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Series

Xbox Series1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

PlayStation5Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908c.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

XXU-00009, EP2-0063419Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0196388180004_f_0Read 8 October 2026Manufacturer France product sheet, page 1: Carbon Black 1TB SKU XXU-00009. Its dimensions and 3.25 kg weight describe the retail package and are not stored as console measurements.20Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/xbox-series-s-1tb-all-digital-console-disc-free-gaming-xbox-series-s/6595695Read 8 October 2026Exact Robot White 1TB product, model EP2-00634. No refurb prefix or other storage tier used.

CUH-7015B1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Safety Guide for purchases in the United States and Canada.

GTIN / EAN

19638818000419Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0196388180004_f_0Read 8 October 2026Page 1, Carbon Black EAN 196388180004.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

11 June 202314Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2023/06/11/xbox-series-s-1tb-blackRead 8 October 2026

7 September 20165Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908c.htmlRead 13 October 2026SIE press release dated September 7, 2016.

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$349.9914Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2023/06/11/xbox-series-s-1tb-blackRead 8 October 202615Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2024/06/09/xbox-series-x-s-new-console-optionsRead 8 October 2026Robot White 1TB announced US ERP $349.99 excluding tax, matching the Carbon Black launch price.

$3995Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908c.htmlRead 13 October 2026US MSRP 399 USD at launch, excluding sales tax. The same release gives 399 EUR for Europe, including tax, which belongs to the European model and is not stored.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€349.9915Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2024/06/09/xbox-series-x-s-new-console-optionsRead 8 October 2026Robot White 1TB announced euro ERP EUR349.99 including VAT as published.17Press releasenews.xbox.com/fr-fr/2023/06/11/back-in-black-la-xbox-series-s-est-desormais-disponible-avec-un-ssd-d1-toRead 8 October 2026Carbon Black 1TB launch EUR349.99 in the maker French release, VAT included as published.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Carbon Black, Robot White14Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2023/06/11/xbox-series-s-1tb-blackRead 8 October 202615Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2024/06/09/xbox-series-x-s-new-console-optionsRead 8 October 2026

Jet Black5Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908c.htmlRead 13 October 2026Press release lists the color as Jet Black.

Hardware revisioniThe exact hardware family researched. Later revisions can change storage, ports, dimensions, weight and power.

Xbox Series S, 1TB, Carbon Black 2023 and Robot White 202414Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2023/06/11/xbox-series-s-1tb-blackRead 8 October 2026

CUH-7000 series, 2016 launch hardware. US model CUH-7015B (1 TB).1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sony's CUH-7015B guide states 3.3 kg and 310 W. The later CUH-7215B guide states 3.2 kg and 300 W. Later chassis revisions are not covered here.

Platform

Xbox Series X|S1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

PlayStation 45Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908c.htmlRead 13 October 2026Product name PlayStation 4 Pro.

Operating system

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PS4 system software8Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_7000.htmlRead 13 October 2026The online User's Guide covers the PS4 system software. The version at the accessed date is not recorded.

Backward compatibilityiSupported earlier console game libraries. Source notes state disc, download and subscription restrictions. Compatibility with a library does not mean every title works.

Xbox One, Xbox 360, Original Xbox2Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026Selected compatible Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Original Xbox titles. Digital purchases are supported. This edition has no drive and does not read game discs.

PlayStation 2 (select titles downloaded from PlayStation Store)12Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/game/PS2game.htmlRead 13 October 2026Only PlayStation 2 format software downloaded from PlayStation Store plays on the PS4. PS2 and PS3 discs do not. Not every PS2 game is offered.

Game servicesiNamed game subscription or cloud services. Availability and required subscription belong in source notes.

Xbox Game Pass2Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026Xbox Game Pass subscription is sold separately. Plans, games and availability vary by region.

PlayStation Plus4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4Read 13 October 2026Sony PS4 page and the online User's Guide: PlayStation Plus subscription for online multiplayer and other benefits.

