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If you’ve been eagerly awaiting a new and more powerful Microsoft Xbox gaming console, your wait is about to be over. Best Buy just opened pre-orders for three new Xbox Series X and Series S gaming systems, including the Xbox Series X 2TB console in Galaxy Black ($600), the Xbox Series X 1TB All-Digital console in Robot White ($450), and the Xbox Series S 1TB All-Digital in Robot White ($350).
Pre-order inventory is very limited, so if you want to be among the first to get your hands on one of these new systems, reserve your spot on Best Buy’s pre-order list immediately.
Xbox Series X 2TB Console in Galaxy Black ($600)
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Of the new Xbox consoles available for pre-order, this 2TB Series X system is already the most in-demand. It features a 2TB SSD for internal storage and comes with an Xbox Wireless Controller. The system also includes a 4K UHD Blu-Ray drive so you can take full advantage of all the Xbox games on disc.
You get gaming in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision and HDR10 support. For sound, this Xbox offers Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD and DTS support. It is also equipped with three USB ports and an HDMI 2.1 port.
The system measures 10.2 x 8.46 x 14.69 inches and runs on a 3.80 GHz 8-core CPU and a GPU that supports 12 TFLOPs 52 CUs at 1.825 GHz. Besides the additional internal storage, it is the additional Blu-Ray optical drive that sets this console apart from the other additions to the Xbox lineup.
Since Microsoft is promoting this system as a “special edition,” stock is expected to be very limited. If you place your order today, you could receive it as early as October 15th.
No games are included. A subscription to Xbox Game Pass, which gives you access to dozens of popular games, is also sold separately.
Xbox Series X 1TB All-Digital Console in Robot White ($450)
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This new Xbox Series X comes with a 1TB SDD as storage and is a purely digital console, which means you will have the best disc-free gaming experience with a 3.8GHz 8-core processor and an advanced GPU with 12 TFLOPs. 52 CUs at 1.825GHz.
The system offers 4K resolution with Dolby Vision and HDR10 support. And for audio, you get Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS support. This technology lets you immerse yourself in rich virtual worlds generated with 2 teraflops of raw graphics power, DirectX ray tracing, a custom SSD, and 4K gaming at 120 frames per second powered by the Xbox Velocity Architecture.
The console also comes with three USB ports and an HDMI port. It’s available for pre-order now in modern Robot White or Galaxy Black colors. The new system measures 10.2 x 8.46 x 14.69 inches and includes a wireless controller and HDMI cable. Games are not included. A subscription to Xbox Game Pass, which gives you access to dozens of popular games, is also available separately.
Xbox Series S 1TB All-Digital Robot White ($350)
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Another new addition to the Xbox console lineup is this Series S, which features a 1TB SSD for internal storage. It comes in Robot White or Carbon Black. It’s a purely digital console, so there’s no built-in optical drive, but it does come with an Xbox Wireless Controller and a high-speed HDMI cable for connecting the system to your TV.
A notable differentiator is that this system offers 1440p (2K) video streaming resolution, but 4K graphics quality when gaming. It displays animations at up to 120 frames per second, so you can expect extreme clarity and fluidity when gaming or watching videos. The system also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10, as well as Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD and DTS for audio.
As you’d expect, this Xbox is compatible with all Xbox games from all four generations of the system, as well as all games offered by Xbox Game Pass (subscription required). The system measures 11.5 x 5.47 x 13.46 inches and has three USB ports and an HDMI 2.1 port.
Another notable feature is hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which increases the realism of your gameplay through improved lighting, enhanced shadows, and immersive spatial audio. No games are included. A subscription to Xbox Game Pass, which gives you access to dozens of popular games, is also sold separately.
