Are the Xbox Series X and Series S names confusing? (poll)
The Xbox Series S is the talk of the town, but is its name confusing?
Microsoft recently announced the Xbox Series S, its second console of the upcoming generation. The Xbox Series S comes in at $300 and allows people to enter the next generation of gaming for a lower cost than the Xbox Series X. The Xbox Series X is more powerful, but that added power comes with a higher price tag. A question that's now bouncing around the web is if the names of the two consoles are confusing.
Kotaku posted an article this morning stating that the naming convention of the new Xbox lineup is confusing for the casual consumer as well as professionals in the industry. That piece has gained some traction, with people weighing in on if Microsoft's console naming scheme is confusing.
Are the Xbox Series X and Series S names confusing?Are the Xbox Series X and Series S names confusing?— Sean Endicott (@Sean_Michael_UK) September 9, 2020September 9, 2020
We want to know what you think. Do you think the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S names are confusing? What impact do you think the names will have on people trying to purchase the next generation of Microsoft consoles? Let us know in the comments below and in the poll above. Make sure to share this as well, so we can get a wide range of perspectives.
Whether you find the names confusing or not, you can read through our complete breakdown comparing the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S to determine which console is right for you.
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Sean Endicott is a News Writer at Windows Central, where he covers Windows 11, Surface hardware, Microsoft 365, AI, apps, and the broader PC ecosystem. Since joining the site in 2017, he has written well over a thousand articles across the Microsoft landscape, covering breaking news, analysis, and feature reporting.
He writes Windows Wrap, a weekly column covering the biggest stories in Windows and the PC industry, and what they mean for the platform going forward.
Before joining Windows Central full-time, Sean worked in journalism and media production after earning a First Class degree in Broadcast Journalism from Nottingham Trent University. Outside of tech, he is an award-winning American football coach based in Nottingham, England, and was named BAFCA Youth Coach of the Year in 2024.
