Microsoft Unveils New Xbox Series X and S Variants: All-Digital Edition, 1TB Xbox Series S, and Galaxy Black Special Edition

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A new version of the Xbox Series S is available with 1TB of storage for $349.99.
Microsoft recently announced new variations of its Xbox Series X and S consoles during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024.
Microsoft revealed a special edition Xbox Series X in 'galaxy black' with 2TB of storage and a disc drive, priced at $599.99, which will only be available in limited quantities.
Microsoft's Xbox Series X sales have been lagging behind competitors Sony and Nintendo.
The All-Digital Edition of the Xbox Series X comes with 1TB of storage and no disc drive, priced at $449.99.
Microsoft Unveils New Xbox Series X and S Variants: All-Digital Edition, 1TB Xbox Series S, and Galaxy Black Special Edition

Microsoft recently announced new variations of its Xbox Series X and S consoles during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024. The tech giant unveiled an all-digital version of the Xbox Series X, called the All-Digital Edition, which comes with 1TB of storage and no disc drive, priced at $449.99. Additionally, a new version of the Xbox Series S is available with 1TB of storage for $349.99.

Furthermore, Microsoft revealed a special edition Xbox Series X in 'galaxy black' with 2TB of storage and a disc drive, priced at $599.99. This edition will only be available in limited quantities.

These new console options join the current lineup and offer more design, storage, and price options to fit various needs.

Microsoft's Xbox Series X sales have been lagging behind competitors Sony and Nintendo. As of now, estimates suggest that Microsoft has sold between 28 and 29 million Xbox Series consoles compared to Sony's PlayStation 5 selling around 58 million units. To stay competitive, Microsoft is preparing to launch more powerful console variants and expand its presence on other platforms.

Sony is planning to release a more powerful PlayStation 5 Pro variant and has announced plans to publish games on PC and release a game for the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo, meanwhile, has sold over 140 million Switch consoles and continues to outsell Xbox. The company also recently announced a sequel console that will be capable of handling current-gen games with fewer cutbacks.

Microsoft's Xbox refresh may not have lived up to some expectations based on leaked documents from May 2022, which proposed more ambitious plans for the mid-cycle refresh. The documents suggested Microsoft was planning a $500 2TB all-digital Xbox Series X redesign called Brooklin and two versions of an Xbox Series S refresh, Ellewood, priced at $300 and $450.

Despite the competition, Microsoft remains committed to its community of gaming and providing diverse experiences crafted by game creators.


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  • Are there any potential issues with the new console's storage capacity without a disc drive?

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Microsoft’s Xbox refresh can't compete with its leaked roadmap

Engadget Aaron Souppouris Monday, 10 June 2024 16:29
  • Unique Points
    • In Summer Game Fest 2024, Microsoft revealed three new Xbox models: a 1TB all-digital Series X console priced at $450, a 2TB special edition Series X with a disc drive priced at $600, and a 1TB all-digital Series S console priced at $350.
    • In leaked documents from May 2022, Microsoft had proposed a more ambitious lineup: a $500 2TB all-digital Xbox Series X redesign called Brooklin, and two versions of an Xbox Series S refresh, Ellewood, priced at $300 and $450.
    • Microsoft’s console sales have been lagging behind competitors Sony and Nintendo. As of today, estimates put total Xbox Series consoles sold between 28 and 29 million, while Sony’s PlayStation 5 has sold around 58 million units.
    • Sony is preparing to launch a more powerful PlayStation 5 Pro variant, and has announced plans to publish games on PC and release a game for Nintendo Switch.
    • Nintendo has sold over 140 million Switch consoles and continues to outsell Xbox. The company has also announced a sequel console that will be capable of handling current-gen games with fewer cutbacks.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains selective reporting as the author only mentions the leaked roadmap and how Microsoft's actual refresh does not meet the expectations set in the leaked document. The author also uses emotional manipulation by implying disappointment and underperformance of Microsoft's Xbox refresh compared to what was proposed in the leaked document.
    • Microsoft's game studios have a lot going for them, but with all of their titles coming to PC (and several to PlayStation and Switch) great games might not turn into great console sales.
    • The former would pare down the new controller’s features and cloud connections, but would supposedly include a new industrial design.
    • We already figured that the Series S wouldn’t be refreshed, given Microsoft has been selling a $350 1TB version since last fall. But Microsoft’s vision for the Series X was unclear, and what we ended up with was a pretty weird pair of configurations: a 1TB all-digital Series X console priced at $450 and a 2TB special edition with a disc drive, priced at $600.
    • The tough thing for team Xbox is Sony and Nintendo are broadly walking their own road and doing pretty well at it. Sony has sold 58 million PlayStation 5s and is preparing to launch a pro variant that will be significantly more powerful than the Xbox Series X. It’s also opening up to publishing on PC and just announced a game that’s coming to Nintendo Switch.
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  • Bias (90%)
    The author expresses disappointment and compares the announced Xbox refresh to leaked plans from May 2022. This demonstrates a bias towards the leaked plans and a negative view of the actual refresh.
    • But Microsoft was in the unenviable position of competing with not only Sony and Nintendo, but also itself, in the form of those leaked plans.
      • Microsoft ended the last console generation with around 58 million Xbox One consoles sold, which was a marked decline from the 85-plus million Xbox 360s it moved.
        • One thing it does have is game developers making games. Outside of the underwhelming new console SKUs, Microsoft’s big Summer Game Fest was a reminder of just how much of the industry it now owns, and how many games it currently has in development.
          • The $450 console is almost a price increase, given Microsoft and third-party retailers regularly sell the original 1TB Series X for that price.
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          99%

