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Microsoft Xbox Series X: specs and price (2026)
Microsoft Xbox Series X has a US price of $499 (US launch MSRP (November 2020), 1 TB; raised to $649.99 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) | $499 US launch MSRP (November 2020), 1 TB; raised to $649.99 in 2025 due to tariffs |
|---|---|
| Brand | Microsoft |
| Released | 2020-11 |
| cpu | Custom AMD Zen 2 8-core @ 3.8 GHz |
| gpu tflops | 12.155 |
| ram gb | 16 |
| storage gb | 1000 |
| max resolution | 4K |
| max fps | 120 |
| optical drive | Yes |
| release | 2020-11 |
Source: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by xbox.com. Wikipedia Xbox Series X/S article: 12.155 TFLOPS (52 CUs RDNA 2 @ 1.825 GHz), 8-core Zen 2 @ 3.8 GHz, 16 GB GDDR6, 1 TB NVMe SSD, 4K UHD Blu-ray drive. Launched November 10 2020 at $499. Wikipedia notes 2025 US price raised to $649.99 due to tariffs; $499 is the original launch MSRP recorded here.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Microsoft Xbox Series X cost?
The Microsoft Xbox Series X has a US price of $499 (US launch MSRP (November 2020), 1 TB; raised to $649.99 in 2025 due to tariffs), as of 2026-06-15.
When was the Microsoft Xbox Series X released?
The Microsoft Xbox Series X was released 2020-11.
What are the Microsoft Xbox Series X's key specs?
Microsoft Xbox Series X (Microsoft): cpu Custom AMD Zen 2 8-core @ 3.8 GHz, gpu tflops 12.155, ram gb 16, storage gb 1000, max resolution 4K. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.