Remote PlayiStreams games running on this console to a compatible device. Cloud gaming is a separate service.

Yes3Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/remote-playRead 8 October 2026Streams games installed on an Xbox Series X|S console with remote features enabled to supported browser devices. Microsoft account, suitable connection and compatible device are required.

Yes4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4Read 13 October 2026Sony PS4 page: stream games from your PS4 to a compatible iOS or Android device, PC, Mac or PlayStation Vita over home Wi-Fi. The Pro FAQ says Remote Play streams a Pro at up to 1080p.

Processor and graphics

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System on chip

Custom AMD APU14Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2023/06/11/xbox-series-s-1tb-blackRead 8 October 2026Maker says same speed and performance as the 512GB Series S. Current exact model spec table gives the CPU and GPU architecture.

Single-chip custom processor1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026

CPU

Custom AMD Zen 21Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026Custom Zen 2, eight cores. Clock is sourced separately because the current English table prints the Series X clocks.

x86-64 AMD Jaguar1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, 8 cores. The CPU clock is not in the guide.

CPU coresiPhysical CPU cores, including any cores reserved for the operating system. These are not logical threads.

81Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

81Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026

CPU threadsiHardware-supported logical CPU threads, including any threads reserved for the operating system. Simultaneous multithreading can depend on the operating mode.

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Max CPU clockiHighest published CPU clock for this hardware. State variable clock, SMT and mode conditions in the source note.

3.6GHz10Maker product pagexbox.com/zh-CN/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026Custom eight-core Zen 2 at 3.6 GHz without SMT, 3.4 GHz with SMT. The current English Series S table prints the Series X 3.8/3.6 GHz values. The original maker fact sheet, exact Carbon Black Store page and two 2020 secondary spec tables corroborate 3.6/3.4.11Press articletomshardware.com/news/xbox-series-s-specs-revealRead 8 October 2026September 9, 2020 launch comparison: Series S eight-core Zen 2 at 3.6 GHz or 3.4 GHz with SMT.18Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/es-es/d/xbox-series-s-1-tb-nero/8zcbgtt29h9cRead 8 October 2026Exact Carbon Black 1TB page: 3.6 GHz without SMT, 3.4 GHz with SMT.

2.1GHz13Press articlemcvuk.com/business-news/mark-cerny-goes-in-depth-on-the-ps4-pro-reveals-double-gpu-sizeRead 13 October 2026Mark Cerny: eight Jaguar cores with the clock raised to about 2.1 GHz, about 30 percent above the 1.6 GHz of the existing model. Stored as 2.1.

GPU

Custom AMD RDNA 21Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

AMD Radeon based graphics engine1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026

GPU compute units

201Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

3615Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026PCGH: Mark Cerny confirmed the Polaris-based GPU with 36 compute units (2,304 shaders).

Max GPU clockiHighest published GPU clock for this hardware. Variable clock and mode conditions belong in the source note.

1.565GHz1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026Published as 1.565 GHz. This agrees with the September 2020 Tom's Hardware comparison and CHIP launch review. The September 2020 maker fact sheet instead prints 1.563 GHz, which is not used.11Press articletomshardware.com/news/xbox-series-s-specs-revealRead 8 October 2026Launch comparison table explicitly gives Series S 20 CUs at 1.565 GHz.18Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/es-es/d/xbox-series-s-1-tb-nero/8zcbgtt29h9cRead 8 October 2026Exact Carbon Black 1TB page: 1.565 GHz.

0.911GHz14Press articlegamedeveloper.com/business/inside-the-playstation-4-pro-with-mark-cernyRead 13 October 2026Cerny: GPU frequency raised 14 percent to 911 MHz.

GPU compute (FP32)iPublished single-precision compute rating. This does not measure game performance. Different GPU architectures can count operations differently.

