When did the Xbox Series X and Series S launch worldwide?

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launched worldwide on November 10, 2020. Microsoft released the two consoles together as its fourth-generation Xbox hardware family.

The Series X was the more powerful model and included an Ultra HD Blu-ray drive, while the Series S was a smaller, digital-only console. Both systems used custom AMD processors and supported features such as fast loading through solid-state storage.

The launch occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, when demand for new gaming hardware was exceptionally high and retail supply was limited. The date is sometimes confused with the PlayStation 5’s staggered November 2020 launch dates, which varied by region.