The Xbox Series S has finally been officially confirmed, with price set at $299

MgrD7CW.png

Microsoft's worst kept secret--the Xbox Series S--has finally gotten its long-awaited reveal. Following a multitude of leaks, most recently one involving a release date and price, Microsoft has stepped in to confirm that yes, there will be a next-generation Xbox that is less powerful than the Xbox Series X, while still offering strong performance and value. Though we still don't know the price for the Xbox Series X, the smaller and freshly announced Xbox Series S will retail for $299.99/£249.99, with more detailed information coming soon. We also get the tagline "next-gen performance in the smallest Xbox ever".

The previous leaks indicated that by contrast, the Xbox Series X is planned to be priced at $499, with both systems releasing on November 10th, though this information is currently unconfirmed and is being reported as an "insider tip" by Windows Central.

:arrow: Source
 
Last edited by Foxi4, , Reason: UK Price Adjustment

AshuraZro

Belongs in a museum.
Member
Joined
Feb 21, 2004
Messages
2,599
Trophies
3
Location
Ontario
XP
2,872
Country
Canada
Honestly, with Game Pass being as decent as it is, this move does not surprise me in the least. Cutting the disc drive may still bite them in the ass as I think it might still be too soon to do that in gaming but I'd be lying if I said I owned many disc copies of Xbox One games.

As for the performance differences, I really don't think it should be a concern to people. The architectures are still the same in almost every way and developers have had time to dip their toes into multiple graphics settings between Xbox One X and PS4 Pro. There is little reason to think that this instantly equals the "hurr durr my Series X version will be watered down" response. Actually I see it as the opposite. Limitations lead to creative design and artwork and with the extra horse power in Series X, you can more reasonably expect to see 4k60 performance, ray tracing or even 120 fps. Personally, I'd take 120 fps any day of the fucking week over higher resolution.

Launching with a discless option right out the gate isn't as alienating and it's a damn sight better than if the reverse happened, where if they launched the Series X discless instead. Want the best performance? Better get your games straight from us. Imagine that. I feel like early Don Mattrick era Microsoft or early PS3 era Sony would have pulled that shit today.
 

Pipistrele

Well-Known Member
Member
Joined
Jan 21, 2019
Messages
770
Trophies
0
Age
30
XP
1,647
Country
Russia
Be sure not to buy or encourage this version of the console, consoles need to have a disc/physical media slot for many decades to come. All digital deprives the gamer of a return on their investment and freedom to buy games for $3 that digital stores sell for $50. It's not cheaper in the long run.
Considering affordable price and low cost of games through subscription model, I wholeheartedly encourage this version of the console and will most likely buy it. Gamepass negates a lot of need for "returning on investment", and large chunk of those $50 games are available for small prices during sale seasons anyway.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Ty_

Tom Bombadildo

Dick, With Balls
Member
Joined
Jul 11, 2009
Messages
14,573
Trophies
2
Age
29
Location
I forgot
Website
POCKET.LIKEITS
XP
19,185
Country
United States
Will it be possible to, like, somehow resolder the disk drive? Will they remove the header?
If it's going to have different hardware than I doubt it, no reason to put any headers for a disc drive on the mobo if they never plan on giving the lower end version a disc drive in the first place. It won't be like the all digital Xbox One S that just reused a standard Xboner mobo.
 

KokoseiJ

GBAtemp VOCALOID Enthusiast
Member
Joined
Jul 18, 2020
Messages
333
Trophies
0
Age
18
XP
614
Country
Korea, South
"Find out on the next episode of Spawn Wave/The Ben Heck Show when the system comes out!"

Even then, I'm sure they aren't using just any 4K Blu-Ray drive one can buy on the market.
Eh, You could get a replacement drive and attach it.

but yeah, since they're gonna have a different spec they would have a different mobo. They might remove the disk related functions in the software...

We'll see when it comes out.
 

slaphappygamer

Well-Known Member
Member
Joined
Nov 30, 2008
Messages
4,094
Trophies
2
Age
46
Location
California
XP
7,513
Country
United States
This has no disc drive. It’s backwards compatible with xbox360 and OGxbox. Where do I put my disc? Maybe we submit a photo of the disc and it downloads to my console.