4TFLOPS1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

4.2TFLOPS1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table: GPU 4.20 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon based graphics engine. Stored as 4.2, the same figure Sony's launch press release gives as 4.20.

Hardware ray tracing

Yes2Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

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Upscaling technologiesiNamed image reconstruction or upscaling methods supported by the console. Supported games and firmware requirements belong in source notes.

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 1, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 221Maker product pagegpuopen.com/xboxRead 8 October 2026AMD provides FSR 1 and 2 through the Xbox Series X|S Game Development Kit. Developers must integrate them into each supported game. This is not an automatic console setting and not a claim that every title uses them.

Checkerboard rendering6Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2016/09/08/ps4-pro-the-ultimate-faqRead 13 October 2026FAQ names checkerboard rendering as a technique developers use to balance 4K clarity with other features. Sony's Pro page says the Pro upscales lower resolution games to 2160p. Support depends on each game.

Memory and storage

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Main RAMiPhysical main CPU/GPU shared memory, including the portion reserved for the operating system. Separate auxiliary system memory is excluded.

10GB1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

8GB1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Main RAM type

GDDR61Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

GDDR51Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Auxiliary system RAMiSeparate physical system memory outside the main CPU/GPU shared memory pool. This is not a reserved portion of main RAM.

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1GB13Press articlemcvuk.com/business-news/mark-cerny-goes-in-depth-on-the-ps4-pro-reveals-double-gpu-sizeRead 13 October 2026Cerny: we added about a gigabyte of slow, conventional DRAM, used to hold suspended apps. Sony gives no exact size or type. Press reports differ on the type, so the type is left out.

Auxiliary system RAM type

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Memory bus width

128bits1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

256bits15Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026PCGH: 256-bit memory interface with eight 8-Gbit GDDR5 chips.

Memory bandwidthiPublished bandwidth for each memory pool. A split pool is recorded in separate rows, not combined into one bandwidth.

AMicrosoft Xbox Series S 1TB

Memory pool	Capacity (GB)	Bandwidth (GB/s)
8 GB pool	8	224
2 GB pool	2	56

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

BSony PlayStation 4 Pro

Memory pool	Capacity (GB)	Bandwidth (GB/s)
GDDR5 shared memory	8	218

Source14Press articlegamedeveloper.com/business/inside-the-playstation-4-pro-with-mark-cernyRead 13 October 2026Cerny: the GDDR5 pool runs at roughly 218 GB/s. The PCGH article estimates 211 GB/s from the chip speed and the PCGH table lists 218 GB/s. The 8 GB main pool is a Sony specification. The separate extra DRAM is not in this row.

StorageiMarketed built-in storage in decimal GB. 1 TB is 1000 GB. Usable free space is separate.

1 TB1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026Marketed 1TB is stored as decimal 1000 GB. The 512GB value is retained as published. These are not usable formatted capacities.

1 TB1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Hard disk drive: Internal, 1 TB, base 10 (1 TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes). The system reserves part of it.

Storage type

Custom NVMe SSD1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

Internal 2.5-inch hard disk drive, 5400 RPM, SATA III10Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2016/09/08/ps4-pro-the-ultimate-faqRead 13 October 2026FAQ: stock 1 TB, 5400 RPM hard drive, 2.5-inch, supports the faster SATA-III specification.

SSD read bandwidth (raw)iPublished uncompressed internal SSD throughput. Compressed throughput is separate.

2.4GB/s1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

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SSD read bandwidth (compressed)iPublished compressed internal SSD throughput. Compression assumptions belong in the source note.

4.8GB/s1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

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Storage expansion methodsiSupported internal or external storage. Source notes distinguish storing current-generation games from playing them directly.

