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Xbox Series S cheaper than Series X due to hardware differences

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The Xbox Series S is significantly cheaper than the Series X primarily due to its less powerful hardware and digital-only design. While both consoles have seen price increases, the Series S starts at $500 compared to the Series X's $750, making it one of the most affordable modern consoles. The Series S features a digital-only format, less storage, lower processing power (4 teraflops vs. 12 teraflops), and less RAM with slower bandwidth than the Series X, which targets 4K resolution while the Series S targets 1440p. AI

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Xbox Series S cheaper than Series X due to hardware differences

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Deven McClure) ·

    The reason the Xbox Series S is so much cheaper than the Series X

    The Xbox Series X and S have seen the same price hikes as all other gaming hardware, but the Series S still provides a lower cost to entry.

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