Microsoft · Released · First generation introduced 2020
Xbox Series S
Compact all-digital Series hardware in 512GB and 1TB configurations.
By Tulasiram Pemmadi · Research updated 25 October 2026 · Research guide, not a hands-on reviewXbox Series S hardware shown in the reference photograph. Xbox Series S with controller.jpg by AsmodeanUnderscore. CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP; no hardware features altered. This image adaptation is available under the same licence.
Hardware at a glance
Processor family
AMD Zen 2 / RDNA 2
Memory
10GB GDDR6
Storage
512GB or 1TB
Optical drive
None
Family-level details. Check the exact model before assuming that a feature is shared across revisions.
Hardware and game library
Series S belongs to the same generation as Series X but has a different graphics and memory configuration. It is all-digital. Storage and colour options do not remove that limitation. Game resolution and frame-rate modes may differ from Series X.
Choosing the right model
A physical Xbox disc collection cannot be used directly on Series S. Compare usable storage needs with the games you intend to install. Check the correct expansion format before buying storage. For a used console, verify account removal, controller sticks and HDMI output instead of valuing untransferred games shown on the home screen.
Model and edition registry
Selected documented models and editions. This registry does not yet include every regional SKU, promotional unit or limited edition.
Storage capacity and case colour distinguish the listed offers, but none accepts game discs. Owning a disc does not grant a digital licence for this hardware. Compare the exact capacity and game entitlement before treating a low-priced Series S as equivalent to a disc-equipped Series X.
These links match the release-platform labels in our GTA catalogue. Open the game guide for its edition and sources. This is not a complete backwards-compatibility list or a guarantee of current store availability.
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Images identify the pictured hardware; they are not evidence for every variant listed. Missing regional SKUs and undocumented editions remain outside this guide. Send a correction with a source.
