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If you’ve been eagerly awaiting a new, more capable Microsoft Xbox gaming console, your wait is almost over. Best Buy has just opened preorders 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 now.
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 console is already seeing the highest demand. It features a 2TB SSD for internal storage and comes with an Xbox Wireless Controller. A 4K UHD Blu-Ray drive is also included with the console, allowing you to fully enjoy all Xbox games on disc.
You get 4K gaming resolution with Dolby Vision and HDR10 support. For audio, this Xbox offers Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS support. Additionally, it comes with three USB ports and an HDMI 2.1 port.
The console measures 10.2 x 8.46 x 14.69 inches and is powered by a 3.80 GHz 8-core CPU accompanied by a GPU supporting 12 TFLOPs 52 CUs at 1.825 GHz. Beyond the extra internal storage, it’s the addition of the Blu-Ray optical drive that sets this console apart from other additions to the Xbox lineup.
Microsoft is billing this system as a “special edition,” so supplies should be very limited. If you place your order today, you could receive it as early as October 15.
No games included. An Xbox Game Pass membership, 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 SSD for storage and is a digital-only console. This means you can enjoy the best of disc-free gaming thanks to a 3.8GHz 8-core CPU with an advanced GPU offering 12 TFLOPs. 52 CUs at 1.825GHz.
The system delivers 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 using 2 teraflops of raw graphics processing 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 now available for preorder in Robot White or a modern-looking Galaxy Black. The new system measures 10.2 x 8.46 x 14.69 inches and includes a wireless controller and HDMI cable. No games are included. An Xbox Game Pass membership, which gives you access to dozens of popular games, is also sold separately.
Xbox Series S 1TB All-Digital in Robot White ($350)
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Another new addition to the Xbox console lineup is this Series S with a 1TB SSD for internal storage. It comes in Robot White or Carbon Black. This is a digital-only console, so there is no built-in optical drive. It does, however, come with an Xbox Wireless Controller and a high-speed HDMI cable to connect the system to your TV.
One of the things that sets this system apart is that it offers 1440p (2K) video streaming resolution, but 4K graphics quality for gaming. It features animations at up to 120 frames per second, so you can expect extreme clarity and smoothness 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 might expect, this Xbox is compatible with all Xbox games, across all four generations of systems, as well as all games offered by Xbox Game Pass (subscription required). The console measures 11.5 x 5.47 x 13.46 inches and includes three USB ports and an HDMI 2.1 port.
Another notable feature is hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which enhances the realism of your gameplay with improved lighting, enhanced shadows, and immersive spatial audio. No games are included. An Xbox Game Pass membership, which gives you access to dozens of popular games, is also sold separately.
