After many rumors and much speculation, Xbox has finally confirmed the existence of Series S, a lower-priced, lower-powered counterpart to the upcoming Series X."Let's make it official! Xbox tweeted, along with an image of the console design. "Xbox Series S | Next-gen performance in the Ë¢áµáµË¡Ë¡áµË¢áµ Xbox ever. $299 (ERP). Looking forward to sharing more soon! Promise." The trailer also confirms the console will debut Nov. 10.
While the price point for Series XÂ is still unknown, a recent leak from Windows Central, which also included the design and price for Series S, suggests it will retail for $499.
A representative from Xbox first alluded to Series S in December, saying, "The name weâre carrying forward to the next generation is simply Xbox. And at The Game Awards you saw that name come to life through the Xbox Series X." In a separate statement, the rep elaborated on this clarification noting, "Similar to what fans have seen with previous generations, the name âXbox Series Xâ allows room for additional consoles in the future."
Xbox Series X and S go on sale Nov. 10 from Microsoft.