The Xbox Series S was announced this week, but the console was featured in Microsoft’s videos months ago. And no one saw it!
Before the cheaper Xbox Series S was officially announced, leaked a variety of sources all about the console. But what if we say that Microsoft self all their upcoming console leaked. And months ago during an interview with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer. Talk about ‘hiding in plain sight’.
Oh, and check everything here about the Xbox Series S and its differences from the X!
Microsoft hides Xbox Series S in video
During an interview with Spencer, the Xbox Series S that was not announced at that time can be seen in the background. Just in plain sight. The craziest thing about the whole story is that no one has seen it! So let Microsoft know for yourself via the tweet below.
In fact, Spencer himself reveals that the console was visible in the background in two more interviews. He tags two more journalists who could have seen it, not to mention the millions of viewers.
It is of course a great joke from Microsoft to reveal something so ‘secret’ in plain sight. The first interview took place on July 1; several months before the existence of the Series X was confirmed at all.
Is it a book?
But in all fairness, it was impossible for even the most dedicated viewers to spot the console. After all, we did not yet know what the thing would look like. In fact, we didn’t know it existed. The Xbox Series X is black and blocky, so no one had a reason to look for a white console.
The Easter egg is cleverly hidden in the bookcase. It looks a bit like a book or a box. With a little imagination you could even see a current Xbox One in it.
Either way, a bold move from Microsoft. As a cynic you might think that Microsoft itself wanted the console to be spotted to create some hype. If that didn’t happen, they might have leaked the insider info themselves. After all, the official prices, data and press photos were on the street. And it doesn’t give you as much extra publicity as a little leaked warm up before the actual reveal.
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