On what date did Xbox Series X and Series S launch worldwide?

Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launched worldwide on November 10, 2020.

Microsoft released the two consoles simultaneously as different levels of the same generation. Xbox Series X was the high-performance model with a disc drive and a larger storage target, while Xbox Series S was a smaller, digital-only console designed for a lower price.

Both systems used custom AMD processing hardware and supported features such as fast loading through solid-state storage, Quick Resume, and backward compatibility with many earlier Xbox games. Their shared launch date made the Series X|S generation distinct from Microsoft’s previous staggered console strategies.

The launch took place during the global COVID-19 pandemic, when hardware supply chains and retail operations were under unusual pressure. Microsoft also promoted Xbox Game Pass as a major part of the new generation. The consoles were followed by continued software support across Xbox One, PC, and cloud gaming.