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The reason the Xbox Series S is so much cheaper than the Series X

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Engadget
The reason the Xbox Series S is so much cheaper than the Series XWorldPing
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What happened

The Xbox Series X and S have seen the same price hikes as all other gaming hardware, but the Series S still provides a lower cost to entry.

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:30:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
  • Responses from regulators and competing platforms

Sources

The original report was published by Engadget. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

Read the full report at Engadget

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