This transfer by Microsoft all however confirms that the corporate shall be launching a companion, lower-priced, lower-performing console alongside the Xbox Series X. Microsoft is aware of that launching probably the most highly effective console additionally means (almost definitely) launching the costliest one, and the corporate is aware of they have to cater to extra budget-conscious customers as effectively. Check after the break for the whole Microsoft assertion.
At Xbox, we’re making huge investments to forge the way forward for gaming—a future that places the participant on the middle of the Xbox expertise. We proceed to construct nice video games for Xbox One. We proceed to construct out Game Pass, now with greater than 10 million members throughout Xbox console and PC. We’re previewing Project xCloud in 15 nations so avid gamers can play video games with their buddies on any machine. And we’re working laborious on the next-generation of console gaming with Xbox Series X—the quickest, strongest console we have ever constructed which incorporates backward compatibility with hundreds of Xbox video games and all Xbox One equipment. As we ramp into the longer term with Xbox Series X, we’re taking the pure step of stopping manufacturing on Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition. Xbox One S will proceed to be manufactured and offered globally. Gamers can verify with their native retailers for extra particulars on Xbox One {hardware} availability.