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General

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Series

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

PlayStation3Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2013/130611a.htmlRead 13 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.

CUH-1115A1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.pdfRead 13 October 2026Safety Guide for purchases in the United States and Canada, document 4-541-426-51(2). Sony's June 2013 release calls the launch model the CUH-1000A series.

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.

20 February 20134Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2013/130821a.htmlRead 13 October 2026Sony introduced the PS4 in New York on February 20, 2013 (release of February 21, 2013).

Status

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Discontinued15Press articlegematsu.com/2021/01/sony-interactive-entertainment-ends-production-of-all-ps4-models-except-one-in-japanRead 13 October 2026Gematsu, January 5, 2021, on Sony ending most PS4 production in Japan: the original PlayStation 4 (CUH-1000 series) model already ended production. Sony introduced the slimmer CUH-2000 series in September 2016. Other regions are not covered by the report.

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.

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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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Sony PlayStation 5 (2020)16Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/ps5Read 23 October 2026TechRadar's PS5 review says the PS5 exceeds every standard set by its predecessor, the PS4.

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.

$3993Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2013/130611a.htmlRead 13 October 2026Recommended retail price US$ 399 announced June 11, 2013 for the CUH-1000A series with a 500 GB hard disk drive. The release does not state the tax treatment. US prices are listed without sales tax. The 399 EUR European price 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.

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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

Jet Black3Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2013/130611a.htmlRead 13 October 2026The CUH-1000A series launched in Jet Black.

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.

CUH-1000 series, original 2013 PS4 design. Covers the US model CUH-1115A (500 GB).1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sony's CUH-1115A guide lists 275 x 53 x 305 mm and 2.8 kg, the same size and mass as the June 2013 launch release. Sony's September 2016 release treats the later CUH-1200 series as a separate model. It is not covered here.

Platform

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

PlayStation 43Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2013/130611a.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Operating system

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PS4 system software10Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_1000.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 Plus6Maker 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.

Yes6Maker 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 2013 release introduced Remote Play with PS Vita.

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

Single-chip custom processor1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.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-1115A-1.7_5.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, 8 cores. Sony's guide does not list the CPU clock.

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-1115A-1.7_5.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.

1.6GHz13Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026Hardware comparison table, PS4 (CUH-1000) column: maximum CPU clock 1.6 GHz. Mark Cerny gives the same 1.6 GHz for the existing PS4 (MCV interview).

GPU

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

AMD next-generation Radeon based graphics engine1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table: GPU 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD next-generation Radeon based graphics engine.

GPU compute units

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

182Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2013/130221a.htmlRead 13 October 2026Sony release of February 20, 2013: the GPU contains a unified array of 18 compute units, generating 1.84 teraflops.

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.

0.8GHz13Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026Table: maximum GPU clock 800 MHz, 1,152 shaders, 18 units and 1.843 TFLOPS.

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

1.84TFLOPS1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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 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.

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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-1115A-1.7_5.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-1115A-1.7_5.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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Auxiliary system RAM type

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Memory bus width

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

256bits13Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026Table: 256-bit interface, 8 GiB GDDR5 at 2,750 MHz.

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

BSony PlayStation 4 (2013)

Memory pool	Capacity (GB)	Bandwidth (GB/s)
GDDR5 shared memory	8	176

Source2Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2013/130221a.htmlRead 13 October 2026Sony release: 8 GB of unified GDDR5 system memory giving 176 GB/second of bandwidth.

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.

500GB1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.pdfRead 13 October 2026Hard disk drive: Internal, 500 GB, base 10 (1 GB = 1,000,000,000 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 II7Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-americaRead 13 October 2026Launch FAQ: PS4 is equipped with a 5400 RPM SATA II hard drive. Users can install a new drive no thicker than 9.5 mm and larger than 160 GB.

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, larger than 160 GB), USB extended storage for applications (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps or faster, 250 GB to 8 TB, system software 4.50 or later)7Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-americaRead 13 October 2026The launch FAQ covers drive replacement. USB extended storage was added by later system software and is from Sony's current extended storage page. It installs and runs applications but cannot hold saved data, themes or screenshot and video clips.8Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps4-external-hdd-supportRead 13 October 2026Requires system software 4.50 or later, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps or later, 250 GB minimum and 8 TB maximum capacity.