Xbox Series X|S Storage Expansion Card, USB 3.1 external storage1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

Replace the internal 2.5-inch hard disk drive (up to 9.5 mm thick), USB extended storage for applications (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps or faster, 250 GB to 8 TB)9Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/extendedstorage.htmlRead 13 October 2026USB extended storage installs and runs applications. It cannot hold saved data, themes or screenshot and video clips. Sony's Pro FAQ says the stock 1 TB 5400 RPM drive can be replaced with a 2.5-inch drive no more than 9.5 mm thick.

Internal storage expansion slot

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Max internal storage expansioniLargest supported added internal drive under the stated firmware. Built-in storage is excluded.

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Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest explicitly supported video signal resolution. This is not native game rendering resolution. State game, app and firmware requirements in source notes.

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3840 × 2160px6Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2016/09/08/ps4-pro-the-ultimate-faqRead 13 October 2026FAQ: PS4 Pro introduces 4K output, with 2160p YUV420 and 2160p RGB settings, on a supported 4K TV.

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output signal refresh rate. Resolution and connection conditions belong in source notes. Game rendering performance is separate.

120Hz4Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/11/06/is-your-tv-ready-to-power-your-dreamsRead 8 October 2026Xbox Series X|S supports up to 120 Hz. Resolution and display compatibility remain separate.

60Hz6Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2016/09/08/ps4-pro-the-ultimate-faqRead 13 October 2026FAQ: 4K output at up to 60 frames per second with a supported 4K TV and a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable. Older High Speed cables can cause flicker.

Max game frame rate (claimed)iMaker-published maximum frame rate supported in compatible games. It is not a measured result or a promise that every game runs at this rate. Resolution and mode restrictions belong in source notes.

120fps1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

60fps6Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2016/09/08/ps4-pro-the-ultimate-faqRead 13 October 2026FAQ: 4K output at up to 60 frames per second. This is a platform claim and not a promise for every game.

Game resolution targetiThe maker's game-resolution target. Native rendering, dynamic resolution and upscaled output are distinct.

1440p1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

Up to 4K (3840 x 2160) on 4K TVs. 1080p on HDTVs.6Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2016/09/08/ps4-pro-the-ultimate-faqRead 13 October 2026FAQ: games can run at up to 4K on 4K TVs and run at 1080p on HDTVs. Many developers use checkerboard rendering instead of native 4K.

Video output modesiExplicitly supported signal combinations. Rows do not prove a maximum at every resolution or the native resolution of a game.

AMicrosoft Xbox Series S 1TB

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BSony PlayStation 4 Pro

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)	Conditions
3840	2160	60	2160p YUV420 or RGB. Requires a supported 4K TV and a Premium High Speed HDMI cable.

Source6Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2016/09/08/ps4-pro-the-ultimate-faqRead 13 October 2026Only the 2160p 60 Hz row the FAQ states. Lower-resolution rows are not listed.

HDR formatsiSupported output HDR formats. Games, disc playback and streaming apps can support different formats. State those routes in source notes.

HDR10, Dolby Vision4Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/11/06/is-your-tv-ready-to-power-your-dreamsRead 8 October 2026HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Dolby Vision initially applied to streaming apps. Game support arrived in September 2021.5Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/28/dolby-vision-gaming-now-available-on-xbox-series-x-sRead 8 October 2026Dolby Vision gaming released September 28, 2021. Supported TV and game content required. This does not establish Dolby Vision UHD Blu-ray disc playback.

HDR106Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2016/09/08/ps4-pro-the-ultimate-faqRead 13 October 2026FAQ: fully compatible with the HDR10 specification at launch. There are no plans for Dolby Vision.7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps4-how-to-enable-hdrRead 13 October 2026Sony support: PS4 consoles support HDR video output and need a TV that supports the HDR10 format. System software 7.0 or later is required.

HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. It does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

2.11Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

2.015Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026PCGH comparison table lists HDMI 2.0 for the PS4 Pro. iFixit's teardown also lists HDMI 2.0. Sony publishes no HDMI version.

