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⬡ Complete Xbox Series Buying Guide

Find the Right Xbox Series Console for You

We compare every Xbox Series console side-by-side, explain the storage options, and round up the best controllers — all with links to current Amazon UK prices.

Xbox Series X, S & Digital Edition

Three consoles, three very different price points. Here's what you need to know at a glance.

★ Best Value

Xbox Series S

Digital-only, compact design — great for 1080p gaming

  • Resolution1440p / 120fps
  • Storage512GB SSD
  • Disc DriveNo
  • GPU Teraflops4 TFLOPS
  • Ray TracingYes
~£249 on Amazon
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New 2024

Xbox Series S 1TB

Same Series S internals — but with double the storage

  • Resolution1440p / 120fps
  • Storage1TB SSD
  • Disc DriveNo
  • GPU Teraflops4 TFLOPS
  • ColourCarbon Black
~£299 on Amazon
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Running Out of Space? Upgrade It

The Series S ships with just 512GB. Even the Series X fills up fast. Here's how to expand your storage properly.

Official

Seagate Storage Expansion Card

Plug-in cards that match the console's internal SSD speed exactly

  • CompatibilitySeries X & S
  • InterfaceProprietary slot
  • SpeedFull NVMe speed
  • Sizes512GB / 1TB / 2TB
From ~£79
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Budget

External USB SSD

Play Xbox One / backwards compat games direct from USB — no speed loss for older titles

  • CompatibilitySeries X, S & One
  • InterfaceUSB 3.0/3.1
  • SpeedFine for Xbox One titles
  • Sizes500GB – 4TB
From ~£35
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Controllers, Headsets & More

From budget spares to the Xbox Elite Series 2, find the right controller for your playstyle.

Premium

Xbox Elite Controller Series 2

Adjustable tension thumbsticks, wrap-around rubberised grip, 40-hour battery

  • Thumbstick tensionAdjustable
  • Paddles4 included
  • Battery life~40 hours
  • Charging dockIncluded
Best Value

Xbox Wireless Controller

The standard Xbox pad — works on console, PC and mobile via Bluetooth

  • ConnectivityWireless + USB-C
  • Share buttonYes
  • Haptic triggersYes
  • ColoursMany options
~£49–£59
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Essential

Xbox Play & Charge Kit

Rechargeable battery for your standard controller — no more AA batteries

  • Battery life~30 hours
  • Charge viaUSB-C
  • Play while chargingYes
  • CompatibilityAll Series pads
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