What are the ports on the Xbox Series X?
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What are the ports on the Xbox Series X?
Official Xbox Series X ports
Microsoft recently detailed theXbox Series Xretail version in full, giving us a look at the full list of ports we can expect when the console launches later in 2020.
What, no SPDIF?
Owing to a previous leak, we saw some ports on the prototype units of theXbox Series X. That leak included SPDIF optical for some higher-end audio devices, like the Astro A50 headset.Astro has statedthat its headsets are planned to work on the Xbox Series X, but hasn’t yet describedhowthey will work. Either Microsoft is planning some sort of HDMI adapter that will offer a SPDIF port as an optional extra, or Astro and others will have to move to a USB-interface for their devices instead.
If you can’t wait for the Xbox Series X, there are a lot of options for picking up an Xbox One console today, and every game and accessory you pick up should carry forward to the next-gen console too.
Spread the cost
Xbox All Access gives you everything you need to get started with gaming for a monthly price, starting at $20 per month. There’s also an option to upgrade to the Xbox Series X straight away at launch, as part of your payment plan.
The cheapest Xbox around right now
Secure your Xbox One S All-Digital Edition; Microsoft’s new and ambitious disc-less console. It’s the cheapest Xbox One ever made, bundled with a trio of downloadable games.
Thousands of games without breaking the bank
The Xbox One S might not be powerful enough for gaming on your 4K TV, but it sports thousands of games and 4K media for an affordable price.
For those who want the best-looking games
The Xbox One X is significantly more potent than any other console out there, providing the best-looking games built for your 4K TV.
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