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Monday, June 12, 2023 07:00 PM
Microsoft has officially announced a new black version of the Xbox Series S with a storage capacity of 1 terabyte, as part of the Xbox Games Showcase conference, according to aitnews.
Microsoft did not change the design of the device or its internal specifications compared to the device Xbox Series S The original, other than black and increased storage capacity.
Microsoft will provide the device for initial reservation starting today at a price of $ 350, but it will not be available to the public until the beginning of next September.
This was announced by the head of the Xbox sector in MicrosoftPhil Spencer, about the new Xbox Series S, dubbed Carbon Black, during the conference, where he also referred to the company’s increased sales of the more expensive Xbox Series X.
Microsoft had previously launched the original version of the Xbox Series S at a price of $ 300, but with an internal storage capacity of only 512 GB, which was not enough for many players.
It is noteworthy that Western Digital had announced a few days ago additional memory cards for the Xbox with a capacity of 512 GB and terabytes, at a starting price of $ 80.
It is clear from the new price that the Xbox Series S will be a special deal for gamers eager to buy, as they will be able to download more games on the device while maintaining better performance and less loading time for games.
Microsoft will start providing the new device on the first of next September, coinciding with the launch of the fall versions of games such as Starfield and Forza Motorsport.
Microsoft is trying to provide a cheaper version of its Xbox gaming console. Because it believes that the $500 price tag — the starting price of the Xbox Series X — may not be suitable for many gamers around the world, according to previous statements by Xbox head Phil Spencer.