Variable refresh rateiPublished support for variable refresh rate output. Connection, display, game and firmware requirements belong in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

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Auto low latency mode

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

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HDMI-CEC

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Yes11Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/settings/devicelink.htmlRead 13 October 2026Enable HDMI Device Link uses BRAVIA Sync, which Sony describes as based on the CEC specification. Features depend on the TV.

Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished output or decoding formats. State games, discs, streaming and passthrough routes in source notes.

Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Dolby TrueHD with Atmos, L-PCM up to 7.11Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial audio systems. State headset, TV, receiver and supported game requirements in source notes.

Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Windows Sonic4Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/11/06/is-your-tv-ready-to-power-your-dreamsRead 8 October 2026Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Windows Sonic. Supported content and an appropriate HDMI receiver, display or headset are required.

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Bluetooth audio outputiBuilt-in support for sending game audio directly to Bluetooth headphones. Controller wireless support does not establish Bluetooth audio.

No22Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/blog/connect-bluetooth-headphones-to-xboxRead 8 October 2026Xbox accessory maker compatibility guide explicitly states that Xbox Series X and S do not route game or chat audio over Bluetooth. A Bluetooth-capable controller or headset does not add native console Bluetooth audio.

No6Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2016/09/08/ps4-pro-the-ultimate-faqRead 13 October 2026Sony's 2013 PS4 launch FAQ states third-party Bluetooth wireless headsets are not supported on PS4. The Pro FAQ does not add Bluetooth audio.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 51Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table lists IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. The newest listed standard 802.11ac is Wi-Fi 5.

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Safety guide, Wireless networking feature: the frequencies used are the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz ranges. The specification table lists IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.

Wi-Fi MIMO

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Bluetooth versioniPublished console Bluetooth version. The supplied controller can use a different version.

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4.0 (LE)1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Ethernet speed

1,000Mbps1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

1,000Mbps1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026

PortsiPhysical connectors on the console only. Excludes the supplied controller, optional accessories and drive slots. Count each connector once, grouping identical ports by location and role.

AMicrosoft Xbox Series S 1TB

Type	Count	Version	Location	Role
USB-A	1	USB 3.1 Gen 1	front	Data and accessories
USB-A	2	USB 3.1 Gen 1	rear	Data and accessories
HDMI	1	2.1	rear	Video and audio output
Ethernet	1	Not available	rear	Network
Storage expansion	1	Not available	rear	Xbox Series X|S Storage Expansion Card
AC power	1	Not available	rear	Power input

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026Specification counts and maker front/rear gallery views. One front and two rear USB-A ports. Rear HDMI output, Ethernet, proprietary storage expansion and AC input each counted once.

BSony PlayStation 4 Pro

Type	Count	Version	Speed (Gbps)	Location	Role
HDMI	1	2.0	Not available	rear	Video and audio output
Optical audio	1	Not available	Not available	rear	Digital audio output (DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL))
USB-A	2	SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen1)	5	front	Data and accessories
USB-A	1	SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen1)	5	rear	Data and accessories
Ethernet	1	Not available	1	rear	Network
Other	1	AUX	Not available	rear	PlayStation Camera
AC power	1	Not available	Not available	rear	Power input

Source8Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_7000.htmlRead 13 October 2026User's Guide hardware part names for CUH-7000/7100/7200: front USB port, rear AC IN connector, HDMI OUT, AUX, DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL), USB and LAN. The specification table gives three SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen1) ports, and Sony's launch release puts two in the front and one at the rear. Sony's extended storage page equates SuperSpeed USB with 5 Gbps. HDMI 2.0 is from PCGH and the iFixit teardown.

Disc drive

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Disc driveiWhether a disc drive is supplied with this exact model. A separately sold compatible drive is optional, not built in.

None1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

Built in1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Optical drive, read-only, BD 6x CAV and DVD 8x CAV.

Optical disc formatsiSupported disc formats for the supplied drive. Optional-drive support belongs in disc_drive_requirements instead.

