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Microsoft Reveals Xbox Series X and S Prices, Pre-Orders Open in September

Both will be available on monthly payments in 12 countries

Sep 9, 2020 16:59 GMT  ·  By
Xbox Series X and S family
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Microsoft fans rejoice, as the Redmond giant has just announced the prices for its upcoming console, as well as when exactly they will be available for purchase. After announcing that the Xbox Series X will launch in November, Microsoft clarified earlier today its next-generation console will hit shelves on November 10.

Two console versions will be available for pre-order starting September 22: Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. The former will cost just $300, but it will lack a Blu-ray disc, while the latter is priced to sell for $500.

Microsoft announced that it is expanding the Xbox All Access program to 12 countries this holiday, with more to come in 2021. Xbox All Access provides an Xbox Series X, or Series S, along with 24 months of the full Xbox Game Pass Ultimate experience, at no upfront costs and a low monthly price. Xbox Series S will be available starting from $25 a month for 24 months, while the Xbox Series X will be available starting from $35 a month for 24 months.

Unfortunately, Xbox All Access will only be available in 12 countries this year: Australia (Telstra), Canada (EB Games), Denmark (Elgiganten), Finland (Gigantti), France (FNAC), New Zealand (Spark), Norway (Elkjop), Poland (Media Expert), South Korea (SK Telecom), Sweden (Elgiganten), United Kingdom (GAME and Smyths Toys), and United States (Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Microsoft Store, and Walmart).

The good news is existing Xbox All Access members will be able to purchase Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S at any time, including during the pre-order window, from any anticipating Xbox All Access retailer (US only).

If you haven't decided between the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, it's worth mentioning that apart from the lack of Blu Ray disc, the latter only supports 1440 @ 60 fps gameplay and packs just 4 TFLOPS. On the other hand, the Xbox Series X supports 4K @ 60 fps and features 12.15 TFLOPS. Even so, the Xbox Series S offers amazing bang for the buck considering that it comes with more than 200 games via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.