Xbox Series S
Xbox Series S is the fourth generation console under Microsoft’s Xbox division. The small-sized tech powers the same CPU as Xbox One X but has a slower clock speed and GPU. Xbox Series S is an affordable console that performs significantly better than an Xbox One X or a PlayStation 4 Pro.
The console was released at the end of 2020, and it targets 1080p and 2K resolutions. At eXputer, we cover hot news pertaining to both Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X hardware and write well-informed opinion pieces on the platform.
Stay tuned to the site and always keep yourself in the loop.
- Designer: Microsoft
- Release Date: November 10, 2020
- Original Price: $299
- Generation: 9th
- Successor: NA
- Predecessor: Xbox One
Xbox Series S Tech Specs
| CPU | 8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.6GHz (3.4GHz with SMT)* |
| GPU | Custom AMD Radeon RDNA 4 Teraflops, 20 CUs at 1.55 GHz |
| Memory | 10GB GDDR6 RAM |
| Storage size | 512GB NVME SSD Storage Drive |
| Weight | 4.25 lbs |
| Video | 1440p, 4K Support through playback or upscaling (120fps) |
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Xbox
Microsoft Has Raised The Price Of The Xbox Series X|S
Microsoft has made it official that the prices of both Xbox Series X and S are due to increase on August 15 in Japan.
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eXputer Originals
MS Store’s Ultimate Game Sale Discounts Some Genuinely Amazing Xbox Games
Xbox's Ultimate Game Sale has arrived, discounting Xbox games by a margin of up to 80% up until the end of July. Here's what to get.
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eXputer Originals
Console Exclusivity Is Evil But It’s Also Essential, Here’s Why
Each console generation has proven that the device with the best exclusivity in terms of games succeeds in the gaming industry.
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eXputer Originals
Xbox President Sarah Bond’s Bloomberg Interview Is Corporate Fakery At Its Best
After Arkane Austin & Tango were shutdown, Xbox President Sarah Bond spoke with Bloomberg in what I believe to be utter corporate fakery.
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Games
Baldur’s Gate 3, Mortal Kombat 1, And More Enjoy Price Cuts In Xbox’s New Spring Sale
The Xbox Store is currently enjoying the Spring Sale promo, discounting hundreds of games by up to an 80% margin.
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eXputer Originals
Game Devs May Start Avoiding Xbox As Console Sales Continue To Decline
Due to decreasing Xbox console sales and influence on the market, game devs might start pulling support from the ecosystem in the future.
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Industry
Xbox Series S: Phil Spencer Talks About The Price Increase In Brazil
During his visit to Brazil for CCXP '23, Phil Spencer commented on the price increase for Xbox Series S in the region.
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Games
Remnant 2 Devs Promise Incoming Fixes For Xbox Series S Version
Remnant 2's Xbox Series S version currently appears to be plagued with crashing issues. The devs have promised a fix by the end of the week.
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Industry
Phil Spencer Elaborates On Why The Company Won’t Ditch Xbox Series S
Phil Spencer recently appeared in an interview and confirmed that the company will not ditch the Xbox Series S for any reason.
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Industry
Xbox Series S Makes It Challenging To Develop For Xbox, Says Baldur’s Gate 3 Director
Baldur's Gate 3 director appeared in an interview and discussed that Xbox Series S makes it a challenge to develop for Xbox.
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Xbox
Xbox Will Soon Let Players Map Keyboard Shortcuts To Controller Buttons
The latest Xbox Insider program update has added a new feature for its users, letting players map keyboard shortcuts to their controllers.
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Xbox
The New “Stormcloud Vapor” Xbox Series Controller Leaks Online; Slated To Launch Next Month
Microsoft is planning to release another Xbox Series controller in the coming month. It could be related to Forza Motorsport, as per rumors.
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Games
Xbox Series X Version Of Quantum Error Is Being Limited By Its Inferior SSD, Says Developer
According to the devs of Quantum Error, the slow SSD of Xbox Series X is limiting their efforts, thus requiring a fair amount of change.
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Games
Shadow Warrior 3 Now Runs At 60 FPS On Xbox Series S Thanks To New Update
Flying Wild Hog has released a new update for Shadow Warrior 3 which finally adds the 60 FPS mode to the game on Xbox Series S.
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Industry
Microsoft In Talks To Release An Official Xbox Emulator In The Future
As per the latest rumors, Microsoft is exploring bringing an official Xbox emulator to current-gen consoles in the future.
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Industry
WD_Black 1 TB Storage Card For Xbox Series X|S Leaks At Best Buy
The new WD_Black 1 TB storage expansion card has leaked online on Best Buy ahead of its official reveal; it is currently priced at $180.
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Industry
In-Real Images Of The Oreo-Themed Xbox Series S Surface Online
The Oreo-themed Xbox Series S console failed to impress the fans with its mediocre and uninteresting design.
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News
Xbox Series S Available For $150 Thanks To Ongoing Verizon Sale
A new Verizon Up offer, that lasts until March 31, will let you buy the Xbox Series S for $149.99, which is half the retail of the console.
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Industry
Video Game Ports For Xbox Are Possibly Being Ignored By Developers
Developers might be ignoring video game ports for Xbox platforms in favor of PlayStation as recent games fail to meet acceptable standards.
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News
Xbox Series X|S Might Get A New Themed Controller On St. Patrick’s Day
An industry insider suggests that Xbox will release a Laser Green controller this St. Patricks Day on March 17th.
