New leaks reveal Xbox Series X price and Series S design


UPDATE 6/11/2020:Â The Xbox Series X is nearly here and we’ve given Microsoft’s latest the Reviews.org seal of approval
UPDATE 9/9/20: Xbox has released a new Series S promo video along with a round-up of its features, confirming the disc drive is no more.
UPDATE 8/9/20: Microsoft has confirmed the design and pricing of the Xbox Series S via Twitter.
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— Xbox (@Xbox) September 8, 2020
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When the Xbox Series X was announced back in July, we were wowed by its next-gen specs, including boosted CPU (3.8GHz), GPU (1.825GHz), RAM (16GB), max resolution (8K) and frame rate (120fps) and. But with such significant improvements, we had a feeling it would take quite the chunk out of our bank accounts. Well, now we know we were right, with South African retailer Pringles valuing the new console at R13,500 – around $1,107 on Aussie shores. However, American insiders are reporting an RRP of US$499, which would come closer to $685, so the Australian price will probably fall somewhere between the two estimates.
Looks like Pringles, of all brands, broke the Xbox Series X price for South Africa. If my maths checks out, this puts the XSX at around R13,5K locally? Unsure if that's excluding tax. https://t.co/luosSEa8Qi pic.twitter.com/UsDe2tfcAB
— Cavie (@CaV1E) September 4, 2020
If either pricing proves to be accurate, itâll be the most expensive Xbox release so far. When the current flagship Xbox One X was released, it came with a comparatively modest $640 RRP price tag.
However, leaked renders and pricing from YouTuber Brad Sams suggest Microsoft will also be catering to the mid-range gamer with the Xbox Series S. The budget-friendly console is about half the size of its luxe sibling, but still packs quite the punch – and all at less than half the price of the X at US$299 (approximately $411 in Aussie dollars).
— WalkingCat (@_h0x0d_) September 8, 2020
If the renders are anything to go by, aesthetically speaking, the Series S looks more like part of the Xbox One lineup than a launch partner of the Series X. The largely white body features a prominent round, black vent, and appears to have done away with the disc drive.
The ball is now very much in Sonyâs court, with PlayStation 5 pricing expected to place it head-to-head with Microsoftâs newest offerings.
Both the Xbox Series X and Series S will be released on 11 November. For a full round-up of the Xbox Series X, check out our in-depth guide.