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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1920 × 1080px7Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-americaRead 13 October 2026Launch FAQ: the PS4 supports 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p over HDMI. There is no 4K output. Stored as 1920 x 1080.

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.

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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

60fps7Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-americaRead 13 October 2026Launch FAQ: higher frame rates 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

1080p7Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-americaRead 13 October 2026Launch FAQ: higher screen resolutions up to 1080p.

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.

BSony PlayStation 4 (2013)

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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.

HDR109Maker 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. Sony's September 2016 release says all PS4 systems gain HDR through a system software update.

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

1.413Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026Table lists HDMI 1.4 for the PS4 (CUH-1000), the PS4 Slim and HDMI 2.0 for the PS4 Pro. 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.

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.

No7Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-americaRead 13 October 2026Launch FAQ: existing wireless headsets from third-party companies that use a Bluetooth connection are not supported on PS4. Controller Bluetooth is separate.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 41Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table lists IEEE 802.11 b/g/n. 802.11n is Wi-Fi 4.

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.pdfRead 13 October 2026The wireless networking feature section names only the 2.4 GHz range. The Slim and Pro guides name 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz instead. The table lists b/g/n without 802.11a.

Wi-Fi MIMO

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

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2.1 (EDR)1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table lists Bluetooth 2.1 (EDR).

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-1115A-1.7_5.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 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.

BSony PlayStation 4 (2013)

Type	Count	Version	Speed (Gbps)	Location	Role
HDMI	1	1.4	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 3.0)	5	front	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

Source10Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_1000.htmlRead 13 October 2026User's Guide hardware part names for CUH-1000/1100: front USB port, rear AC IN connector, DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL), HDMI OUT, LAN and AUX. The specification table gives two SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) ports and one AUX port. Sony's extended storage page equates SuperSpeed USB with 5 Gbps. HDMI 1.4 is from PCGH.

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-1115A-1.7_5.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-1115A-1.7_5.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.

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

DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.pdfRead 13 October 2026The Specifications table lists the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller with the system.

Included controller count

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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)3Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2013/130611a.htmlRead 13 October 2026Controller table: wireless communication Bluetooth Ver2.1+EDR and 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 port3Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2013/130611a.htmlRead 13 October 2026DUALSHOCK 4 (CUH-ZCT1) table, marked tentative at announcement: Touch Pad 2 Point, Click Mechanism, Capacitive Type. Six-axis motion sensor. 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 mAh1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.pdfRead 13 October 2026DUALSHOCK 4 table in the CUH-1115A guide: built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, DC 3.65 V, 1,000 mAh. This is the controller shipped with the system.

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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 AC10Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_1000.htmlRead 13 October 2026Sony's launch FAQ: PS4 has an internal power supply and no external power brick.

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-1115A-1.7_5.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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250W1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.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.

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.

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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.

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.

71W14Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/gaming/sony-ps4-slim-review-the-perfect-replacement-for-the-original-playstation-4Read 13 October 2026Expert Reviews, September 2016 Slim review, compared with the original PS4: 71 W on the home screen (95 W with a Blu-ray disc spinning). The review does not state which hardware revision of the original PS4 it used or the meter.

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.

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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.

Width275Height53Depth305mm(10.8 × 2.1 × 12 in)1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table gives about 275 x 53 x 305 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.

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.

2.8kg(6.2 lb)1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, approx. 2.8 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-1115A-1.7_5.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 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.

PlayStation 4 console, DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller, HDMI cable, USB cable, Mono headset (with muting feature), AC power cord1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.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 launch FAQ lists the same items at launch.

HDMI cable included

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

Yes1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.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-1115A-1.7_5.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/ps46Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4Read 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-specs5Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specsRead 13 October 2026Sony US PS4 tech specs page. It now lists the CUH-2000 series and the DUALSHOCK 4 (CUH-ZCT2) and no longer the 2013 model, so it is used only as the maker's spec page for the PS4 family.

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-1115A-1.7_5.pdf1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-1115A-1.7_5.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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