The price of the Xbox Series X is now set. For just under €500, Microsoft’s console is yours. The release is in November and pre-orders start later this month.
What’s new? Finally, the cat is out of the bag. Microsoft has officially confirmed what the new Xbox consoles will cost and when they will be released.
- The Xbox Series X costs €499.99
- The Xbox Series S costs €299.99
When is the release of the Xbox Series X? The release of both consoles will take place on November 10, 2020.
When can you pre-order? If you cannot wait to secure the new console, you just have to wait a few days. Pre-orders for the Xbox Series consoles will start on September 22, 2020.
Even more games in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and on PC
What else is new? EA Play will be part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and part of Xbox Game Pass for PC. There are no additional costs to you. A partnership with Electronic Arts makes this possible. This expansion will be available in time for the Christmas business, the Xbox team explains.
For you, this means that in addition to the more than 100 games in the Xbox Game Pass collection, over 60 more titles from EA will be added. Among them hits like FIFA 20, Titanfall 2, or Need for Speed Heat. Battlefield, Mass Effect, or The Sims will then be part of the package – and that without additional costs.
So the last days went regarding Xbox
In recent days, the news about the new Xbox consoles has been overwhelming. Initially, a leak on the evening of September 7, 2020 attracted attention, which named the prices and release date of both consoles.
Shortly thereafter, on September 8, Microsoft already introduced the Xbox Series S with an announcement video.
Now, on September 9, the long-awaited reveal finally followed.
Will you take a shot at one of Microsoft’s new consoles? If you’re still unsure about the purchase, you can find out here everything about performance, games, and the controller of the Xbox Series X.
