Huge leak reveals Microsoft will launch an all-digital Xbox Series X and new gyro controller

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Microsoft is planning a mid-generation refresh of the Xbox Series X, according to a document accidentally revealed from the FTC v. Microsoft court battle.

court battle. It also leaked the existence of a new controller with a gyro , a refreshed Xbox Series S, key specs for the new devices and a timeline. It's not clear how the documents came into public view, but they could be damaging for Xbox's gaming business, as it shows the company's strategy well over a year in advance., but that doesn't appear to be true according to the document. In fact, the company plans no less than three new consoles.

The star of this leak is the new updated Xbox Series X console, though. While Microsoft touts it as "adorable" , many gamers may not find the lack of a disc cute at all. Along with the new design, the Series X will come with Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C front port, an all-new southbridge "to modernize IO and sustainability efforts" and a 6-nanometer die shrink. That will result in a reduced power draw with a new low-power standby mode that's up to 80 percent less than current standby, along with increased use of recycled plastic and 100 percent recycled packaging.

The Xbox Series S will have similar improvements inside, along with double the storage , though the design appears relatively unchanged. It's also set to carry the same current $299 price, with availability tentatively set for September 2024. A lot more information is laid out, including things that Microsoft would no doubt want private, like projected sales volumes, margins, funding and more. For instance, Microsoft notes that "Sebile full product vision not currently approved due to GM % , and appears to place that ball in the "Finance" court. It also outlines a "path to leadership in gaming" with a vision of cloud-first, PC-first and console-first Xbox Game Pass subscription numbers.

 

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