 1, 2023

Xbox Series S

The Xbox Series S is the smallest, cheapest way to play Game Pass on a TV, with no disc drive.

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7.8/10What the pros sayVery goodExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the Xbox Series S if you want the cheapest way into Game Pass on a TV: reviewers liked its compact, quiet design, very fast loading and Quick Resume, and it runs the same games as the Series X. Skip it if you have a 4K TV or buy physical games, because it targets 1440p and has no disc drive. The 512GB model fills up quickly, and some games run with reduced visuals.

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Key specs
CPU
AMD Zen 2
GPU
AMD RDNA 2
Max output
1440p target; 4K upscaling
Highlights

Specs that matter

Performance
GPU
Custom AMD RDNA 2, 4 TFLOPS, 20 CUs at 1.565 GHz
RAM
10 GB
Storage
512 GB
Body
Weight
4.25 lb (1.93 kg)
Dimensions
65 x 151 x 275 mm
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

RAM / storage10 GB · 512 GB
Weight4.25 lb (1.93 kg)65 x 151 x 275 mm
35 attributes · See all specifications
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Xbox Series S if you want the cheapest way into Game Pass on a TV: reviewers liked its compact, quiet design, very fast loading and Quick Resume, and it runs the same games as the Series X. Skip it if you have a 4K TV or buy physical games, because it targets 1440p and has no disc drive. The 512GB model fills up quickly, and some games run with reduced visuals.

Best for

Budget Game Pass with more storage

Not for

4K TV owners, disc buyers, and players with big libraries.

Main strengthCompact and quiet
Main weaknessNo disc drive
Reasons to buy
Compact and quiet
Very fast loading and Quick Resume
Runs the same games as Series X
Great value with Game Pass
Reasons to avoid
No disc drive
Targets 1440p, not 4K
512GB fills up fast
Measured view7.8/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Product data

Full specifications

35 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Touchscreen
0
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Hdr Support
1
Max Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Max Resolution
1440p target; 4K upscaling
GPU
Custom AMD RDNA 2, 4 TFLOPS, 20 CUs at 1.565 GHz
Confidence Score
100
Gpu Name
AMD RDNA 2
Cpu Cores
8
Cpu Name
AMD Zen 2
Ports
HDMI 2.1, 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1, Ethernet, storage expansion slot
Usb A Ports
3
Wifi Version
Wi-Fi 5
Ray Tracing Support
1
Expandable Storage
1 GB
Storage Type
Custom NVMe SSD
Ram Type
GDDR6
Subcategory
home_console
Short Name
Xbox Series S
Dimensions
2.56 in (65 mm)
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth: controller proprietary; no standard BT audio
Model Number
Xbox Series S
Release Date
September 1, 2023
Depth
65
Width
275
Height
151
Ekit Post Views Count
1
Controllers
1 Xbox Wireless Controller
Max Fps
120
Controllers Included
1 Xbox Wireless Controller
Connectivity
802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, Xbox Wireless
Optical Drive Type
No
Product Status
Current
Ethernet
1
Launch Price Usd
349
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