The Xbox Series is Microsoft's third home console, with the Xbox Series X and Series S releasing worldwide on November 10, 2020. While both consoles are considered part of the same generation, they each have different internal hardware.
The Xbox Series X is designed for 4K 60 FPS gaming, while the Series S aims for a 1080/1440p resolution and features no Blu-ray drive. The drop in performance is accompanied by a large price cut, costing $200 less than the Series X in North America.
All games are currently available for both versions of the Xbox Series, with new first-party titles being made available day-one for Microsoft's subscription service Xbox Game Pass.
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May 24, 2022 | 01:59 EDT
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May 24, 2022 | 07:39 EDT
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May 26, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
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May 23, 2022 | 04:41 EDT
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May 24, 2022 | 05:05 EDT
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May 24, 2022 | 04:26 EDT
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May 24, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
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May 20, 2022 | 02:53 EDT
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May 20, 2022 | 02:53 EDT
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May 19, 2022 | 06:11 EDT
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May 19, 2022 | 04:46 EDT
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May 19, 2022 | 04:06 EDT
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May 19, 2022 | 11:30 EDT
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May 21, 2022 | 12:35 EDT
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May 18, 2022 | 10:58 EDT
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May 18, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
Today, 505 Games held its very first digital showcase at which the studio revealed a few new games on its slate for the next year or so. We got an in-depth look at three major upcoming 505 releases,…
May 17, 2022 | 10:00 EDT
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May 17, 2022 | 12:11 EDT
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May 17, 2022 | 10:12 EDT
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May 16, 2022 | 03:23 EDT
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May 16, 2022 | 10:25 EDT
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June 1, 2022 | 11:58 EDT
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May 13, 2022 | 03:12 EDT
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May 13, 2022 | 01:55 EDT
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May 13, 2022 | 12:01 EDT
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May 12, 2022 | 02:29 EDT
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May 10, 2022 | 09:56 EDT
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May 5, 2022 | 09:54 EDT
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May 4, 2022 | 02:19 EDT
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