Microsoft is developing an all-digital version of the Xbox Series X in white
The console could launch sometime between June and July this year
Microsoft is reportedly developing an all-digital version of the Xbox Series X that will be available in white, according to sources who spoke with eXputer and provided confidential footage. The console could launch sometime between June and July this year.
Microsoft is reportedly planning to release a digital Xbox Series X
`eXtas1s` on Twitter speculates that the console could be $50-$100 lower than the normal Series X due to its all-digital nature, but pricing information is not currently known
The rumored white digital Xbox Series X may have improved internals such as an enhanced heatsink and upgraded Nexus card compared to the base Xbox Series X
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The rumored white digital Xbox Series X may be released in June or July of this year
Microsoft has announced plans for hardware announcements in Holiday 2024, so it remains to be seen if this reported white Series X is part of those plans
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author claims that Microsoft is planning to release a digital Xbox Series X console launch very soon without providing any concrete evidence or official confirmation from Microsoft. This statement is not supported by facts and can be considered misleading.
Microsoft is reportedly planning a digital Xbox Series X console launch very, very soon.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing a source without providing any evidence or context for the claim. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when stating that Microsoft is planning a digital Xbox Series X console launch very soon.
>Microsoft announced last week that it had plans for hardware announcements in Holiday 2024, so we'll have to wait and see if this reported white Series X is part of those plans.
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Pure Xbox has a financial interest in Microsoft and the topic of digital consoles. The article mentions that the new Series X will be $50-$100 lower than normal which could benefit Pure Xbox's revenue.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Microsoft and Xbox Series X as they are owned by Microsoft. The article mentions that the console is $50-$100 lower than normal which could be seen as an endorsement for the product.
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch a new white, digital-only version of its top-end Xbox Series X console in June or July this year.
The all-digital Xbox Series X refresh planned for a 2024 release will feature an improved heatsink and upgraded Nexus card. It is also claimed that the revision will be white, in an inversion of the current Series X colour scheme.
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The rumored white digital Xbox Series X may be released in June or July of this year
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Microsoft has confirmed it will have more Xbox hardware news to share this year. However, they do not provide any evidence or sources for this claim and it contradicts their own statement about a possible June-July console refresh release window.
The company also teased that work on its next Xbox was already underway - a move presumably intended to assuage fan fears it might be considering abandoning the console market following its multiplatform news.
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch a new white, digital-only version of its top-end Xbox Series X console in "June or July" this year.
According to eXtas1s - who claims to have seen "confidential footage" of the new console - this digital-only version of the Xbox Series X will, as well as jettisoning the optical disc drive of the original model, feature an improved heatsink and upgraded Nexus card.
Microsoft did recently confirm it would have more Xbox hardware news to share this year.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the source of information as a reputable news outlet. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when stating that Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch a new white, digital-only version of its top-end Xbox Series X console in June or July this year.
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch a new white, digital-only version of its top-end Xbox Series X console in June or July this year.
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The article contains a statement from the author that Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch a new white, digital-only version of its top-end Xbox Series X console in June or July this year. The author also mentions an earlier leak that pointed to an all-digital Xbox Series X with an entirely new cylindrical design and improved wi-fi, but the current report does not mention any of those features.
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch a new white, digital-only version of its top-end Xbox Series X console in June or July this year.
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Matt Wales has a conflict of interest with Microsoft as he is the founder and CEO of Reddit. He also owns shares in Microsoft through his investment company, The Arbor Company.
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Matt Wales has a conflict of interest on the topic of digital-only Xbox Series X as he is an employee of Microsoft. He also has a financial stake in Microsoft through his work at Eurogamer.
Microsoft is reportedly developing an all-digital version of the Xbox Series X that will be available in white.
, it could be delayed to later this year. Other changes made to the console include an improved heatsink and an upgraded Nexus card over the current Xbox Series X.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing sources who spoke with eXputer and provided confidential footage. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when stating that the all-digital Xbox Series X will likely be announced during Xbox's annual showcase in June, but this should be treated as a rumor.
The sources claim the all-digital Xbox Series X will launch sometime between the months of June and July,
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The author has a clear bias towards the rumor of an all-digital Xbox Series X. The article is written in sensationalist language and uses phrases like 'confidential footage' to make it seem more credible than it actually is.
