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Learn through Problem Solving and the first 200 people can save 20% off today on Brilliant at brilliant.org GET MERCH: lttstore.com SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com LTX EXPO: ltxexpo.com Timestamps 0:00 All natural tech news 0:11 Xbox Series S, Series X pricing 1:46 Android 11 rolls out 2:38 Apple being petty 3:26 Brilliant 4:08 QUICK BITS 4:13 WD is dumb 4:46 Cheap Surface Laptop 5:14 4K Switch rumors 5:42 PUBG Mobile back in India 6:08 Razer gum NEWS SOURCES WE STAN A NEW KING + QUEEN Series S leaks windowscentral.com Was going to be next week twitter.com linustechtips.com youtu.be news.xbox.com twitter.com cdn.vox-cdn.com EA Play added to Xbox Game Pass polygon.com Xbox All Access xbox.com Might even save money arstechnica.com SSD expansion for $220? twitter.com MORE ANDROIDS AMONG US Android 11 rolls out engadget.com OnePlus, Xiaomi, Realme, Oppo get betas xda-developers.com youtube.com AR statue theverge.com TALK ABOUT BITTER FRUIT Apple removing “Sign-in with Apple” from Epic Games accounts twitter.com After suing for damages eurogamer.net Apple says Epic’s actions are “theft, period.” arstechnica.com QUICK BITS DRIVING TOO FAST WD is up to some shenanigans again mislabelling 7200RPM drives as 5400 linustechtips.com arstechnica.com reddit.com CAN ALWAYS DOWNLOAD MORE RAM Microsoft developing a $500 mid-range Surface Laptop… with 4GB of RAM linustechtips.com windowscentral.com I CAN SEE MARIO’S PORES More 4K Switch leads – devs asked to get ready linustechtips.com kitguru.net OK WAIT WAIT WAIT-WAI- PUBG might stay in India sans Tencent scmp.com THE POWER OF RAZER AND GUM ON MY SIDE Razer gum, dude techspot.com --------------------------------------------------- AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- ►Affiliates, Sponsors & Referrals: lmg.gg ►Private Internet Access VPN: lmg.gg ►MK Keyboards: lmg.gg ►Nerd or Die Stream Overlays: lmg.gg ►NEEDforSEAT Gaming Chairs: lmg.gg ►Displate Metal Prints: lmg.gg ►Epic Games Store (LINUSMEDIAGROUP): lmg.gg ►Amazon Prime: lmg.gg ►Audible Free Trial: lmg.gg ►Our Gear on Amazon: geni.us FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @TechLinkedYT Facebook: @TechLinked FOLLOW OUR OTHER CHANNELS --------------------------------------------------- Linus Tech Tips: lmg.gg Techquickie: lmg.gg ShortCircuit: lmg.gg LMG Clips: lmg.gg Channel Super Fun: lmg.gg Carpool Critics: lmg.gg
The video kicks off with a breakdown of the newly announced Xbox Series S and Series X, highlighting the key price points and launch details. It explains that the Series S will be priced at 299 and the Series X at 499, with both consoles launching on November 10 and preorders starting September 22. The discussion emphasizes the tradeoffs of the lower cost option, including the lack of a disc drive and weaker specs, while also noting the surprising potential value through bundled services like Xbox Game Pass, EA Play, and Xbox All Access. The hosts walk through how the Series S aims to deliver 1440p gaming at 120 FPS despite its smaller footprint, and they discuss how the price could incentivize an upgrade path for gamers. They also mention a 1 TB SSD expansion priced at 220 as a potential drawback and then pivot to other tech news segments, including Android 11 rollout, Epic Games vs Apple developments, and a quick product tease from Brilliant. The segment transitions flow from Xbox pricing into broader tech news, with light banter and humor that keeps the pace engaging while summarizing the practical implications for consumers considering a next-gen upgrade.
Topics · technology · gaming · consumer_electronics · industry_news
Questions answered
- What is the official price of the Xbox Series S and Series X, and when are preorder dates and launch dates?
- The Xbox Series S is priced at $299 and the Series X at $499. Preorders begin on September 22, and both consoles launch on November 10.
- What value propositions are highlighted for buyers considering Xbox Game Pass and EA Play?
- EA Play is included in Xbox Game Pass at no extra cost, and Xbox All Access offers a financing option that may be cheaper than buying hardware and games separately, potentially saving money over time.