Microsoft is set to launch its new Xbox Series S 1TB Matte Black Limited Edition, an exciting upgrade from its earlier model. This special edition will go on sale tonight, August 31st at 12:00 AM, and is priced at 2599 yuan ($356). The device was also launched in India back in June for Rs 38,990.

Microsoft Xbox Series S 1TB Matte Black

Xbox Series S key features:

A significant difference in this edition, apart from its sleek matte black finish, is the increased storage. While the original Xbox Series S had 512GB of storage, this limited edition boasts a substantial 1TB. The core specifications, however, remain consistent with its predecessor.

The entry of Xbox’s next-generation consoles in China was initially marked on May 14, 2021. At the time, the Xbox Series S was introduced at a price point of 2399 yuan ($329). The more powerful counterpart, Xbox Series X, had a price tag of 3899 yuan ($535).

As for the tech specifics of the Xbox Series S, it’s equipped with an advanced 8-core AMD Zen 2 CPU and custom RDNA 2 GPU that ensures optimum gaming performance.

The Xbox Series S features a 3.6GHz CPU (compared to Series X’s 3.8GHz) and a GPU with 20 compute units at 1.563GHz, delivering 4 TFLOPS. It includes 10GB of GDDR6 RAM at 224GB/s, with 8GB allocated for games. It has a 128-bit RAM/VRAM setup and an HDMI 2.1 interface. In comparison, the Series X offers 16GB @ 560GB/s with 13.5GB available for games.

Xbox Series S can handle gaming resolutions up to 1440P at 120FPS. It also offers various features such as variable rate shading, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, ultra-low latency, Quick Resume, and Smart Delivery. Despite these impressive features, the design remains compact, measuring just 6.5cm x 15.1cm x 27.5cm.

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