What is the best way to refer to Microsoft's next generation console(s)? I have seen so many wild variations already. Of course we can use the proper names Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X when referring to the individual consoles and their unique specifications. But what if I want to refer to them collectively as Microsoft's 4th generation of console, especially in relation to the PlayStation 5? We need a shorthand version, something intuitive and catchy for when we are posting on the forums.

Here are some options:

Xbox Series S | X

Xbox Series

Xbox SSX

Xbox SEX

Xbox SAX (Series S AND X)

Xbox XS

Xbox SX

Xbox 4

X 📦 S X

S&X

It would be referenced by Microsoft as Xbox Series X|S (at least according to peripheral packaging). So maybe that's the better option.

I think this is best. Nice and clean. As simple as they could make it I guess.

So you are willing to type out Xbox Series X|S every time you want to talk about the console? It's a mouthful so to speak. I didn't even type it out for this message but copy and pasted it from the post above.

It's only a couple extra keystrokes from Xbox Series X, which I never had much problems typing. Once you actually remember where the '|' key is, it's not too big a hassle. But it can obviously be shortened to XSX|S, or Xbox Series. People should recognise either.

What about for software tracking? The site uses the (XOne) abbreviation for Xbox One software.

Xbox Series X|S and the abbreviation XSX|S or XSXS because special characters are frowned upon for abbreviations.  

I reckon you could even get away with X|S.