This past week has open quite a lot of details regarding the next-generation platforms from Microsoft. In that, it was uncovered prematurely that the Xbox Series S, the entry-leveled entertainment-focused unit, would be hitting store shelves later this year without a disc drive as reported previously. It was later that Microsoft officially cemented the claims as legitimate and disclosed the unit would be priced at $299.

As for the powerhouse console, the Xbox Series X, it was told that the beefier system would be running for $499 with a release date slated the same as the Xbox Series S of November 10. Gathered that many of the initial reportings accurately relayed the information, the likeliness of the latter details is suspected to be correct as well.

And just moments ago, Microsoft announced that Xbox Series X will in fact be arriving later this November as well alongside the sibling Xbox Series S. And yes, the next-generation console will be running with a $499 price tag over its head.

We believe that access to the next generation should be available to everyone. And we know that price is an important factor for many of our fans. To complement Xbox Series X and invite more players into the next generation sooner, we built Xbox Series S—an all-digital, next-gen console designed to deliver everything that is core to next-generation gaming – faster load times, higher frame rates, and richer, more dynamic worlds – in our smallest, sleekest Xbox ever.

Developing two consoles in parallel from the beginning enables us to deliver the most powerful console ever in Xbox Series X and make next-gen gaming available and affordable to more players on day one with Xbox Series S.

Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox

In addition to the information provided from Microsoft, the firm also goes to verify other details originally relayed by Windows Central. The company discloses that the Xbox Series X will be pitched for $34.99 on the Xbox All Access payment plan and the Xbox Series S for $24.99, which the outlet disclosed correctly.

For followers anticipating to pick up the new consoles later this November, Microsoft shares that pre-ordering will be going live for the new console on September 22 later this month. It is expected major retailers alongside large online storefronts will be taking pre-orders when the day arrives in the coming weeks.

What Xbox Series are you picking up later this year?

Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S both arrive on November 10, 2020.

Source: Xbox Wire