Xbox Series S is in stock at Best Buy

Last November, Microsoft launched two next-generation consoles – the Xbox Series X and the cheaper Xbox Series S. If you’re looking for the cheaper next-generation Xbox, Best Buy currently has the console in stock.

The Xbox Series S variant costs $ 299, is smaller and less powerful than the $ 500 Series X. Another important thing to note is that the Xbox Series S is a digital console, which means it does not ‘ have a disk to play physical games.

Xbox Series S

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The Xbox Series S costs $ 299.99. Compared to the X Series, it is much smaller, less powerful and has half the built-in SSD storage. There is also no disk drive.

If you are planning to buy this console, you may want to consider picking up a few accessories that will help you get the most out of your new device, especially an additional controller when playing a game with ‘ a local cooperative with a friend or family member.

New Xbox Administrator

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Microsoft’s new Xbox controller has a Share button and a USB-C charging port if you use the optional rechargeable battery.

In terms of storage, both consoles have rather limited storage. If you plan to download older games that do not utilize next-generation hardware and do not want to deplete your limited SSD storage, you can use an external hard drive. You can purchase a 4 TB external hard drive for $ 100 from Seagate, which includes a two-month Xbox Game Pass, a Netflix-like digital video game subscription service for Xbox consoles. Or you can buy an Xbox Game Pass for three months if you do not have any games you want to buy yet.

Seagate Game Drive for Xbox 4TB External Hard Drive

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A 4TB hard drive is ideal for storing older Xbox games if you plan to play it on the Xbox Series X / S. It also includes a two-month trial period for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Of course, you can also upgrade your SSD, but there are a few things to keep in mind. Seagate is the only one with an SSD expansion card that is compatible with both consoles. In addition, the SSD expansion card only comes in 1 TB, and it is very expensive and costs $ 220.

Seagate 1TB NVMe SSD Extension for Xbox Series X / S

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Seagate’s expansion NVMe SSD is the device you’ll need as your Xbox Series X / S game collection grows. Unlike standard USB drives, it’s fast enough to run all the latest games.