The Reason The Xbox Series S Is So Much Cheaper Than The Series X
Both consoles have become more expensive since launch, but the Series S is still relatively affordable.
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Why the Series X is more expensive
The most obvious difference between these two is that the Series S is a digital-only device that lacks a disc drive. Though there is a model of the Series X that also lacks a disc drive (which knocks $50 off its price), the hardware of the Series X otherwise remains the same. This lock-in to a solely digital landscape is one of the most defining features between the two, which contributes somewhat to its cheaper price tag.
Under the hood, the Series S is also a less impressive piece of hardware then the Series X. The base model of the Series S offers 512GB of storage, with a 1TB model available for $100 more. Meanwhile, the Series X comes with 1TB of space (there was a...
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