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BD-ROM, BD-R/RE (BDAV, BDMV), DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW (video mode, VR mode), DVD+R/RW1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Optical drive is read-only, BD 6x CAV and DVD 8x CAV. Formats are from the online User's Guide page Supported disc formats. CDs, BD-RE ver.1.0, BD-R/RE XL and 8 cm discs are not supported. The Pro does not play Ultra HD Blu-ray discs (Sony Pro FAQ).

Disc drive requirementsiRequirements for a separately sold compatible disc drive, including supported hardware and online pairing.

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Controller

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Included controller

Xbox Wireless Controller1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026The Specifications table lists the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller with the system.

Included controller count

11Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

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Controller connectionsiSupported connections from the supplied controller to this console. A controller's connections to phones or PCs do not establish console support.

Xbox Wireless, USB6Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 8 October 2026Xbox Wireless is the console connection. Bluetooth on the controller is for supported PCs and mobile devices. USB console connection is supported by the controller launch release.7Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/01/11/introducing-new-xbox-wireless-controller-pulse-redRead 8 October 2026The launch release says that all new Xbox Wireless Controllers support connection by USB to the console or PC. The supplied controller is the same controller generation.

Bluetooth, USB (Micro-B)2Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specsRead 13 October 2026Controller table lists Bluetooth v2.1+EDR and USB HID Class, with a Micro B USB port.

Controller features

Hybrid D-pad, Share button, Textured triggers, bumpers and grips, Button mapping with Xbox Accessories app6Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Two-point capacitive touch pad with click, Six-axis motion sensing (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer), Light bar, Vibration, Built-in mono speaker, 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, Extension port2Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specsRead 13 October 2026DUALSHOCK 4 (CUH-ZCT2) table: Touch Pad 2 Point, Click Mechanism, Capacitive Type. Motion Sensor six-axis. Other features Light Bar, Vibration, Built-in Mono Speaker. Ports USB (Micro B), Extension Port, Stereo Headset Jack.

Controller power

AA batteries6Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery, 3.65 V, 1000 mAh2Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specsRead 13 October 2026Controller table: Built-in Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery DC3.65V 1000mAh. Sony's Pro FAQ says the latest DUALSHOCK 4 ships with the Pro.

Power

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Power supply

Internal AC12Owner's manualcms-assets.xboxservices.com/assets/9f/35/9f356d64-bfdc-40d5-a1af-8ef3dd2c0f51.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Series S service guide, illustrated service parts list page 11, includes internal Power Supply Unit and both 512GB and 1TB motherboard modules.

Internal AC1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026The system has an AC IN connector and ships with an AC power cord and no external adapter.

Rated power inputiConsole electrical input rating as published. A power supply output rating is separate from wall consumption.

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100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, Power 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum console power consumption. Test or hardware revision restrictions belong in the source note.

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310W1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, Maximum rated power. This is a rating and not a measured gaming figure.

Standby power (claimed)iPublished standby consumption under the stated network, USB and software settings. A range is not reduced to a single value.

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Measured

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Gaming power (measured)iReviewer-measured wall consumption. Record game, mode, hardware revision, resolution and measurement method. A range or approximate figure is not stored as an exact result.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured consumption at the home screen. Hardware revision, connected accessories and measurement method belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured standby consumption. Record firmware, network, USB, download settings and measurement point.

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Gaming noise (measured)iReviewer-measured A-weighted sound pressure. Record distance, background level, game, position and exact hardware revision.

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Usable storage (measured)iReviewer-reported available storage after the system reservation. Software version and GB versus GiB convention belong in source notes.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiConsole body in its upright orientation, excluding the stand, attached optional drive, feet and protrusions unless the source explicitly includes them. Width is left-to-right, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. Source notes preserve maker conditions.

