When did the Xbox Series X and Series S launch?
The Xbox Series X and Series S launched on the 10th of November 2020. The consoles were released in China on the 10th of June 2021.
Questions about Xbox Series X and Series S
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What are the specifications of the Xbox Series X and Series S?
The Xbox Series X features a custom 7 nanometer AMD system-on-chip with 12.155 teraflops of computational power and a 1 terabyte SSD. The Xbox Series S measures 6 inches by 6 inches by 2.4 inches, includes 4.006 teraflops of power, and ships with 512 gigabytes of storage.
How much did the Xbox Series X and Series S cost at launch?
The Xbox Series X launched at 499 dollars and the Xbox Series S launched at 299 dollars and 99 cents. The Xbox Series X All-Access plan costs 19 dollars and 99 cents per month over 24 months, while the Series S plan costs 14 dollars and 99 cents per month over 14 months.
How many Xbox Series X and Series S units have been sold?
As of June 2024, the Xbox Series X and Series S have sold a combined 28.3 million units worldwide. Sales reached 12 million units by the end of 2021 and 18.5 million units by the end of 2022.
What is the Xbox Velocity Architecture?
The Xbox Velocity Architecture is a new storage solution that includes a custom Non-Volatile Memory Express solid-state drive and hardware components to improve transfer speeds. The Series X offers 2.4 gigabytes per second raw throughput and up to 4.8 gigabytes per second with compression, while the Series S includes similar custom hardware with 512 gigabytes of capacity.
What features does the Xbox Series X and Series S support?
The consoles support backward compatibility for four generations of games, Quick Resume for up to three games, and FPS Boost for select backward-compatible titles. The updated Xbox Series S launched on the 1st of September 2023 with 1 terabyte of storage, and refreshed models released on the 15th of October 2024 include Wi-Fi 6E and redesigned motherboards.