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General

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Series

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

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

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

188316Owner'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 2026English regulatory section page 9 identifies console model 1883. The code is shared across Series S storage tiers and does not identify a retail bundle.

188213Owner's manuallearn.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/service-guides/series-x-console/series-x-device-id-and-disassemblyRead 8 October 2026Supported model 1882. This regulatory model number is shared by Series X hardware families and does not identify a retail bundle.

GTIN / EAN

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

8 September 202017Press articletomshardware.com/news/microsoft-announces-xbox-series-s-at-299-leaked-trailer-reveals-specsRead 8 October 2026Microsoft officially revealed Series S in its September 8, 2020 tweet, reproduced in this article. This precedes the September 9 detailed maker post.

12 December 201911Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2019/12/12/microsoft-unveils-xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026

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.

Microsoft Xbox One S23Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-series-s-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central's Xbox Series S review says the $299 Series S replaces the Xbox One S.

Microsoft Xbox One X21Reviewgsmarena.com/microsoft_announces_xbox_series_x_arriving_holiday_2020-news-40567.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena says the Xbox Series X is the successor to the Xbox One and the Xbox One X series of consoles.

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.

$29915Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.xbox.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/09/FACT-SHEET_Gen9-Hardware.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1, September 2020 manufacturer factsheet: $299 USD estimated retail price. No decimals are inferred. Other GPU and video claims in this document conflict with the current model-specific table and are not used.

$49912Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/09/xbox-series-x-and-xbox-series-s-launching-november-10Read 8 October 2026Maker publishes estimated retail price as $499, excluding US sales tax. No decimals are inferred.

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.

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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

Robot White14Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/09/introducing-xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

Carbon Black14Maker product pagexbox.com/nl-BE/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026

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

Xbox Series S, original 512GB, 202014Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/09/introducing-xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026Original Robot White Series S with 512GB custom SSD.

Original Xbox Series X, 2020, 1TB with disc drive10Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-techRead 8 October 2026

Platform

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

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

Operating system

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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.

Xbox One, Xbox 360, Original Xbox2Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026Selected compatible Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Original Xbox titles. Digital purchases are supported. Supported game discs require a disc drive and installation. The compatibility list is not every title.

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.

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

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.

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.

Processor and graphics

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System on chip

Custom AMD APU14Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/09/introducing-xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

Custom AMD APU10Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-techRead 8 October 2026Original 2020 custom AMD system on chip. Maker specifies 7 nm Enhanced. The 2024 editions are separate records.

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.

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

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

81Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 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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1615Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/06/10/inside-xbox-series-x-optimized-dirt-5Read 8 October 2026Developer interview explicitly states 16 hardware threads on Series X.

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.

3.8GHz1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026Series X: 3.8 GHz without SMT, 3.6 GHz with SMT.

GPU

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

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

GPU compute units

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

521Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026

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.

1.825GHz1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026

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

12TFLOPS1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026

Hardware ray tracing

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

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

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 224Maker 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.

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 1, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 219Maker 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.

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

16GB1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026

Main RAM type

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

GDDR61Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 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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Auxiliary system RAM type

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Memory bus width

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

320bits1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026

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

AMicrosoft Xbox Series S 512GB

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

BMicrosoft Xbox Series X 1TB (2020)

Memory pool	Capacity (GB)	Bandwidth (GB/s)
10 GB pool	10	560
6 GB pool	6	336

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

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

512GB1Maker 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 TB1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026Marketed 1TB is stored as decimal 1000 GB. Marketed 2TB is stored as decimal 2000 GB. This is not usable formatted capacity.

Storage type

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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.

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.

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

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

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

Native 4K1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026

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 512GB

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)	Conditions
3840	2160	120	Quake II enhanced supports native 4K at 120 fps on Xbox Series X|S. Compatible display and an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable required. The console's included High Speed cable does not establish this mode.

Source20Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2023/08/10/quake-ii-enhanced-xboxRead 8 October 2026Maker game launch explicitly states native 4K and 120 fps on Xbox Series X|S with a compatible 4K/120Hz display. This is an explicit supported mode, not a claim that every Series S game renders at 4K.

BMicrosoft Xbox Series X 1TB (2020)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)	Conditions
3840	2160	24	Compatible display required
3840	2160	50	Compatible display required
3840	2160	60	Compatible display required
3840	2160	120	HDMI 2.1 display and compatible content required

Source16Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/11/06/is-your-tv-ready-to-power-your-dreamsRead 8 October 2026Article explicitly lists Xbox Series X 3840 x 2160 output at 24, 50, 60 and 120 Hz. This table records supported combinations, not game rendering.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Auto low latency mode

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

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

HDMI-CEC

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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

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-xRead 8 October 2026

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.

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.

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

No25Maker 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.

