The Xbox Series S launched in the United States at $299.99.
Microsoft announced the price for its compact, digital-only next-generation console alongside the Xbox Series X. Both consoles launched on November 10, 2020, but the Series S cost $200 less than the Series X, which launched at $499.99 in the United States.
The lower price reflected the Series S’s different hardware target. It had less memory, a smaller graphics processor, and a lower-resolution performance target than the Series X. It also omitted an optical disc drive, so games were obtained digitally or through Xbox Game Pass.
Prices can vary by country, retailer, taxes, and later revisions. The figure in this question is the official United States launch price, not a current sale price or subscription payment.