Anyway, the real question is, where do we insert our credit card? There surely is a slot for that somewhere.

Also, it’s be nice to have a different letter. I can hear it now.
Kid: “Mom, for my birthday I want an Xbox series x”.
Mom: *at the wallymart, “oh yes Xbox series s. I found it! I’m so glad it isn’t sold out.”
Kid: *on birthday, “fuck, I said X! Your not my mom!”
 
Last edited by slaphappygamer,

Silent_Gunner

Crazy Cool Cyclops
Banned
Joined
Feb 16, 2017
Messages
2,696
Trophies
0
Age
29
XP
4,727
Country
United States
This has no disc drive. It’s backwards compatible with xbox360 and OGxbox. Where do I put my disc? Maybe we submit a photo of the disc and it downloads to my console.


Anyway, the real question is, where do we insert our credit card? There surely is a slot for that somewhere.

Oof, now that you mention that, does the XBOne allow one to use discs for their games? I would hope Microsoft would have a working OG Xbox emulator that can play every game on the system as opposed to a lot, but not everything like with the 360, but I know that the 360 is running off of emulation on the system. Even then, does it allow you to use discs that are compatible with the emulator?

I only had an Xbox One for a little bit before my relationship with an acquaintance from high school deteriorated due to him being a toxic asshole, and this was before the Xbox 360 emulator was implemented.

Maybe they'll sell a proprietary disc drive?
 
  • Like
Reactions: slaphappygamer

D34DL1N3R

Nephilim
Member
Joined
Dec 6, 2008
Messages
3,670
Trophies
1
XP
3,220
Country
United States
"next-gen performance in the smallest Xbox ever" uh huh. The Series X and PS5 are barely next generation, let alone this garbage system. And the Series X? Pfffffft. I'll take the PS5 with disc drive even if it's $100-$150 more. I already own a system that can play every Series X title.
 
Last edited by D34DL1N3R,
  • Like
Reactions: Silent_Gunner

Site & Scene News

Popular threads in this forum

General chit-chat
Help Users
  • No one is chatting at the moment.
  • ZeroT21 @ ZeroT21:
    it wasn't a question, it was fact
  • BigOnYa @ BigOnYa:
    He said he had 3 different doctors apt this week, so he prob there. Something about gerbal extraction, I don't know.
    +1
  • ZeroT21 @ ZeroT21:
    bored, guess i'll spread more democracy
  • LeoTCK @ LeoTCK:
    @K3Nv2 one more time you say such bs to @BakerMan and I'll smack you across the whole planet
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    Make sure you smack my booty daddy
    +1
  • LeoTCK @ LeoTCK:
    telling him that my partner is luke...does he look like someone with such big ne
    eds?
  • LeoTCK @ LeoTCK:
    do you really think I could stand living with someone like luke?
  • LeoTCK @ LeoTCK:
    I suppose luke has "special needs" but he's not my partner, did you just say that to piss me off again?
  • LeoTCK @ LeoTCK:
    besides I had bigger worries today
  • LeoTCK @ LeoTCK:
    but what do you know about that, you won't believe me anyways
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    @BigOnYa can answer that
  • BigOnYa @ BigOnYa:
    BigOnYa already left the chat
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    Biginya
  • BigOnYa @ BigOnYa:
    Auto correct got me, I'm on my tablet, i need to turn that shit off
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    With other tabs open you perv
  • BigOnYa @ BigOnYa:
    I'm actually in my shed, bout to cut 2-3 acres of grass, my back yard.
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    I use to have a guy for that thanks richard
  • BigOnYa @ BigOnYa:
    I use my tablet to stream to a bluetooth speaker when in shed. iHeartRadio, FlyNation
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    While the victims are being buried
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    Grave shovel
  • BigOnYa @ BigOnYa:
    Nuh those goto the edge of the property (maybe just on the other side of)
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    On the neighbors side
    +1
  • BigOnYa @ BigOnYa:
    Yup, by the weird smelly green bushy looking plants.
    K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2: https://www.the-sun.com/news/10907833/self-checkout-complaints-new-target-dollar-general-policies...