Microsoft

Platform(s): PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
Genre: Hardware
Developer: Microsoft
Release Date: Nov. 10, 2020

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Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Now Available Worldwide

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2020 @ 8:17 a.m. PST

Xbox Series X is Microsoft's fastest, most powerful console ever and set a new bar for performance, speed and compatibility, allowing you to bring your gaming legacy, thousands of games from three generations and more forward with you.

Xbox announced the launch of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, bringing the most performant, immersive and compatible next-generation console gaming experiences to players in 40 markets around the world.

The launch of Xbox Series X|S heralds a new generation of game experiences including faster load times, higher frame rates, Quick Resume, Smart Delivery technology, hardware-accelerated DirectX raytracing, richer, more dynamic worlds, and so much more. Players will be greeted by the largest, most diverse launch lineup in Xbox history, with more than 30 optimized games available on Day One, including:

  • Gears 5
  • Gears Tactics
  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps
  • Forza Horizon 4
  • Destiny 2 Beyond Ligh
  • Assassin's Creed Valhalla

For more information on the incredible games coming to Xbox Series X|S before the end of the year, please visit the associated here. In the meantime, we invite you to tune in to our global livestream in celebration of play, today at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Gaming.

Xbox Series X is available now for $499, while Xbox Series S retails for $299. For the latest on where to buy Xbox Series X|S, visit here. You can also check in with your local retailer, including Microsoft Store for more information.

Starting today, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members playing on console will receive an EA Play membership at no additional cost.


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