Microsoft Xbox Series S
The Xbox Series S is the smallest, cheapest current-gen console, targeting 1440p rather than 4K but running every Series X game.
- Brand
- Microsoft
- Category
- Gaming Consoles
- Released
- 2020
- Price
- $399
- VersusAnything Score
- 62/100
Key features
- Smallest Xbox ever
- Lowest-cost current-gen console
- Runs all Series X games
Best for Game Pass subscribers on a 1080p or 1440p screen.
Xbox Series S specifications
| GPU power | 4 TFLOPS |
|---|---|
| CPU | 8-core AMD Zen 2 @ 3.6 GHz |
| Max output | 1440p at up to 120 fps, 4K upscaled |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Disc drive | No |
| Portable | No |
| Weight | 1.93 kg |
| Key exclusives | Halo, Forza, Starfield, Gears, plus Game Pass |
| Price (USD, 2025 list) | $399 |
Score breakdown
- Performance (35%)
- Storage (15%)
- Portability (10%)
- Value (40%)
Scored against every console in our database using the gaming consoles weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Smallest Xbox ever
- Lowest-cost current-gen console
- Runs all Series X games
- Strong value score (100/100 within gaming consoles)
- Strong portability score (67/100 within gaming consoles)
Cons
- Weaker storage score (25/100 within gaming consoles)
- Weaker performance score (33/100 within gaming consoles)
Compare Xbox Series S against
Alternatives to Xbox Series S
- Sony PlayStation 5 48/100
- Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition 61/100
- Sony PlayStation 5 Pro 53/100
- Microsoft Xbox Series X 48/100
- Nintendo Switch 2 49/100
- Valve Steam Deck OLED 29/100
Sources
- Xbox Series S: Microsoft official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.