Microsoft's second next-gen console, Xbox Series S, runs games at 1440p, up to 120 frames per second, and will support ray tracing. Here's all you need to know.

Microsoft  has confirmed via its official Xbox Twitter account that a discless, tiny Xbox called the Series S will be released alongside its forthcoming Xbox Series X. The Series S was initially leaked late Monday, first by Brad Sams on Twitter, and also by Walking Cat. The Xbox account tweeted an image of the same small design dominated by a large, round vent grill, and said that the estimated retail price at launch for the new version of the console will be $299.

What is Xbox Series S?

Microsoft plans to release two game consoles this fall, and one of them is the Xbox Series S. Previously known under the codename Lockheart, the Xbox Series S console is expected to launch alongside the forthcoming Xbox Series X later this year. The Xbox Series S will be significantly less powerful than the flagship Series X, but still offer advanced features like ray tracing and a 512 GB solid-state drive (SSD). The Series S is a true next-generation game console, like the Series X.

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