Width65Height275Depth151mm(2.6 × 10.8 × 5.9 in)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026Upright console orientation: 65 mm wide, 275 mm tall, 151 mm deep. Maker publishes 6.5 x 15.1 x 27.5 cm. CHIP November 2020 spec table explicitly names width 6.5, depth 15.1 and height 27.5 cm. External design is unchanged for the 1TB colours.13Reviewchip.de/test/Xbox-Series-S-im-Test_183094729.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original 512GB November 2020 spec table explicitly gives width 6.5 cm, depth 15.1 cm and height 27.5 cm. Current maker family table covers the 1TB editions with the same dimensions.

Width295Height55Depth327mm(11.6 × 2.2 × 12.9 in)1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table gives about 295 x 55 x 327 mm (width x height x depth), excluding projecting parts, in the horizontal placement. Stored as published.

WeightiConsole only. State stand, optional disc drive and reference hardware revision conditions in source notes.

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3.3kg(7.3 lb)1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, approx. 3.3 kg.

Supported orientationsiPublished supported placement orientations. Stand or feet requirements belong in source notes.

Vertical, Horizontal9Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/23/designing-the-next-generation-of-consoles-xbox-series-x-and-xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026Both consoles support horizontal and vertical placement without an additional stand. The 2024 Xbox Series X|S release retains the same external form.

Horizontal, Vertical1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Safety guide: do not set the system other than vertically or horizontally. Use the vertical stand, sold separately, for the vertical position.

In the box

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In the box

Xbox Series S 1TB console, Xbox Wireless Controller, High Speed HDMI cable, Power cord, 2 AA batteries18Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/es-es/d/xbox-series-s-1-tb-nero/8zcbgtt29h9cRead 8 October 2026Exact Carbon Black 1TB FAQ: controller, High Speed HDMI cable and power cord. Batteries are corroborated by the manufacturer France factsheet.19Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0196388180004_f_0Read 8 October 202620Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/xbox-series-s-1tb-all-digital-console-disc-free-gaming-xbox-series-s/6595695Read 8 October 2026Maker content image lists Series S console, Xbox Wireless Controller, High Speed HDMI cable, power cable and two AA batteries.

PlayStation 4 Pro console, DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller, HDMI cable, USB cable, Mono headset (with muting feature), AC power cord1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Main supplied items in the Specifications table: HDMI cable, USB cable, mono headset with muting feature and AC power cord. The DUALSHOCK 4 controller is listed with the system. Sony's Pro FAQ says a Premium High Speed HDMI cable is included.

HDMI cable included

Yes18Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/es-es/d/xbox-series-s-1-tb-nero/8zcbgtt29h9cRead 8 October 202620Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/xbox-series-s-1tb-all-digital-console-disc-free-gaming-xbox-series-s/6595695Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Vertical stand includediA supplied vertical stand. Built-in feet are not a separate stand.

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No1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026The vertical stand is sold separately and is not in the Main supplied items.

Links

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Product page

www.xbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-s1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

www.playstation.com/en-us/ps4/ps4-pro3Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/ps4-proRead 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.xbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-s1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

www.playstation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specs2Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specsRead 13 October 2026Sony US tech specs page lists the PS4 Pro (CUH-7000 series) next to the PS4 and the DUALSHOCK 4 (CUH-ZCT2).

Manual

download.microsoft.com/download/c/5/1/c516c773-0650-4719-8b1e-fbee939075f5/XBOX%20SERIES%20X%20%2B%20S%20MANUAL%20EN%20ZH%20KO%20-%20SI%20TW%20HK%20KO.pdf8Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/c/5/1/c516c773-0650-4719-8b1e-fbee939075f5/XBOX%20SERIES%20X%20%2B%20S%20MANUAL%20EN%20ZH%20KO%20-%20SI%20TW%20HK%20KO.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Series X and S product and regulatory guide. Opened the English section, pages 2-9. Safety and setup guidance, not a complete hardware spec table.

manuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdf1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-7015B-3.7_3.pdfRead 13 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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