No20Maker 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.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

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

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

Wi-Fi bands

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Wi-Fi MIMO

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

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Ethernet speed

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

1,000Mbps1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 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 512GB

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.

BMicrosoft Xbox Series X 1TB (2020)

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-xRead 8 October 2026Specification counts plus front and rear maker gallery views. Three USB-A ports: one front and two rear. Rear HDMI output, Ethernet, proprietary storage expansion and AC input each counted once.

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 in1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026

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

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4K UHD Blu-ray10Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-techRead 8 October 2026

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 Controller, Robot White1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 202614Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/09/introducing-xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026

Xbox Wireless Controller, Carbon Black1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026

Included controller count

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Controller power

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

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

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 AC13Owner's manuallearn.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/service-guides/series-x-console/series-x-device-id-and-disassemblyRead 8 October 2026Illustrated parts list and removal workflow show the internal power supply unit.

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

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

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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.

90W21Measurementlesnumeriques.com/console-de-jeu/microsoft-xbox-series-s-p59179/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original 512GB 2020 review. Gears 5 optimized version peaks at 90 W on the reviewer wattmeter. Typical range of 80-85 W is not stored. Exact scene, frame mode, resolution, meter model and firmware not published.

192W18Measurementtomshardware.com/reviews/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026Original 2020 review, updated November 12, 2020. Gears 5 Series X optimized game peaked at 192 W in the reviewer test. Measured console wall power. Exact firmware, scene, duration and resolution not published. This is a test peak, not typical power or a maker maximum.

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

28W22Measurementchip.de/test/Xbox-Series-S-im-Test_183094729.htmlRead 8 October 2026November 5, 2020 original Series S review, stationary menu display 28 W. Moving through menus measured 41 W. Exact meter, accessories, firmware and resolution not disclosed. Firmware may have been pre-release.

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

9W21Measurementlesnumeriques.com/console-de-jeu/microsoft-xbox-series-s-p59179/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original 512GB 2020 review, inactive standby 9 W. Downloading active standby is a separate 21 W condition. Exact firmware, network and USB settings not published.

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

37dB(A)21Measurementlesnumeriques.com/console-de-jeu/microsoft-xbox-series-s-p59179/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original 512GB review, worst recorded 37 dBA immediately adjacent to the exhaust grille. Exact distance and background SPL not published. Measurements at one metre are below 30 dBA and below the meter sensitivity, not an exact value. Review thermal images follow about 30 minutes of Gears 5, but does not specify if noise uses the identical duration.

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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.

364GB23Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-series-s-reviewRead 8 October 2026Original white 512GB model review states 364 GB usable out of the box. Exact firmware and GB versus GiB convention not given. Stored as the reviewer labels it. Les Numeriques explicitly describes a binary conversion, so its 364 Go is not treated as independently proven decimal GB.

802GB18Measurementtomshardware.com/reviews/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026Reviewer reports 802 GB available from the 1TB SSD after Xbox software and OS. Launch software. GB is retained as labelled by the reviewer, who does not define decimal GB versus GiB.

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.

Width151Height301Depth151mm(5.9 × 11.9 × 5.9 in)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026Maker-published body dimensions in upright orientation. 151 mm wide, 301 mm tall and 151 mm deep. The integrated base is not separately subtracted.

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

1.93kg(4.3 lb)18Maker product pagexbox.com/ko-KR/consoles/xbox-series-sRead 8 October 2026Design table publishes 1.93 kg for Series S. Used for original 512GB hardware. No rounded pound value is converted.

4.45kg(9.8 lb)14Maker product pagexbox.com/nl-BE/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026Disc design section publishes 4.45 kg. This value is used for the original 1TB disc model only, not the 2024 Galaxy Black revision.

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.

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.

In the box

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In the box

Xbox Series S 512GB console, Xbox Wireless Controller, Robot White, High Speed HDMI cable, Power cord19Reviewwindowscentral.com/xbox-series-x-s-setupRead 8 October 2026Box contents table distinguishes Series S High Speed HDMI cable from Series X Ultra High Speed cable. Maker family FAQ currently says Ultra High Speed for Series S, but the original included cable is High Speed.

Xbox Series X 1TB console, Xbox Wireless Controller, Carbon Black, Ultra High Speed HDMI cable, Power cord17Maker product pagexbox.com/en-GB/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026FAQ names console, controller, Ultra High Speed HDMI cable and power cord. Carbon Black controller is identified in the 1TB edition section.

HDMI cable included

Yes19Reviewwindowscentral.com/xbox-series-x-s-setupRead 8 October 2026

Yes16Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/11/06/is-your-tv-ready-to-power-your-dreamsRead 8 October 2026

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

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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.xbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-x1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 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.xbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-x1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xRead 8 October 2026

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.

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.

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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