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          That Sweet 2TB Galaxy Black Xbox Series X Will Be Mine, Cosmically

          Forbes Magazine Mitch Wallace Sunday, 09 June 2024 00:00
          • Unique Points
            • Microsoft revealed new Xbox console variants during its 2024 not-E3 event
            • Three new consoles were announced: a Robot White Xbox Series S with 1TB storage, a digital Robot White Xbox Series X with 1TB storage, and a Galaxy Black Special Edition Xbox Series X with 2TB storage and disc drive
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            None Found At Time Of Publication
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            None Found At Time Of Publication

          95%

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          Xbox Series X All-Digital Edition Officially Announced - Xbox Games Showcase 2024

          IGN (Imagine Games Network) Sunday, 09 June 2024 18:22
          • Unique Points
            • An all-digital version of the Xbox Series X, called the All-Digital Edition, has been revealed with 1TB of storage and no disc drive, priced at $449.99
            • A new version of the Xbox Series S with 1TB of storage is available for $349.99
          • Accuracy
            • Xbox has announced new hardware upgrades for both the Xbox Series X and S
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          100%

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          Microsoft announces a discless Xbox Series X console in white

          The Verge Tom Warren Sunday, 09 June 2024 18:19
          • Unique Points
            • Microsoft is releasing a white version of the Xbox Series X without a disc drive, priced at $449.99.
            • Xbox president Sarah Bond announced the new white Xbox Series X during the Xbox Games Showcase.
            • The existence of a white Xbox Series X confirms the cancellation or delay of the refreshed version codenamed Brooklin, which was supposed to ship in November 2021 for $499.
            • Phil Spencer addressed leaks about the refreshed Xbox Series X design in September 2021, hinting that plans may have changed for Xbox hardware.
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          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
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            None Found At Time Of Publication

          100%

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          More Choices Than Ever Before with Three New Xbox Series X|S Consoles Coming Holiday 2024

          Xbox Wireless Controller Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Mike Nelson, Sunday, 09 June 2024 18:20
          • Unique Points
            • Three new Xbox Series X|S consoles are coming holiday 2024: Xbox Series S - 1TB in Robot White, Xbox Series X - 1TB Digital Edition in Robot White, and Xbox Series X - 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition.
            • Xbox Series S (1TB) features a sleek design with a larger storage capacity compared to its Carbon Black version.
            • Xbox Series S (1TB) is available for $349.99/€349.99 ERP.
            • Xbox Series X Digital Edition (1TB) offers the same speed and performance as Xbox Series X but is all-digital and costs $449.99/€449. nine ERP.
            • Xbox Series X Digital Edition (1TB) will be available in select markets.
            • Xbox Series X Special Edition (2TB) delivers the same speed, performance, and features as Xbox Series X but with twice the storage and a unique design inspired by constellations.
            • Xbox Series X Special Edition (2TB) costs $599.99/€649. nine ERP.
            • Players can pre-order the new consoles in the coming months for market availability and regional pricing information.
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