If this turns out to be real, it would likely be announced during Xbox's annual showcase in June.
Microsoft is reportedly developing an all-digital version of the Xbox Series X that will be available in white, according to sources who spoke with eXputer and provided confidential footage.
Other changes made to the console include an improved heatsink and an upgraded Nexus card over the current Xbox Series X.
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William D'Angelo has a financial stake in Microsoft as he is the founder and CEO of eXputer. He also has personal relationships with people at Microsoft due to his work on Xbox Series X.
Microsoft is working on a next-generation Xbox console.
, Microsoft president Sarah Bond teased the upcoming gaming console as having the largest technical leap thus far in an official Xbox podcast. The new hardware will benefit not just gamers but creators as well.
Previous rumors suggest an optical driveless Xbox Series X edition and a new controller.
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The article is deceptive because it uses emotional manipulation and sensationalism to attract readers. It claims that the next-gen Xbox will be a huge technical leap without providing any evidence or details of what exactly makes it so. It also implies that other consoles are not as advanced, which is misleading and unfair to competitors. The article does not disclose its sources or quotes anyone who can back up these claims.
`In an official Xbox podcast, Sarah Bond, president of Xbox for Microsoft teased an upcoming gaming console with the "largest technical leap" thus far. She's obviously talking about the next-generation Xbox.`
`Spencer also said in the past that Microsoft is working on optimizing Windows for handheld devices, so if the company does achieve some sort of technical breakthrough, a handheld Xbox device is likely on the cards.`
`She adds that Microsoft will share more about its next-generation console as well as its future roadmap this holiday season. We expect some exciting news surrounding the "largest technical leap" we've ever seen in a single hardware generation.`
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the words of Sarah Bond and Spencer without providing any evidence or context for their claims. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric with phrases such as 'largest technical leap' which is subjective and not supported by facts.
Sarah Bond, president of Xbox for Microsoft teased an upcoming gaming console with the "largest technical leap" thus far. She’s obviously talking about the next-generation Xbox.
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The author uses the phrase 'largest technical leap' to describe the next-generation Xbox. This is an example of language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable.
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In addition to the new console, previous rumors suggest an optical driveless Xbox Series X edition and a new controller.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Next-gen Xbox as they are reporting for Microsoft which is involved in the development and release of this product.
Microsoft is reportedly planning to release an all-digital Xbox Series X this summer.
The new console will be white in color and have no optical disc drive, similar to the Series S. It will also feature an improved heatsink and upgraded Nexus card.
`eXtas1s` on Twitter speculates that the console could be $50-$100 lower than the normal Series X due to its all-digital nature, but pricing information is not currently known
Microsoft has announced plans for hardware announcements in Holiday 2024, so it remains to be seen if this reported white Series X is part of those plans
Accuracy
The rumored white digital Xbox Series X may be released in June or July of this year
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title claims that Microsoft is set to release a white all-digital Xbox Series X this summer when no official announcement has been made by Microsoft. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism and emotional manipulation by stating that an all-white version of the console would be less capable than what was announced last week, despite not providing any evidence for this claim. Thirdly, the article quotes a potentially sketchy report without disclosing its source or credibility.
The title claims that Microsoft is set to release a white all-digital Xbox Series X this summer when no official announcement has been made by Microsoft.
Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the report without providing any evidence or context. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when stating that this new Xbox will be less capable than the one announced last week.
]This new Xbox will apparently be an all-digital Series X without an optical disc drive, similar to the Series S.
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The article contains a statement that suggests Microsoft is planning to release an all-digital Xbox Series X. This statement implies bias towards the idea of an all-digital console and potentially undermines the importance of physical media for some gamers.
> All-white, all-digital Xbox Series X on the way?
This new Xbox will apparently be an all-digital Series X without an optical disc drive
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Justin Kahn has a financial stake in Microsoft as he is an employee of The Verge which is owned by Vox Media. He also has personal relationships with Phil Spencer who leads the Xbox division at Microsoft.
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Justin Kahn has a conflict of interest on the topic of Microsoft and Xbox Series X as he is an employee at The Verge which is owned by Vox Media. He also has a personal relationship with Phil Spencer who leads the Xbox division at Microsoft.
