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Microsoft Xbox Series S: specs and price (2026)
Microsoft Xbox Series S has a US price of $299 (US launch MSRP (November 2020), 512 GB; raised to $399.99 in 2025 due to tariffs). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $299 US launch MSRP (November 2020), 512 GB; raised to $399.99 in 2025 due to tariffs |
|---|---|
| Brand | Microsoft |
| Released | 2020-11 |
| cpu | Custom AMD Zen 2 8-core @ 3.6 GHz |
| gpu tflops | 4.006 |
| ram gb | 10 |
| storage gb | 512 |
| max resolution | 1440p |
| max fps | 120 |
| optical drive | No |
| release | 2020-11 |
Source: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by xbox.com. Wikipedia Xbox Series X/S article: 4.006 TFLOPS (20 CUs RDNA 2 @ 1.565 GHz), 8-core Zen 2 @ 3.6 GHz, 10 GB GDDR6, 512 GB NVMe SSD, no optical drive, native 1440p target with 4K upscaler. Launched November 10 2020 at $299. Wikipedia notes 2025 US price raised to $399.99; $299 is the original launch MSRP.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Microsoft Xbox Series S cost?
The Microsoft Xbox Series S has a US price of $299 (US launch MSRP (November 2020), 512 GB; raised to $399.99 in 2025 due to tariffs), as of 2026-06-15.
When was the Microsoft Xbox Series S released?
The Microsoft Xbox Series S was released 2020-11.
What are the Microsoft Xbox Series S's key specs?
Microsoft Xbox Series S (Microsoft): cpu Custom AMD Zen 2 8-core @ 3.6 GHz, gpu tflops 4.006, ram gb 10, storage gb 512, max resolution 1440p. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.